The "Avkoritissa Foni" Folklore Group is organizing on Easter Monday, April 13, in the central square of Avgorou the special music and dance event entitled "Avkoritiska Encounter".
This is a celebration dedicated to tradition, music and dance, aiming to highlight the customs and traditions of the place and bring people of all ages together in an authentic Easter celebration.
The program will begin at 15:30 with a musical procession and a footpath from the Folklore Museum to the central square, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. Afterwards, there will be a revival of traditional Easter games, offering the public the opportunity to learn about and participate in customs that have been kept alive through time.
The event will continue with a presentation of traditional dances of Cyprus and Greece - by the group's dance departments, with influences and participation from Cyprus and Greece, while the tsiattisma competition will also be present, adding a special and authentic character to the program.
The "Avkoritekon Andamoma" will culminate with an open traditional feast, in which the audience will have the opportunity to actively participate, dancing and having fun in a genuine festive environment. Participating musicians and performers are Angeliki Hatzivassiliou, Elena Papageorgiou, Antonis Kouris (singing), Elena Papageorgiou (santouri), Antonis Kouris (lute), Theofanis Theofanous (violin), Loizos Vrakas (percussion).
The "Avkoritissa Foni" Folklore Group invites the public to attend this cultural meeting and celebrate Easter through tradition, music and dance.
Admission is free for everyone, while the major sponsor of the event is the Municipality of Ayia Napa.

















