GNTO-Greek Islands-Andros-Events

Andros EVENTS

NAME DATE CITY DESCRIPTION

CELEBRATION OF AGIA THEOSKEPASTI Last Friday of the Hymns ANDROS Celebration of the protector-saint Agia Theoskepasti, involving the icon’s litany, dancing and torch-races.

CELEBRATION OF VIRGIN MARY August 15th ANDROS The Celebration involves violins and a feast. According to the custom, people dance until dawn, eating the local dish “froutalia” and drinking “soumada”, a soft-drink made by almond.

CULTURAL EVENTS Throughout the year ANDROS The Society of the “Unknown Sailor” organises cultural events throughout the year, in the island’s capital.

FEAST OF AGIA MARINA July 17th APIKIA

FEAST OF THE BIRTH OF VIRGIN MARY Septenber 8th APIKIA

FEAST OF THE DORMATION OF VIRGIN MARY August 15th APIKIA

FEAST OF BATSI July 27th BATSI The feast takes place at the Monastery of Agia.

FEAST OF VARSAMIA August 6th GAVRIO

“GAVRIOTIKA” Summer GAVRIO The summer event of “Gavriotika” includes dances and exhibitions.

FEAST OF CORK July 26th GAVRIO

LABOUR DAY May 1st KATAKILOS In the village of Katakilos, people celebrate Labour Day in Special way.

NINE DAYS OF VIRGIN MARY August 23rd MENITES The feast taking place in Menites, involves dancing and singing.

FEAST OF AGIOS NIKOLAOS December 6th MESSARIA

FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY August 15th MESSARIA The feast involves dancing and singing.

FEAST OG AGIOS SPIRIDON December 12th MESSARIA

“HIROSFAGI” October - December ORMOS KORTHIOU The procedure of butchering a pig in a ceremonious way. “Hirosfagi” is celebreted in a special way and a lot of fun.

“KORTHIANA” August ORMOS KORTHIOU

FEAST OF AGIOS FANOURIOS August 27th ORMOS KORTHIOU

FEAST OF AGIOS PANDELEIMON July 27th VOUNI The feast takes place at the area of Vouni.

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*NAME*	*DATE*	*CITY*	*DESCRIPTION*
CELEBRATION OF AGIA THEOSKEPASTI	Last Friday of the Hymns	ANDROS	Celebration of the protector-saint Agia Theoskepasti, involving the icon’s litany, dancing and torch-races.
CELEBRATION OF VIRGIN MARY	August 15th	ANDROS	The Celebration involves violins and a feast. According to the custom, people dance until dawn, eating the local dish “froutalia” and drinking “soumada”, a soft-drink made by almond.
CULTURAL EVENTS	Throughout the year	ANDROS	The Society of the “Unknown Sailor” organises cultural events throughout the year, in the island’s capital.
FEAST OF AGIA MARINA	July 17th	APIKIA
FEAST OF THE BIRTH OF VIRGIN MARY	Septenber 8th	APIKIA
FEAST OF THE DORMATION OF VIRGIN MARY	August 15th	APIKIA
FEAST OF BATSI	July 27th	BATSI	The feast takes place at the Monastery of Agia.
FEAST OF VARSAMIA	August 6th	GAVRIO
“GAVRIOTIKA”	Summer	GAVRIO	The summer event of “Gavriotika” includes dances and exhibitions.
FEAST OF CORK	July 26th	GAVRIO
LABOUR DAY	May 1st	KATAKILOS	In the village of Katakilos, people celebrate Labour Day in Special way.
NINE DAYS OF VIRGIN MARY	August 23rd	MENITES	The feast taking place in Menites, involves dancing and singing.
FEAST OF AGIOS NIKOLAOS	December 6th	MESSARIA
FEAST OF VIRGIN MARY	August 15th	MESSARIA	The feast involves dancing and singing.
FEAST OG AGIOS SPIRIDON	December 12th	MESSARIA
“HIROSFAGI”	October - December	ORMOS KORTHIOU	The procedure of butchering a pig in a ceremonious way. “Hirosfagi” is celebreted in a special way and a lot of fun.
“KORTHIANA”	August	ORMOS KORTHIOU
FEAST OF AGIOS FANOURIOS	August 27th	ORMOS KORTHIOU
FEAST OF AGIOS PANDELEIMON	July 27th	VOUNI	The feast takes place at the area of Vouni.