Greek Easter is regarded as the most sacred religious observance among the Greek Orthodox faith. Hectic preparations are marked weeks before the arrival of the actual day with people buying clothes, offering prayers and presenting gifts to their near and dear ones. Various rituals are associated with the observance of Greek Easter celebration and one of the most prominent traditions of this festival is the custom of presenting Greek Easter candles to friends or little ones of the family. The traditional Greek Easter candles are known as Paschal candles and symbolise the rise of Christ. They are always inscribed with a cross and the date of the current year in Greek, signifying that the Lord is present and will be so for all eternity. Personalized Greek Easter candles called “labatha” inscribed with pictures are often given to children by their Godparents on this festive occasion.
Madro Travel are pleased to announce that they are sponsoring a workshop on the decorating of traditional Easter candles, led by Anthi Balsamaki one of the most respected iconographers at the Benaki Museum in Athens.
The workshop will last 3 hours, at the end of which you will have a uniquely decorated Easter candle, to light on Easter Sunday, or to keep as a lasting memento.
Programme:
Monday, 29 March
Tuesday 30 March
Wednesday 31 March
The cost is 20 euro and included in the price is everything you need.
The maximum number for a session is twelve people.
Tickets can be obtained from the Madro Travel office during the morning, every day except Sunday.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the culture and traditions of Greece!