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. |
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One of the most important festivals on Kea is dedicated to Agios Charalambos, its patron-saint, as he saved it from several plague epidemics in 1823. The celebration in his memory is on February 10th in Ioulida.
Some other great festivals take place on July 17th, date in which Agia Marina is celebrated, and on August 15th, when the Panagia Kastriani Feast takes place. |
| 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.
Another famous and special event on Kea island is the Fairy Tales Festival that takes place in summer and involves narration of fairy tales. |
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