10 days of festivities and masquarading, a prelude to the carnival parade held between the end of February or early March, prior to Lent. Lots of traditional dancing in the main courtyard afterwards.

The Independance Day parade is held March 25th with students and the military marching along through town in unison.

Eastertime is celebrated with church services, fireworks and lots of stuffed goat or lamb baked in sealed ovens or rotating on a spit...with the help ofcourse of Greek music and local wine.

Throughout the summer months there are many "panigyria" local village festivals celebrating the local church or chapel saint. Lots of good food, music and dancing around the churchyard or village courtyard.

The most prominent and widely commemorated holiday is the Dormition of the Virgin Mary on August 15th. The week is preceded by the Metamorphosis of Christ celebration on August 6.

The summer is full of concerts, plays, recitals, literature & art exhibits. Many cultural events are organized by the numerous cultural societies, organizations and local clubs.

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