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Since it is not possible to appraise Greek culture as a whole via a computer screen, we will try to give you a glimpse into the great adventure that is called "Greek Culture", from ancient through to modern times. We will present you with ancient and modern cultural events that are organised throughout the season on the amazing island of Crete and which reflect our civilization ...and will enrich your nights.
Chania
| April |
"Hohlidovradia" (festival for cooking snails, a traditional Cretan delicacy) takes place in the village of Vamos. |
| Easter |
The impressive Stock-farmers Festival takes place in the village of Asi Gonia. |
| May |
Athletic games "Venizelia" and the Cretan Peace Conference. |
| First week of July |
Artistic events that take place every year in Fourni and the village of Anogia. |
| 20-Jul |
The Festival of the Prophet Elias in Sougia. |
| 24-27 July |
The "Cretan Land" Festival at Omalos plateau, which presents four days of music, local culinary delights and entertainment, all in a fascinating landscape. |
| Beginning of August |
The Wine Festival that takes place in the village of Kasteli. |
| Beginning of August |
The "Vamos" cultural events. |
| 6-Aug |
The Festival of Metamorphosis in Georgioupolis. |
| 15-Aug |
The Festival of Panagia at Gonia Monastery. |
| 15-Aug |
The Festival of Panagia at Hrissoskalitissa Monastery in Elafonissi. |
| 29-Aug |
The Festival of Agios Ioannis at the church of Agios Ioannis that is located in a steep ravine in the village of Kolimbari. |
| During August |
Interesting cultural events organized by the municipality. |
| During August |
The cultural events "Musical August" in Paleohora. |
| October |
The Chestnut Festival in Elos. |
Additionally, various festivals are organized by all of the local municipalities, which host cultural, theatrical and musical events in various locations that are decided and altered every year throughout the summer months.
Heraklion
| During Easter |
The Festival of Agios Georgios in Kasteli. |
| During May |
The Cherry Festival in Krousonas. |
| 24-Jun |
The Festival of Agios Ioannis Klidonas in Agios Miron, where you can sample various fruits and "tsikoudia". |
| During July and August |
Cultural events in Mires, Festos and Tibaki. |
| 6-Aug |
The Festival of Metamorphosis in Arkalohori. |
| 15-Aug |
The Festival of Panagia in Rodia. |
| 15-Aug |
The Festival of Panagia in Limenas, Hersonissos. |
| During August |
The Festival of the Grape of Arhanes in Arhanes. |
| During August |
3-day cultural events. |
| During August |
The Emigrant Festival |
| During the summer |
The cultural events "Heraklio - Kalokairi" that take place at the garden-theatre "Kazantzakis". |
| During September |
2-day cultural event. |
| 14-Sep |
Memorial for the 820 inhabitants that where executed in Viannos. |
Additionally, various festivals are organized by all of the local municipalities, which host cultural, theatrical and musical events in various locations that are decided and altered every year throughout the summer months.
Lasithi
| 20-Jul |
The Festival of the Prophet Elias in the town of Sitia. |
| 6-Aug |
The Festival of Metamorphosis in the villages of Zakros and Kritsa. |
| 15-Aug |
Traditional festivals in the town of Ierapetra. |
| 15-Aug |
A liturgy at the Church of Kera. |
| 15-Aug |
The Festival of Panagia in the town of Neapolis. |
| During August |
3-day cultural events. |
| During August |
The Festival of "Soultanina". |
| During the summer |
The "Lato" cultural events, as well as the Resurrection and the burning of Judas on a stage in the middle of the lake in the town of Agios Nikolaos. |
| During the summer |
The Cultural Society of Tzermiado organizes cultural events. |
| During October |
Free Fish Night in Elounda. |
| 6-Dec |
The Festival of Agios Nikolaos. |
Additionally, various festivals are organized by all of the local municipalities, which host cultural, theatrical and musical events in various locations that are decided and altered every year throughout the summer months.
Rethymno
| 15-Aug |
The Festival of Panagia in Agia Galini and Koxare. |
| 15-Aug |
The Festival of Panagia in Anogia. |
| During August |
The cultural event "Cultural August", a tribute to Renaissance, and Nautical Week. Most of the "Cultural August" events take place at "Erofili" theater in the fortress, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy summer night walks through the narrow stone patterned streets of the "Fortentza" and to enjoy magic moments of theater, dance and music. |
| During August |
The musical events "Anogia". |
| During August |
The Children's Book Festival, the Raisin Festival, the Apricot Festival, and the Lemon Festival, in Perama. |
| During August |
Cultural events in Hromonastiri. |
| 8-Nov |
The anniversary of the Holocaust of Arcadi is marked by a very interesting event that takes place in Arcadi. |
Additionally, various festivals are organized by all of the local municipalities, which host cultural, theatrical and musical events in various locations that are decided and altered every year throughout the summer months
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