Festivals in Greece
The legacy of Greece is undoubtedly unrivaled. The people of Greece are reputed for being great party animals and this particular streak has been found right to
Greece Festivals are traditionally celebrated by the inhabitants of the country as well as tourists who come at times when these festivals are being celebrated. Some of the festivals of Greece are celebrated year round whereas some of the festivals in Greece are celebrated at particular times of the year. Some of the notable festivals of the country of Greece are Athens Epidaurus Festival, Games Festival, Athens International Film and Video Festival, International Thessaloniki Film Festival, Santorini Jazz Festival, Samothraki World Music Art Ecology Festival and many more.
Major Festivals
Sani Festival
A annual celebration since 1993, this festival unites nationally and internationally admired artists at the Sani Resort. Events such as music concerts, dance performances and painting exhibitions are held in different venues around the Sani Resort . This festival is mainly celebrated from July to September every year.
Epidaurus Festival
The ancient theatre of Epidaurus meets a festival of Classical drama performances every summer during the months of July and August. It is one of Greece’s top events which attract thousands of visitors every year.
European Music day
The Music Day which also meets every summer in Athens, during 3 days, international and national bands and musicians for all night long.
National Anniversary
This is the Greek Independence Day celebrated by military parades and folk dances. This is also OXI Day which is the day general Metaxa’s famously said Oxi or No to the Italians demand for occupation during World War II.
The major cities where these festivals are celebrated are the cities of Athens, Samothraki, Kallithea, Halkidiki, Santorini, and Thessaloniki. While Athens Epidaurus Festival is celebrated at various times of the year, Athens International Film and Video Festival and Games Festival are celebrated in the month of April. International Thessaloniki Film Festival is celebrated in the month of November and Santorini Jazz Festival and Samothraki World Music Art Ecology Festival are celebrated in the month of July. The people of Greece are
With the rise of Sophoclean tragedies again, in the year 1938, many people came to Athens from regions around Epidaurus in the Peloponnese to witness the revival of the Sophoclean tragedy Electra. From then on, it has become one of the most popular festivals of Greece. Huge number of domestic as well as foreign people come to witness the magnanimity and beauty of the occasion. Various theater productions started participating at Epidaurus Theater. Games Festival is a very contemporary festival celebrated by the people of Greece. In Halkidiki, this festival is celebrated. A number of tournaments and sporting events are organized. It includes sports like chess, bridge, billiards, street basketball, darts, scrabble, pc games and various strategic games. In the year 2008, it would be celebrated for the third time in the country's history. Santorini Jazz Festival is also among the contemporary festivals in Greece. During the festivity, a large number of people from various parts of Greece come to Santorini to celebrate Santorini Jazz Festival. Some of the world's best jazz musicians gather during the festival and display their astonishing skills. The beautiful island is further enhanced in its beauty during the celebration. The festival has been very successful in the very first time, and it has repeated its success story ever since. International Thessaloniki Film Festival is one of the most celebrated film festivals around the world and the Greeks are very proud to be the organizers of this festival.
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