Like in all parts of Greece, the island
of Thassos celebrates a lot of religious, pagan and
cultural festivals all over the year.
Here are some of the most important festivities of the
island, more can be discovered.
During carnival period (40 days
before Easter), many villages of the island are
celebrating the event.
At the village of Panagia, the most famous and
impressive carnival of the island is taking place
with parades, dances, food and wine. |
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On Easter night, the burning of
the effigy of Judas in taking place at the village
of Panagia. |
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3 days after Easter is the fair
of Saint George; a pagan custom is taking place
in Limenaria and Kalivia during which the inhabitants
are performing a “dance to the rain”, hoping for
rain in April. . |
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In the middle of July, various
cultural activities are organised in the village
of Theologos. |
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In July and August a Cultural Festival
is organised in the ancient theatre of Limenas.
It is the most important festival of the island,
organising various concerts and ancient Greek plays
in the Stadium and the theatre. |
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On the 1st of August a pagan custom
is taking place at the villages of Kalivia and Prinos.
Dances and jumping over fires are taking place and
people are celebrating all night long for a prosperous
August. |
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