Although the peaceful island of Kythira does not count on a wild nightlife, it does offer many lively festivals, especially in summer.
The most famous festival is the celebration of Panagia. It takes place on August 15th and it is held in the main square of Potamos. The Panagia festival, as well as the other religious occasions, includes traditional food, dancing and drinking.
Other important religious feasts |
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As for the cultural events, a carnival parade takes place in Livadi village, on Sunday before Lent and is celebrated with much fun. A popular wine festival is also held in the first weekend of August in Mitata village, where wine is given free, traditional music is played and people dance.
Moreover, the municipality of Kythira organizes every summer a wide range of cultural events that include artistic exhibitions, |
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The Youth Union of Kythira also organizes the Porphyris Festival, with exhibitions of photography and art as well as musical and dancing feasts.Furthermore, every year, on May 21th, the residents of Kythira celebrate, with a religious doxology, the union of the Ionian islands with Greece, in 1864.
Many other religious festivals are also held on the island, on the name day of some saints. Every church or chapel celebrates its |
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