local feasts


 


Dormition of Virgin Mary (15/8), Exaltation of the Holy Cross (14/9), Entry of Virgin Mary (21/11), Lifegiving Font (Zoodohos Pigi, 2/5), the Holy Unmercenaries day (1/7), Sunday of Orthodoxy, also day of celebration for the Pantanassa church, Holy Transfiguration (6/8), Agios Panteleimonas (27/8), Navity of Virgin Mary (8/9): the local feasts are celebrated very diligently here.
Customs depend on the special occasion and everything has its significance: the church is meticulously prepared, women cook endless quantities of first class local dishes, houses are decorated.
After the holy mass and the blessings everybody is invited to lunch where everybody is invited to eat, drink, sing and dance.