Amfilochia…the
fairy of Amvrakikos
Amfiloxia is a small town in Etolia-Acarnania which is built in the cove
of Amvrakikos gulf amphitheatrically on two hills, Platos and Petalas.
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| our paradise... |
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| in the sunset... |
Few things about amfilochia’s past…
In the position where Amfilochia is built now, 200
years ago there was a chani where the ‘’charabans’’ used to pass their nights.
Nearly there was a village called Ambrakia. In 1826, while the ottomans were
coming back after the second siege of Mesologgi they burned Ambrakia. The
villagers built new houses near the region and the new village created, called
Karvasaras. In 1907 the village’s name
changed and now it is known as Amfilochia in the honor of the king Amfilochos.
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Amfilochia now VS amfilochia in the past…
Aproximately until the century of
1960-1970 Amfilochia was very different
from now. Instead of the nowadays hospital there was a big square with huge
trees and a well. There was also another well in the position of the national
road Amfilochia-Agrinio near the national bank. The port of Amfilochia wasn’t
exist. In the place of the town hall there was a small lake known as
‘’Pelagaki’’ where the women were washing their clothes.
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Nightlife
Amfilochia’s nightlife is quite limited in winter
months. But during the summer in Amfilochia each one can enjoy the nightlife
every night. Walking by the sea, all the people can drink a coffee in our
beautiful café or to taste fresh seafood in the graphic restaurants. Especially
for young people there are many nightclubs where they can revel until morning.
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| christmas mood... |
Panakarnaneia in the past…
Panakarnaneia, as indicated by their name, was in the
past and continues to be the most significant event in the whole culture of
Akarnania. The cultural center of Amfilochia founded in 1978 and is the core of
cultural activities in Amfilochia and organizes every year the cultural and
folkloric events which called Panakarnaneia. Panakarnaneia organized each year
in Amfilochia but they didn’t too long in the past but only a week between July
and August. They included concerts, traditional dances from local association
or from other countries. Panakarnaneia included theatrical performances inside
the acropolis of ancient Limnaia. The most special, though, night was the night
of ‘’varkarola’’. In former times the troubadours of Amfilochia prowled around
the beach with boats and overwhelmed the peaceful water of Amvrakikos. Over the
years, the custom of ‘’varkarola’’ has revived through the Panakarnaneia.
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| traditional dances at panakarnaneia... |
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| ''varkarola'' |
Nowadays the custom of Panakarnaneia hasn’t change more
from the past, but they have improved. Every summer for about a month Panakarnaneia
take place in the center square of Amfilochia or at the port of the town. They
include many activities for the residents of the town, many dance performances
and some plays (drama or comedy), which take place at the port and not in the
ancient Limnaia. Finally still in our days ‘’varkarola’’ is the most important
and impressive night, where all the residents professional musicians or not
cross the sea singing memorable songs. That night all the residents of the town
are there to attend the event.
Traditional products…
In Amfilochia’s municipality are
produced many
products some of which mentioned below: first and foremost are the dairy
products which are of high quality and have great taste. Amfilochia’s cheese
can be found in all the cities and in all the supermarkets of the greece.in
addition to this Amfilochia’s cheese have won the first award in a competition
of quality in 2007.moreover there is a production of meat such as pork and
lambs which are known all over the Greece .furthermore in the town there is a
wide variety of fish which are served in our traditional restaurants. Finally
is produced honey and different types of lemons, olives and oranges.
By Aggeli Vasiliki
Katsanta Chrysoula
Moustroufa Ioanna
Bestitzanou Athena
Bistintzanou Ellie
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