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Cultural Events

EXPERIENCE LOCAL FOLKLORE TRADITIONS

Loutraki

THE PLACE OF TRADITIONS

Discover firsthand the rich cultural heritage for which the region is famous, taking part in traditional festivals and experiencing local customs, whose origins are lost in the depths of the centuries.

There is no better way to explore the local culture, the environment of the area and the local idiosyncrasy. Whichever festival you may attend, it is certain that you will enjoy yourselves and that you will be treated with local drinks and delicacies.

Spring

Karatzovitiko carnival

On Sunday of the Carnival (eve of Pure Monday) a dance and fire festival is set up in the center of Aridaia, where the well-known parade of carnivalists and chariots is held.

Pure Monday

At Ano (Upper) Loutraki, on Pure Monday, the Pozarokoulouma festival is held. At the same place, on St. George’s day the Traditional festival takes place.

Choir Meeting - Association of Music Friends of Almopia "Arion"

The Cultural Folklore Group "Almopes" revives the customs of the area in the 3rd ten-day-span of March and the 2nd ten-day-span of June.

Kerasia

Traditional festival in the homonymous village with music, dance and traditional dishes of the Ascension, 40 days after Easter.

Traditional cuisine feast

It is held in the 3rd ten-day-span of May and is an ideal opportunity to experience the region's gastronomic tradition and taste local dishes.


Summer

Cultural meeting

Takes place in the municipal apartment of Promachonas on 28-29 June and operators from all over Greece participate.

Akriteia

It is the biggest traditional celebration in the area with events in Aridaia and Loutraki. It is held during the end of July and includes dance events with dance groups from Greece and abroad.

Feast of Prophet Elias

During 18-19-20 of July at Apsalos.

Cultural 3-day event

Takes place during the 2nd fortnight of August.

Kerasiotika

Cultural events with traditional music and dance on 23-25 August.

Pozaritika

Organized in the last week of August by the Cultural Association of Loutraki "THE POZAR", founded in 1983. It lasts three days and includes a host of cultural and traditional events with traditional music, dance, folk night and theatrical performances.


Fall

Chestnut festival

In the beginning of October, the chestnut festival is celebrated for which the area is famous. At a great feast in the village square, chestnuts are offered by the local producers. In the Orma village it takes part in the 1st ten-day-span of October and in the Likostomo village in the 2nd ten-day-span of October.

Tsipouro festival

Takes place during the 1st ten-day-span of October at Piperia village.


Winter

Christmas

Two days before Christmas local customs revive and the spark lights for good. Together, the «Kolenda» lights up, where large fires are lit on the mountain of the neighbouring village Orma.

Sourva

On December 30, fire at the square of the village is lit and around it is a feast is organized, called "Sourva", with plenty of brusco wine, food treats, traditional dances and music.


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