Apokoronas sets October 28 ceremony schedule for Vrysses and Vamos

The Municipality of Apokoronas has announced the schedule of events marking the October 28 national holiday, with ceremonies set to take place in the villages of Vrysses and Vamos. The program includes general flag-raising on public buildings, illumination of municipal and commercial buildings, and separate morning events in each village.

According to the program, general flag-raising on public buildings will be in effect from 8 a.m. on October 27 until sunset on October 28, 2026. Public and municipal buildings, as well as shops and banks, will be illuminated during the evening hours of both October 27 and October 28.

Vamos program

In Vamos, a doxology will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of Agios Nikolaos. At 10:15 a.m., a memorial service will follow at the War Memorial in Vamos square, including the laying of wreaths, a minute of silence and the playing of the national anthem. Nektarios Nikolakakis, an educator, will deliver a speech on the significance of the holiday, after which a parade will take place at the customary parade location.

Vrysses program

In Vrysses, a doxology will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior. At 11:00 a.m., a memorial service will take place at the local War Memorial, with wreath-laying, a minute of silence and the national anthem. Dionysia Dimopoulou, a teacher at the Vrysses Primary School, will give the commemorative address, followed by a parade at the usual parade site.

Municipal authorities have invited local officials, associations, organizations and residents to take part in the commemoration of the national holiday. The events calendar for Crete lists other seasonal gatherings taking place around the island.

The Apokoronas Police Department has been asked to maintain order and prevent vehicle parking in the squares where the ceremonies will be held.

Organizations wishing to lay wreaths must arrange their preparation and delivery themselves. Wreaths must be placed at the war memorial at least one hour before the ceremony, under the responsibility of the organizations involved. The name of the representative and the organization or association presenting the wreath must be reported to the Municipality of Apokoronas by 10:00 a.m. on October 27, by calling 2825340300 or 2825340301. Wreaths that have not been declared in accordance with these instructions may not be announced during the ceremony.