Go to one of the many summer festivals with traditional food and the local musicians are playing up to dance until early morning. At some festivals, you get the opportunity to see up close how different local products are made, such as psimeni raki, pasteli, xerotigana…
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The celebration takes place in Tholaria in the north part of Amorgos, it's the name day of the church. The village is full of people who eat and dance to
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The celebration takes place in Tholaria in the north part of Amorgos, it’s the name day of the church. The village is full of people who eat and dance to traditional music.
On the eve of the feast, the Great Vesper and holy prayer are held. On the following day, a celebratory Divine Mass is held, followed by the procession of the miraculous holy icon and relics of Agιοi Anargyroi. The traditional Amorgian “patatato” and “xydato” are offered. While on fasting days (Wednesday or Friday), they serve fasting food. The evening of 1st of July the traditional feast is held.
Time
June 30 (Friday) 00:00 - July 1 (Saturday) 23:59
Location
Tholaria
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The celebration of the church Agia Paraskevi, it's located in the southern part of Amorgos in Kato Meria. It's the biggest festival in the Cyclades and attracts visitors from all
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The celebration of the church Agia Paraskevi, it’s located in the southern part of Amorgos in Kato Meria. It’s the biggest festival in the Cyclades and attracts visitors from all over the world. The preparations begin ten days before the celebration. And on the 25th, in the evening, the famous “patatato” is prepared for the next day. On the 26th the feast is on, with food, local music and dance.
Agia Paraskevi in numbers: 4000 people, 100 volunteers & 150 goats.
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25 (Tuesday) 00:00 - 26 (Wednesday) 23:59
Location
Agia Paraskevi
26jul00:0023:59Psimeni Raki festival00:00 - 23:59 Event:Traditional ,Summer
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Psimeni Raki festival takes place on July 26 every year in Katapola’s main square. You have the opportunity to see how this excellent beverage is made. Psimeni raki is still
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Psimeni Raki festival takes place on July 26 every year in Katapola’s main square. You have the opportunity to see how this excellent beverage is made. Psimeni raki is still done traditionally by the island villagers, and its reputation has spread throughout Greece. The celebration continues by welcoming a boat carrying young dancers wearing traditional dresses. The dancers are met by local musicians and the dance starts. Psimeni raki is offered along with local delicacies such as Pasteli (local sesame seed candy with honey) and Anevates (pie with cheese and Raki). You can join the dance and the party goes on until the next morning.
Time
(Wednesday) 00:00 - 23:59
Location
Katapola Square
06aug21:00Festival of Christ21:00 Event:Traditional ,Summer
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One of the biggest feasts on Amorgos, "The Transfiguartion of Christ". It is celebrated with wine and live music.
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One of the biggest feasts on Amorgos, “The Transfiguartion of Christ”. It is celebrated with wine and live music.
Time
(Sunday) 21:00
Location
Chora Platia
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A big festival in honour of Panagia Panochoriani starts in the church on 14/8 at 19:00, and after is the celebration in the village of Langada. The 15/8 the church
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A big festival in honour of Panagia Panochoriani starts in the church on 14/8 at 19:00, and after is the celebration in the village of Langada. The 15/8 the church starts at 06:00. In the evening, the feast continues at the square of Langada.
At the feast, it’s served traditional local dishes, drinks, live music and dance.
Time
14 (Monday) 19:00 - 15 (Tuesday) 23:59
Location
Panagia Epanochoriani
Langada
18aug19:00Festival of Pasteli19:00 Event:Traditional ,Summer
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The Festival of Pasteli (sesame seed and honey bar) is at the Loza square in Chora and organized by the Cultural Association “Simonidis”. The process of the production of pasteli
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The Festival of Pasteli (sesame seed and honey bar) is at the Loza square in Chora and organized by the Cultural Association “Simonidis”. The process of the production of pasteli is presented and offered to the visitors along with psimeni raki. You can follow the whole process and afterwards the local musicians are playing up to dance until early morning.
Time
(Friday) 19:00
Location
Chora Platia
Organizer
Cultural Association “Simonidis”
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The festival is held on the north tip of Amorgos, about 2 hours walk from Langada. But it is worth going there for the magic and beautiful place, and then
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The festival is held on the north tip of Amorgos, about 2 hours walk from Langada. But it is worth going there for the magic and beautiful place, and then you get served the traditional Amorgian patatato, goat with potatoes.
Time
13 (Wednesday) 00:00 - 14 (Thursday) 23:59
Location
Stavros
Langada
26sep00:0023:59Festival of Theologos00:00 - 23:59 Event:Traditional ,Summer
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The celebration of the name day for the church of Theologos is hold twice a year and you get served the traditional food.
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The celebration of the name day for the church of Theologos is hold twice a year and you get served the traditional food.
Time
(Tuesday) 00:00 - 23:59
Location
Theologos