Feast day of the Virgin
Mary
The celebration of the feast day of the Virgin
Mary takes place on the 15th of August all around
the island. The celebration is particular in the
village of Markopoulo where harmless snakes surround the monastery of the Virgin; this
phenomenon is explained by a legend that says
that those snakes were nuns transformed by the
Virgin to snakes in order to escape from a pirate
attack. The snake festival is celebrated every year to honour
the Virgin and the nuns in this village, with
traditional music, dances and a banquet. |
Union of the Ionian
Islands
A big festival takes place on the 21st of May
in Argostoli, celebrating and commemorating the
union of the Ionian Islands, effectuated on May
21st, 1864. |
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International Music Festival
of Argostoli
This festival takes place on the end of August in
the capital of Kefalonia, Argostoli and presents
various Greek and international artists performing
various instruments in various places of the town.
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Theatrical Festival
A presentation of various theatrical plays performed
by Greek theatrical troupes is organised on July
the 15th in the town of Argostoli, the capital of
the island. |
Music Festival of Lixouri
The festival takes place in the village of Lixouri
during the month of September; traditional music
can be heard during this festival. |
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Robola Wine Festival
A wine festival is organised in Fragata on the 18th
of August until the 20th during which local wines
can be tasted along with some mouth-watering appetizers.
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Feast of Panagia Agrilia
The festival celebrating the feast day of the Virgin
Agrilia takes place on the 23rd of August in Sami,
in the monastery of Panagia Agrilion;
a religious ceremony is held, followed by a great
feast with traditional music, dances, food and wine. |
“Eortia” Cultural Events
Sami
Various cultural events are organised on July and
August by the Municipality of Sami such as concerts,
theatrical performances, traditional dances, art
exhibitions, etc… |
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