Apokries Carnival in Athens
25febAll Day17marApokries Carnival in Athens
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Apokries Carnival in Athens is a big celebration right before the period of lent. Greeks will wander the streets while eating, singing, and partying in festive outfits. The first day of
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Apokries Carnival in Athens is a big celebration right before the period of lent. Greeks will wander the streets while eating, singing, and partying in festive outfits.
The first day of the carnival is on a Thursday which they call ‘Smoke Thursday’or ‘Tsiknopempti’. This day is set 10 days before the beginning of fasting. During the Carnival, there will be parades with colorful and satirical floats. There will be percussion music and traditional costumes
All around the city you will be surrounded by street parades, food, homemade sweets, and music. There will be live concerts at squares and indoor halls all around.
As this isn’t enough, there are many activities for children. Animators and clowns will entertain the kids, while others will get a face painting, or participate in the contest for the best costume. This week-long event has something to offer for everybody and is guaranteed.
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Time
February 25 (Sunday) - March 17 (Sunday)
Location
Varvakios Central Market, Athens, Greece
Athinas 42, Athina 105 51, Greece
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05mayAll DayAnastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens
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Anastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens is the celebration of Good Friday and the night of Holy Saturday. These dates are the most important events of Greek Orthodox Easter. The priests of
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Anastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens is the celebration of Good Friday and the night of Holy Saturday. These dates are the most important events of Greek Orthodox Easter.
The priests of the different churches start chanting at midnight. They will chant “Christos Anesti” which means ‘Christ has risen’. While chanting, they will pass the holy light through the crowd from one devotee to the other.
One of the most spectacular celebrations is the Anastasi in Neos Kosmos, Athens. There will be Molotovs, fireworks, and fire at the midnight mass. This will all take place outside the church of Analipseos in the neighborhood Neos Kosmos. Local people will set off fireworks and Molotov cocktails and light up the streets.
When you visit this event look for the places where the local people are standing together. Just to make sure you are in a safe spot to witness this thrilling explosive event that will fill the streets with fire.
If you want to know more about this event, you can visit this website. While you are planning our stay in Europe you might want to learn more about other events in Europe and the rest of the world. And do this quiz to find the best place for your next trip.
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All Day (Sunday)
Location
Analipseos curch, Neos Kosmos, Athens
Lagoumitzi 44, Athens 117 45, Greece
11mayAll Day19Girona Temps de Flors
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Flower Season in Girona (Girona Temps de Flors) is one of the most visited and lively events that take place in Girona. During this time Girona becomes a unique, vivid
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Flower Season in Girona (Girona Temps de Flors) is one of the most visited and lively events that take place in Girona. During this time Girona becomes a unique, vivid garden with plant installations all over the city. The flower festival Girona Temps de Flors has been taking place since 1954.
Every year, various contesters take part in exciting competitions. Some of them include the contest for the most beautiful bouquet of roses, single rose, leaf plants, cactus, etc.
During the festival, artists decorate historical places such as Girona Cathedral, Arab Baths of Girona, Gironella Tower and Plaça dels Jurats with artistic flower pieces.
While you are there, don’t forget to book tickets for the Girona Family Music Festival, which takes place at the beginning of June.
Girona is only a bit more than an hour’s drive away from Barcelona. Check out our updated Barcelona guides: Barcelona – Best Family Hotels, Discover Barcelona, Barcelona Travel Guide, and Barcelona – Best Family Activities.
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may 11 (Saturday) - 19 (Sunday)
Location
Girona
Plaça Miquel Santaló i Pavor, 1, 17002 Girona, Spain
