CELEBRATION OF THE NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY of 28th October 1940 (OXI Day) in Kissamos

SUNDAY OCTOBER 27, 2024

17:30 Vespers at the Metropolitan Church of the Evangelization of Theotokos.

 MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024

1. At 07:00 The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Kissamos “Ireneos Galanakis” and a choir of city residents will sing the eothino (το εωθινό – ancient Greek,  prayers at dawn) in the city of Kissamos.

2. 07:00 the church bells will ring joyfully.

3. 07:00-10:00. Divine Liturgy at the Metropolitan Church of the Evangelization of Theotokos.

4. 10:30   Doxology at the Metropolitan Church,  follow ed by a speech on the importance of the anniversary by Mrs. Xirouhaki Irene Chrysovalantis, teacher of Drapanias Elementary School.

5. 11:30   Memorial service at Tzanakaki Square, laying wreaths, observance of a minute’s silence, National Anthem by the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Kissamos.

6. 12:00 Parade of student sections, clubs and associations in Skalidi Street, in the presence of the city authorities. The parade will be escorted by the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Kissamos.

Cretan dances  by dance groups will follow at Tzanakaki Square.

PARTICIPATING IN THE PARADE:

The Red Cross

Traditional Dance Groups

Academy of P. .. S Kisamikos

Kissamos Athletic Club

Drapanias Primary School

Platanos Elementary School

Platanos Kindergarten

Grambousa Primary School

Elous Elementary School

Elos Kindergarten

Primary Schools of Kissamos 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Kissamos Junior High School 1st

Kissamos Secondary School 2nd

EPAL Kissamou

Kissamou General High School

 Armed Forces

Mayor of Kissamou

Representatives of Local Government 

Representatives of Security Forces

Representatives of the Primary & Secondary 

Presidents-Representatives of Associations & Associations

Source: e-kissamos