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Andros Festivals, Greece: Information about the Festivals of Andros, Cyclades

 
Many religious and cultural events take place on Andros every year.

During the religious celebration of the name of a saint, a feast is organized in the village where the church of the celebrated saint is located.

In the evening, a Holy Mass is conducted, followed by a procession around the village.

After the litany, people are gathered in the square, where a big festival takes place with local
   
Andros Festivals: Information about the festivals of Andros
    There are also many other festivals in summer, such as of Saint Marine on July 17th.

Apart from religious feasts, Andros island also hosts a number of cultural events that usually take place in summer.

The International Choral Festival is held in June with bands from all over the world.

Ploes is also a famous event held by Petros and Marika Kidonieos Foundation.
food, music and dancing till the early hours.
    The most important religious festivals on Andros take place on the name day of Panagia Theoskepasti, two weeks before Easter, and on August 15th.      
 
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