Culture.

The cultural activities in Kria Vrissi are :

É. Clubs of Culture

There are two clubs of Culture : "Alexandros Ipsilantis" whose members came from Pontus and "Pirros" whose membercome from Epiros. There are dancing teams which children can join to learn dancing mostly traditional dances. These clubs take part in the National Parades and in various municipal activities.

Particularly the Cultural Club of Pontus owns a small historic archieves of great material and historical importance.

Both of the clubs rest in the Cultural Centre of Kria Vrissi.

ÉÉ. Cultural Activities

They are:

• Carnival : It is a custom in Kria Vrissi as well as in North Greece. It takes place each year in Sunday of Tirini and attracts many visitors. In 1996 it was attended by more than 30.000 people(According to the local police reports). There were 29 participations and more that 1.600 people for the crews.

• Cultural September: It takes place each year in September. The activities are : Film presentations, theatrical performances, Athletic games, "A table for elder", Dancing nights, Demonstration of war art, singing festival for children, concerts. More than 30.000 people attend the festivities.

• Agricultural-Induystrial Exhibition(Prefecture of Pella): It is the most important happening each year. It takes place in September. More than 100 exhibitors take part(tools, machinery, Computers e.t.c. are exhibited). More than 50.000 visitors attend the exhibitions and the profits are more than 100.000.000 drh. The closing of the exhibition is quite amazing. Fireworks and crowds of people to watch them.

• Plantation of Trees: It takes place each March and lasts ten days. It aims to make people more sensitive to Egology and Protection of the Environment. These trees are given out to the citizens free of charge

Kria Vrissi needs to be finacially supported by the governments. But the governments seem to be obsent when they are needed. All the cultural activitiesoccur through Finacial support that comes from the local citizens and the Town Council.