Efforts to maintain Greek island culture are clear. The Zakynthian people
go out of their way to honour the traditions of the past, commemorating
and celebrating special events throughout the year.
It is a great challenge for the people of Zante to balance the
requirements and implications of mass tourism with traditional values
and culture. From our time spent on the island we have seen the
traditional heart and soul of the people of Zakynthos remains strong.
Efforts to maintain Greek island culture are clear. The Zakynthian people
go out of their way to honour the traditions of the past, commemorating
and celebrating special events throughout the year.
A major aim of the Tourist Projection Committee in Zakynthos is to
encourage activities that will ensure that visitors on holiday in Zante
leave the island all the richer for having participated in a variety of
traditional activities. They encourage a sharing of artistic expression
through cultural activities such as music and song, tasting traditional
Zakynthian foods, exploring agricultural activities and enjoying local
festivals.
We have put together a few suggestions for you to get immersed in real
Zakynthian culture and tradition during your holiday in the Greek
Islands:
• Eat at Areklia Taverna on Krioneri Road in Zante Town and enjoy being
serenaded by local kandathes singers
• Visit the ceramics workshop in Agios Sostis to admire the work of one
local artist
• Wander through the markets at Volimes Town in the north west of the
island where tapestries, ceramics and linen are sold by locals
• Attend a Greek Night at Vezalis Restaurant on Laganas beach and join in
with the local Greek dancing
• Come into town for the St. Dionisios celebration on August 25th to see
the local people honouring their patron saint of the island.
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