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IKARIA EVENTS

*NAME*	*DATE*	*CITY*	*DESCRIPTION*
*FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY*	*15th of August*	*GIALISKARI*	*During this feast, the locals celebrate dancing the traditional dance of Ikaria.*
*ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION FROM THE TURKS*	*17th of July*	*AGIOS KIRIKOS*	*The historic anniversary of the island’s liberation from the Turks is celebrated with a feast.*
*FEAST OF AGIA PARASKEVI*	*26th of July*	*KARKINAGRI*
*FEAST OF AKAMATRA*	*15th of August*	*EVDILOS*	*The feast takes place at the village of Akamatra, south of Evdilos.*
*FEAST OF HRISTOS RAHON*	*6th of August*	*HRISTOS RAHON*	At Hristos, in August 6th, is held the biggest feast of the island, in which every inhabitant participates. There is free pop - roast, stew, “prothesi” and lamb. The celebration lasts until the following day.
*FEAST OF PROFITIS ILIAS*	*20th of July*	*AGIOS KIRIKOS*	*The feast involves popular instruments and violin, as well as free local wine, stew and roasted lamb.*
*FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY*	*15th of August*	*HRISTOS RAHON*	*During the feast of Virgin Mary, there is free roast, lamb chops and soup, called “prothesi”. Every inhabitant helps prepare the feast, which lasts until the following day.*
*LIBERTY OF IKARIA*	*14th - 17th of July*	*EVDILOS*	*Feast for the anniversary of the island’s liberation from the Turks.*

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