The Customs & Traditions of Paros
Parians are happy, religious and hospitable people
Christmas and New Year
Groups of children run along the cobblestone streets of the village to sing the carols, and the island is decorated with holiday lights.
Carnival
The locals dance the Ageranos (dates from ancient times) and celebrate with bagpipes, lutes and violins.
Clean Monday
Parians gather around the Lent table in large groups to celebrate.
Lent
The Parians prepare for Easter with the fast, the evening services, the xairetismous (Easter masses) and the All Soul's Days.