LOCAL FESTIVALS
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All year around are held a lot of traditional festivals in honor of many saints. So, through the revival of old customs, younger and visitors have the chance to know the traditional folkways of the island. The biggest festivals are:
7th of May, the festival of Saint John Spiliotis in the cave’s entrance with the participation of local dancing groups.
23-23 of June on the celebration date of Saint John revives the custom of Klidonas from the dancing group of Antiparos, in the island’s port.
In the middle of July is organized the festival of Saint Marina for three days, in the port of Antiparos with traditional dances, songs, blow out and local specialties.
7th of September is held a festival in the church of Panagia Faneromeni, in the other side of Antiparos. Reaching it is by fish boats.
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