On the
20th of July, the inhabitants of the lovely village of
Kioni, reach the small church of Agios Elias (built on
the rocks by the sea) with their little fishing boats
to attend the holy service and celebrate the feast of
the saint with a huge feast back in Kioni, full of live
traditional music, dances, tasty food and excellent wine.
A large festivity is held in honour of Agios Ioannis (Saint
John) on the 24th of June also in the village of Kioni,
with dances, music and a huge banquet. Not
related with religion is the cultural festival which
takes place in the capital, Vathy or Ithaki Town, every
summer (since 1975), organizing various concerts, theatrical
plays, cultural debates and art exhibits of works from
Greek artists.
Since 1981, an International Odessa Congress also takes
place in Vathy once a year, consisting in various debates
and presentation of various projects from international
scientists who are specialized in Homeric Studies.
A pan-Hellenic musical event is organized every October
in the island’s capital.
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As
in every part of Greece, many local religious
festivities take place in Ithaca, celebrating
the various feast days of the saints at the churches
with the same name.
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