Serenaderssince 1947
Κανταδόροι Γιωργαλλέττου
The city's most historic serenader group, born in Giorgos Giorgallettos' barbershop. It sings every year outside Perama.
Serenades · Mandolins · Four-part harmonies
Serenades & music
«Edo Lemesos», the anthem, the serenaders and the videos from the parades.
5 tracks · 12 videos
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The anthem
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Εδώ Λεμεσός
Κανταδόροι Γιωργαλλέττου
Every Tsiknopempti, as soon as the first mandolins sound, the city knows what comes next: the anthem of the Limassol Carnival, sung by the serenaders since 1947 under the balconies and on top of the floats. A four-part serenade that became the voice of a whole city.
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The anthem
Edo Lemesos!
Two words, four voices, one city.
Artistic impression (AI) — not an archive photograph
12 videos
The channel
Videos from the parades, documentaries on the institution and archive footage.
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The serenaders
The voices behind the serenades: the groups that keep the tradition of mandolins and four-part harmonies alive.
All groupsSerenaders
Κανταδόροι Λεμεσού
The group that opens every Tsiknopempti at Saripolou Square and accompanies the royal family.
Serenaders
Κανταδόροι ΕΔΟΝ Λεμεσού
Musical walks through the neighbourhoods and at the big serenaders' night.
Choir
Αριώνες
Vocal ensemble that accompanies the Queen's entrance and the programme presentation.
Choir
Κουαρτέτο Ανδρών Λεμεσού
Old serenades and carnival songs in four-part harmony.
Choir
Χορωδία «Μοντέρνοι Καιροί»
City choir with a steady presence at the serenade nights.
Percussion
Batukinio
The drummers who open the Children's Parade and set the rhythm at the coronation.
Band
Δημοτική Φιλαρμονική Λεμεσού
At the head of every procession, from the Municipal Hall to the Grand Parade.