GNTO-Greek Islands-Chios-Events

Chios EVENTS

NAME DATE CITY DESCRIPTION

ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISLAND’S LIBERATION FROM THE TURKS 11st November CHIOS A historic event celebrating the anniversary of Chios’ liberation from the Turks.

FEAST OF AGIA MARKELLA 22th of July CHIOS

FEAST OF AGIOS ISIDOROS 14th of May CHIOS

FEAST OF THE SAVIOUR 6th of August CHIOS

NEW - YEAR’S SHIPS AND FLATTERY On New Year's Eve CHIOS On New Year’s Eve, people gather at the central square and exchange Christmas Ships, flattering each other.

WORLD CONFERENCE OF HOMOGENUS August CHIOS

“DETOS” Halloween KALAMOTI The local dance called “Detos” is danced by the locals, in the Carnivals.

FEAST OF AGIA KIRIAKI 7th of July KALAMOTI The feast includes dancing and singing.

FEAST OF AGIA PARASKEVI 26th July KALAMOTI The feast includes dancing and singing.

FEAST OF AGIA MARKELLA 22nd July KARDAMILA This feast takes place at Pano Horio, in July 22nd.

FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY 15th of August KARDAMILA

FEAST OF AGIA MARKELLA 22nd July KARIES

CULTURAL EVENTS All summer KARIES The Cultural Society organises dances in the village’s square, throughout the summer.

FEAST OF AGIOS IOANNIS 29th of August KARIES

FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY 15th of August KARIES

FEAST OF ZOODOCHOS PIGI Friday just after Easter KARIES

FEAST OF THE SAVIOUR 6th of August MARMARO

FEAST OF SHROVE MONDAY Shrove Monday MESTA

FEAST OF TAXIARHES 8th of November MESTA

FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY 15th of August MESTA

THE BURNING OF JUDE Sunday Easter MESTA

FEAST OF AG. ANARGIRI 1st of July NENITA

FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY 15th of August NENITA

FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY 15th August PIRGI This feast takes place in August 15th. During the celebration, the locals dance the traditional dance called “Pirgousikos”.

THE NINE DAYS OF VIRGIN MARY 23th of August PIRGI

CULTURAL EVENTS All the year THIMIANA The Cultural Society organises theatrical performances, dances and movie projections.

THE FEAST OF MOSTRA Last Sunday of Halloween THIMIANA The feast of Mostra is the only carnival in Chios. During this event, the people revive the chase of the pirates. The youngsters dance “Talimi”, holding swords. The chariots mock the current events.

FEAST OF AG. ANARGIRI 1st of July THIMIANA

FEAST OF AGIA ERMIONI 4th of September THIMIANA

FEAST OF THE SAVIOUR 6th August THIMIANA

FEAST OF AGIA MARKELLA 22nd July VOLISSOS The feast of Agia Markella is attended by pilgrims not only from Chios, but from the rest of Greece, as well. The feast lasts three days.

FEAST OF AGIOS PANDELEIMONAS 27th of July VOLISSOS

FEAST OF THE SAVIOUR 6th of August VOLISSOS

FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY 15th of August VOLISSOS

FEAST OF PANAGIA ERITHIANI 15th of August VRONDADOS

FEAST OF PANAGIA MERSINIDIOU 24th of September VRONDADOS

FEAST OF PANAGIA MOUTSAINI 25th of March VRONDADOS

http://www.areianet.gr/infoxenios/

*NAME*	*DATE*	*CITY*	*DESCRIPTION*
ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISLAND’S LIBERATION FROM THE TURKS	11st November	CHIOS	A historic event celebrating the anniversary of Chios’ liberation from the Turks.
FEAST OF AGIA MARKELLA	22th of July	CHIOS
FEAST OF AGIOS ISIDOROS	14th of May	CHIOS
FEAST OF THE SAVIOUR	6th of August	CHIOS
NEW - YEAR’S SHIPS AND FLATTERY	On New Year's Eve	CHIOS	On New Year’s Eve, people gather at the central square and exchange Christmas Ships, flattering each other.
WORLD CONFERENCE OF HOMOGENUS	August	CHIOS
“DETOS”	Halloween	KALAMOTI	The local dance called “Detos” is danced by the locals, in the Carnivals.
FEAST OF AGIA KIRIAKI	7th of July	KALAMOTI	The feast includes dancing and singing.
FEAST OF AGIA PARASKEVI	26th July	KALAMOTI	The feast includes dancing and singing.
FEAST OF AGIA MARKELLA	22nd July	KARDAMILA	This feast takes place at Pano Horio, in July 22nd.
FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY	15th of August	KARDAMILA
FEAST OF AGIA MARKELLA	22nd July	KARIES
CULTURAL EVENTS	All summer	KARIES	The Cultural Society organises dances in the village’s square, throughout the summer.
FEAST OF AGIOS IOANNIS	29th of August	KARIES
FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY	15th of August	KARIES
FEAST OF ZOODOCHOS PIGI	Friday just after Easter	KARIES
FEAST OF THE SAVIOUR	6th of August	MARMARO
FEAST OF SHROVE MONDAY	Shrove Monday	MESTA
FEAST OF TAXIARHES	8th of November	MESTA
FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY	15th of August	MESTA
THE BURNING OF JUDE	Sunday Easter	MESTA
FEAST OF AG. ANARGIRI	1st of July	NENITA
FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY	15th of August	NENITA
FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY	15th August	PIRGI	This feast takes place in August 15th. During the celebration, the locals dance the traditional dance called “Pirgousikos”.
THE NINE DAYS OF VIRGIN MARY	23th of August	PIRGI
CULTURAL EVENTS	All the year	THIMIANA	The Cultural Society organises theatrical performances, dances and movie projections.
THE FEAST OF MOSTRA	Last Sunday of Halloween	THIMIANA	The feast of Mostra is the only carnival in Chios. During this event, the people revive the chase of the pirates. The youngsters dance “Talimi”, holding swords. The chariots mock the current events.
FEAST OF AG. ANARGIRI	1st of July	THIMIANA
FEAST OF AGIA ERMIONI	4th of September	THIMIANA
FEAST OF THE SAVIOUR	6th August	THIMIANA
FEAST OF AGIA MARKELLA	22nd July	VOLISSOS	The feast of Agia Markella is attended by pilgrims not only from Chios, but from the rest of Greece, as well. The feast lasts three days.
FEAST OF AGIOS PANDELEIMONAS	27th of July	VOLISSOS
FEAST OF THE SAVIOUR	6th of August	VOLISSOS
FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY	15th of August	VOLISSOS
FEAST OF PANAGIA ERITHIANI	15th of August	VRONDADOS
FEAST OF PANAGIA MERSINIDIOU	24th of September	VRONDADOS
FEAST OF PANAGIA MOUTSAINI	25th of March	VRONDADOS