Greece events and festivals are known by a common name- panagiri in the country. There are various types of panagiri that is festivals, which are celebrated by the people through out the year. These events and festivals in Greece are among the main tourist attractions. There are different events and festivals in different seasons. Greece is an ancient country where the people have strong religious beliefs. The people follow their traditions very strictly. The festivals give an idea about the Greek traditions. There are several types of events and festivals of Greece. Among all the festivals, the main and hugely celebrated festivals are:
- Summer cinemas in Greece- These are also known as the open-air cinemas. The summer season in Greece starts from May and lasts till September. The summer or open-air cinemas entertain the public by showing movie in an open area, where they can enjoy the movie in an open space and avoid the suffocated or closed area of any theater.
- Easter customs in Greece- Easter is celebrated all around the world in the month of April but the celebration continues for one month that is April to May in Greece. The customs for celebrating Easter in Greece includes procession of the Epitaph on Good Friday and a huge celebration of dance, music and a wide range of good food on the next day that is Easter Saturday followed by the Sunday.
- Greece Carnivals- Most of the occasions in Greece is celebrated by organizing big and fun-filled carnivals. These carnivals include local dance and music, showcasing the art and culture and there are people from many countries all around the world who come to visit Greece to get a feel of these carnivals.
The other Greece festivals are traditional heritage of Greece, epiphany, Greek Independence Day and other general
Greece events and festivals.
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