Like in every other part of Greece, the celebration
of the Virgin Mary (on the 15th of August) is
one of the most important feasts in Zakynthos (Zante).
A religious ceremony is held in honour of the
Virgin, followed by dances, eating and drinking
until dawn.
All the islanders gathered on the 15th of August
to participate to the feast in the villages of
Vassilikos and Katastari. |
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The second festival is celebrated on the 17th
of December, date of the death of the saint.
Both festivals are lasting three days and consist
in various religious ceremonies followed by traditional
dances and music accompanied by local food and
wine; those feats attract thousands of people
and pilgrims from all over the island and from
other parts of Greece.
Partircularly important is also the celebration of Agia Mavra, on |
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Apart from religious festivals, many other celebrations are held in Zakynthos, oragnzied by public or private authorities.
A wine festival is organised in the capital of Zakynthos.
This wine feast takes place from the last days of
August to the first days of September during which
the excellent wines produced by the island can be
tasted.
Every June, a backgammon and poker festival also takes place. It is organized by Peligoni |
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