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June 21, 2019 - Hiking
June 21, 2019
Every summer Anafi hosts several cultural events and celebrations, while the festivities are honored by many visitors from the neighboring islands. In the middle of August a three-day sports event, called Yakithia, takes place in Chora and visitors can also enjoy traditional music, food, and wine. The most famous and popular feast of the island is held on September 7th-8th at the monastery of Panagia Kalamiotissa. The religious ritual starts at the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi. The locals carry the icon of Virgin Mary (Panagia) to the old monastery of Panagia Kalamiotissa where an all-night ceremony takes place.
Other events held in Anafi:
- Festival of Prophet Elias in Vrisi (July 20th)
- Festival of Aghios Panteleimonas in Vayia (July 27th)
- Festival of Panagia (Virgin Mary) in Chora (August 15th)
- Festival of Aghios Dimitrios in Mantourlo (October 27th)
- Festival of Aghios Antonios (January 17th)
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