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Festivals

A Greek Festival was and still is a social and religious event. Men used to search for brides in those festivals. At that time, the bride should be a good housewife, should know how to cook and knit, dance and sing. It was the only way that young people could meet each other.

Also traders used to come to festivals and sell their goods and handicrafts. Furthermore, when a Greek festival was held, many Greek immigrants would return to Greece. Everyone used to wear traditional costumes and enjoy the music.

In the community of Kalithies, most Festivals last for 3 days. They start the day before the celebrations of the local church, last all night and in the morning after church mass the festival begins. People dance and sing in the village square. They usually dance to local melodies such as Sirto, Kalamatiano, Roditiko Pidihto and Sousta.

Annual Festivals

Analipseos

Takes place on the 2nd of June

Saint Ammos

Takes place on the 14th of June in Faliraki.
One of the busiest religious festivals of the summer, with food, wine and dancing in the beautiful square where the church is located.

Saint Paraskevi

Takes place on the 25th of July in Kalithies Village

St John - 28th & 29th August

One of the most picturesque annual festivals takes place at the end of August (28th - 29th) at St Johns Monastery in Kalithies Village.
Situated amongst the trees, near the beautiful pond with its entertaining wildlife (ducks etc..), one may enjoy the festivities of the day, light a candle in the monastery, or even bbq using the facilities available.

The rise of the cross

13th - 15th of September. A Three-day Celebration in the village of Kalithies

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