Every year in Amynteo, Greece, the Pontic tradition of memorial candles is revived to honor the memory of the deceased. Katarina Mavridou, president of the local Pontic association, emphasizes the importance of adhering to this custom. She explains how candles…
As the festive season approaches, many residents of the village of Anarghyroi in Amynteo have returned to their homes, despite most having relocated due to imminent landslide threats from nearby DEI mines. A few remain, including the local priest, to…
Christmas festivities in Amynteo continue with a Chocolate Celebration and a Wish Lantern Festival on December 13. The events will begin at 6 PM at the Municipal Sports Center, followed by the lantern ceremony at 8:30 PM. The celebrations will…
The Music School of Amynteo is organizing a concert of traditional music on December 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the local cultural center. The event will feature traditional songs from Thrace, Macedonia, and Pontus, as well as Byzantine Christmas…
The municipality of Amynteo is set to host a Christmas tree lighting ceremony featuring performances by Dimitris Fysta, partyrura, and Hieroklis Michailidis on December 10, at 6:30 PM in the central square. The event will include a ‘White Night’ with…
On December 3rd, the residents of Amynteo will celebrate the annual Tsiri Barbaras tradition, marked by a festive gathering around a large bonfire. The festivities begin at 8:30 PM with the lighting of the fire at the city entrance, featuring…
The town of Amynteo marked the 112th anniversary of its liberation from Ottoman rule with a series of commemorative events attended by Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Vasilis Oikonomou. The celebrations included a Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saints Constantine…
