Naxos island counts on a good variety of traditional festivals, some of which are mixed with fairs and different types of events. Most of them take place in summer and they are usually characterized for their traditional live music and the quality local food and wine.
One of the main festivals in Naxos is the Dionysia festival, organized every year by the municipality of Naxos. They last from the end of June to the early September. The festival of |
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The summer Naxos Cultural Festival, taking place at the Bazeos castle, is another good example, as it offers an interesting variety of activities to its participants, including artistic performances, exhibitions, discussions and seminars.
A rakee distillery festival is also organized in September, as rakee and kitron are the traditional drinks of Naxos.
Other types of festivals that characterise Naxos are the ones |
| Some of the most popular festivals are the festival of the Virgin Mary on August 15th, the festival of Agios Ioannis on August 29th in Apiranthos village and the celebration of Agia Marina on July 17th in Koronos village.
Over the last years, there is also an effort by local authorities and volunteers to revive the Carnival of Naxos.
Note also that Naxos has a lot of customs that revive all year round in the mountainous villages of the |
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