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Traditional cypriot dances
Program with traditional cypriot dances performed by the Municipal Folk Dances group of Agios Athanasios within the frame of introducing and promoting Cyprus dancing culture and tradition to the foreign visitors of the island.
Traditional cypriot dance known as ''Drepani''
«Drepani dance” where the dancer is dancing alone with a sickle (scythe) in hand, performing the characteristic movements of the harvest and stooping down to earth.
Traditional cypriot dance known as “tatsia”
Program with traditional cypriot dance known as “tatsia” performed by the Municipal Folk Dances group of Agios Athanasios at a festival in 2000.
“Tatsia” is an old traditional utensil used for flour sifting. The relevant dance requires…
“Tatsia” is an old traditional utensil used for flour sifting. The relevant dance requires…
"Pumpkin" or "flasks"
A citizen of Agios Athanasios, Yannis Kordaris, sculpt on a specific variety of a dried gourd (known as "pumpkin" or "flasks") which was used in ancient times as a container for serving wine. It was also used for decorative purposes
Inauguration ceremony of the Cultural Centre of Agios Athanasios
The stone building in the core of the traditional village was several decades before the Municipal School for many generations. Today is a point of reference for the cultural life of the Local Authority after the renovation in 2002.
Traditional game "Ditzimin"
Young of Agios Athanasios in a competition in the traditional game "Ditzimin" (Essay: word in ancient Greek language). A game in which, mostly men, were competing to see who can lift the heavy stone that was usually part of an ancient column.
World Children's Day
World Children's Day: Festival for children with traditional games, construction, games, contests, etc.
Carnival Parade 1992
Participation of Agios Athanasios Municipality to the event " Grand Carnival Parade" organized by the Municipality of Limassol with a chariot called " Who Eats, Eats more".
Carnival Parade 1990
Participation of Agios Athanasios Municipality to the event " Grand Carnival Parade" organized by the Municipality of Limassol with a chariot called " Football violence – Fixed matches ".
Α ceremonial football match between married and Single men’s
Α ceremonial football match between married and Single men’s. A match that is usually part of Easter events, mainly in all villages of the island.
