National Holiday – Independence Day 25th March in KISSAMOS

Greek Independence Day is a national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on 25th March, commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821.

This day is also one of the holiest days of the Greek Orthodox religion. It is the day of the Annunciation when the archangel Gabriel told Mary she would bear the Son of God.

The Municipality of Kissamos invites all the residents all the residents to participate in the celebration of this National Holiday.

Programme

10:30 am official doxology at the Metropolitan Cathedral for the National Day and a speech on the importance of the anniversary.

11:00 am: Demonstration of historic vehicles in Katraki Square by the Association for the Preservation of Historic Vehicles.

11:30 am :memorial prayer to the heroes of the town at Tzanakaki Square, laying of wreaths, observance 
          of a minute of silence, National Anthem by the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Kissamos &
          the Holy Metropolis of Kissamos & Selinos.

 12:00 am:  parade of students, clubs and unions in Skalidi Street in the presence of the city authorities.   
         The parade will be accompanied by the “Irenaios Galanakis” Philharmonic of the Municipality of Kissamos.

Cretan dances by dance groups will follow at Tzanakaki Square. The dances will be accompanied by
         music:  Perathorakis Christos lyre, Perkolarakis Manolis lute, Hartzoulakis Ioannis guitar.

Source: Municipality Kissamos, photo: kissamosnews archive