A different interactive exhibition where children learn stories from older children
In the framework of the Festival of Traditional Culture "Voices and Memories"
A different interactive event within the framework of the Festival of Traditional Culture "Voices and Memories" that started on April 9 and ends on April 30 is organized by the Municipality of Paralimnii - Derynia in collaboration with the ensembles of the Metropolitan Church of St. George of Paralimnii.
The event is organized on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm at Mitropoleos Square in Paralimni (Three Churches Square) and includes a festival of love and giving, an interactive experience where the elders tell children stories of Easter customs in Paralimni, the Experiential Sensory Workshop for the whole family "Flour and Dough, Memories and Tradition", as well as a special free tour for children and families of the exhibition "Voices and Memories. St. George and Lambris" at the museum of the Church of St. Anne. All activities are completely free of charge.
"Living Voices and Memories"
Old people remember and young people learn in an interactive experience that connects the past with the present. Residents of Paralimni, bearers of local tradition, tell stories and turn them into a valuable part of the collective memory. Interactive artistic activities and a special guided tour for children and families at the exhibition "Voices and Memories. St. George's and Lambris' by curator Dr. Christina Kakkoura.
"Flour and Dough: Memories and Tradition"
Experiential Sensory Workshop for the whole family by the Center for Arts and Visual Therapy "Nefeles" in collaboration with the Hatzigiorkis Mills Museum from 11 am to 12 noon.
Aimed at children aged 5 years and over. Limited number of places. Application required at: https://forms.gle/WUFqHDb1vdRvnBSu7 First come, first served.
Feast of Love and Offer
Feast of Love and Giving by the Metropolitan Church of St. George with games and activities for children and the purchase of food. The Fair is organized by the Sunday Schools, the Christian Women's Association and the "Anemoessa" Choir of St. George's Metropolitan Church.
Participation in all actions is completely free of charge
The events take place in the framework of the Festival of Traditional Culture "Voices and Memories" organized by the Municipality of Paralimnios - Derynia in cooperation with the Cultural Academy of Agios Epiphanios from 9 to 30 April 2025. Entrance to all events of the Festival is free of charge.
In the framework of the Festival, there is an exhibition curated by the Cultural Academy "Agios Epiphanios" with the memories of the Easter customs in Paralimni and the connection with St. George at the Museum of the Holy Church of St. Anna. Entrance to the exhibition is free of charge (Monday - Saturday 09:00-13:00) and will remain open until 30 November 2025.
The Festival is under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and is supported by the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Art (CIOFF).
To see the full programme of the Festival: https://tinyurl.com/bdfac4nf
