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

 

 

The festivals of Kea are known as the most fun occasions on the island. In general, these celebrations are characterised by traditional music, dancing, eating and partying until early morning hours.

Although most of them are concentrated in Ioulida, the capital of the island, fortunately every village hosts at least one festival that takes place on the name day of the patron-saint of each village.

Therefore, there are many annualcelebrations distributed
 
One of the most important festivals on Kea is dedicated to Agios Haralambos, its patron-saint, as he saved it from several plague epidemics in 1823.

The celebration in his memory is on February 10th in Ioulida. It stands out from the others, as it usually includes a colourful carnival, also known as ‘apokries’, meaning ‘the period before the Lent’, and many people from the villages around the island come to the capital, since no one wants to miss it. Some other great festivals take place on
July 17th, date in which
 
The main festival of Panagia is observed along most of Greece, so it is one of the biggest celebrations. August is a good month in terms of festivals, as it also includes a series of cultural events called ‘Simeonidia’, consisting of theatrical and dance performances, as well as theatre for children, and art exhibitions among others.

Fortunately, most of these occasions take place in summer, so many tourists can take advantage of them. These are just a few examples of the many joyful occasions that can be appreciated

 

along the whole year, and the whole island. Following, the main celebrations held on the island will be explained.
 
Agia Marina is celebrated, and on August 15th, when the Panagia Kastriani Feast takes place.
 
on Kea. In spite of being a peaceful island with no big crowds, its festivals are reputed as being endless parties that no one wants to miss.
 
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