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Categories Events: Event Featured
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Olympos, Festival of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Olympos is considered by many as being a live folklore museum – and they are right. In which other villages of Greece do the locals wear their traditional costumes, talk in the local dialect and create elaborate woven pieces and wood carvings? Olympos is undoubtedly a unique village and one of the most beautiful in…
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Euboea, Oxilithos Festival
Built and painted with icons at the end of the 13th century, the Church of the Koimisis tis Theotokou (Assumption of the Virgin Mary) is of cultural and historical importance.
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Saint Kyriakos Festival – Syros
In one of Syros’ oldest churches, Saint Kyriakos, located in the small settlement of Danako, a traditional festival is held every year Locals begin with treats such as mastiha, Syros’ traditional loukoumi (Turkish delight), and watermelon, followed by an evening of traditional celebrations featuring island songs, dance, food, and drink..
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Paros, Aliki, Festival of the Transfiguration of Jesus
On the eve of the event, the Festival of Fish is held at the beach of Piso Aliki, where the white pebbles and tamarisk trees reach to where the waves break. This celebration is a tribute to the sea and the fish that feed the local families.
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Paros, Marpissa, Festival of the Transfiguration of Jesus
Marpissa’s metropolis is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ. Being a cruciform basilica with a dome, the church was built in 1960 and celebrates with festival events on August 6th.
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The Holy Seven Youths Festival
a well-concealed church that symbolizes the cave where the Holy Seven Youths sought refuge in Ephesus to escape the persecutions targeting Christians
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Patmos, Islet of Chiliomodi, Festival of Saint Panteleimon
On the eve of his name-day, an evening vespers service is performed. The festival attracts a large number of visitors due not only to the religious ceremony, but also to the beautiful landscape and deep blue sea and the feast enjoyed by the locals and visitors to Patmos as they partake of the island dances…
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Sifnos, Festival of Saint Paneteleimon
The scenic, beautiful fishing village of Cherroniso is located on the north side of Sifnos and is protected by a small creek. It is a village of unique simplicity, with two fish tavernas on the beach that are literally built out into the sea.
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Skyros, Festival of Saint Ermolaos
The day before the Festival of St.Ermolaos, the uninhabited islet just off the island of Skyros is visited by mothers of various ages to clean the interior of the church and the courtyard so that the Saint will keep their children healthy the following year.
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The festival of baked Raki in Amorgos
If you’re seeking a festive event that embodies the essence of Amorgos, look no further than the Roasted Raki celebration. Held annually on July 26th at the charming harbor of Katapola, this event is organized by the Association of the Katapolians of Amorgos in collaboration with the Municipality of Amorgos and the Association of Professionals…