A reason for villagers bonding and revival of their ancestors’ traditions are the celebrations at various Cycladic Islands. Today, folk festivals are an attraction and a summer experience, where each visitor eagerly await to attend.
Specifically, we gathered the most famous traditional “gathering” in Paros island per settlement!
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June 23: Saint John the Baptist in Prodromo
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June 24: Saint Athanasios in Kosto
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June 30: Saint Anargyroi in Paroikia
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July 7: Saint Kyriaki at Lefkes
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July 17: Saint Marína in Kosto
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July 26: Saint Panteleimon in Kosto
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July 26: Saint Panteleimonas in Kosto
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July 27: Saint Paraskevi in Naoussa
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August 6: Transfiguration of Jesus in Marpissa
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August 15: Church of Ekatontapyliani in Paroikia
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August 18: Saint Arsenius in Petaloudes
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August 23: The assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Náousa
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August 27: Saint Fanourios in Ambelas
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September 7: Virgin in Marmara Sea
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September 14: Holy Cross in Agkairia
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September 20: Saintt Eustathius in Marmara
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September 28: Saint John Detis in Naousa,
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September 29: Saint John Kaparos in Lefkes
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Karavola Festival in Lefkes