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Hydra Festivals, Greece: Information about the Festivals of Hydra, Saronic

 

 

Like in every part of Greece, various religious festivities are celebrated on Hydra. Every saint and church of the same name has its own feast day celebrated by religious ceremonies and followed by a big feast with dances, traditional music, food and drinks until dawn.
As a cosmopolitan and art friendly island, Hydra offers also various cultural events.
Here are some of the most important religious festivities and non-religious local events organised on Hydra.
 
August 15th
Like in every part of Greece, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is celebrated also on Hydra where a religious ceremony is held in the central church of the Assumption (Kimissis tis Theotokou), followed by a great feast with traditional music and dances and local wine and food.

November 14th
On this day a feast is held to commemorate and celebrate the Marty Saint Constantine (Agios Konstantinos) of Hydra.
 

The Summer Cultural Festival
Organized by the municipal cultural office, the Summer Cultural Festival takes place during the middle of July until the middle of August and consist of various art shows, dance performances and recitals. Moreover, the International Puppet Festival is held in the mid July, with great success.

Art Exhibitions

Frequent art exhibitions are organised throughout the year and especially in summer. Many artists

 

Easter
Like in every part of Greece, Easter is the most important religious celebration on Hydra.
It is a unique experience to assist to the Orthodox services under the candle lights and see the local customs such as the immersion of the Epithaph (Christ’s tomb) into the sea at the port of Kamini during Good Friday.
 

Miaoulia Festival
These festivities are held in honour of the Admiral Andreas Miaoulis.
He was a Hydriot hero during the War of Independence against the Turkish yoke and a big festival is celebrated during a week with cultural events, athletic contests, folk dances, fireworks and great fun all night long.
 

who live in the island expose their work in various galleries, cafes and along the streets.

Not to mention, the Verena Foundation has contibuted a lot onto the promotion of arts, mainly through art contests. In fact, such a contest is being currently held and it is open for all artists to take part.

 
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