Festivals in Askeli
Askeli, Poros
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Festivals in Askeli is a seasonal programme of cultural celebrations held in the coastal resort of Askeli on the island of Poros. The events typically run from late spring to early autumn, featuring local music, dance, and religious processions. The festivals are organised by the Poros municipality and local cultural associations, drawing both residents and visitors to the waterfront venues.
What to expect
- The main summer festival, the Feast of the Assumption on 15 August, includes a vespers service, a candlelit procession along the harbour, and a fireworks display over the sea.
- Traditional Greek folk dance troupes perform on a temporary stage set up on the Askeli beachfront, with performances lasting about two hours each evening.
- Local tavernas and street vendors set up stalls during festival nights, offering grilled octopus, souvlaki, and the island's honey-drenched pastries.
- A children's programme runs on weekday afternoons, with puppet shows, face painting, and traditional games such as sack races on the sand.
- The festivals conclude with a closing-night concert featuring rebetiko and laiko music, performed by a live band from Athens, starting at 9 pm.
- The events suit families, couples, and older travellers who enjoy low-key cultural gatherings, with seating on plastic chairs or blankets on the beach.
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