Category: Geofestivals

On Easter Tuesday, the Cultural Association of Ropoto (E.M.S. Ropoto) organizes a special celebration at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Ropoto. After the Divine Liturgy, a pilgrimage to the icon of the Resurrection takes place in the church courtyard. Following this, long-standing Easter traditions of the village are…

In 1958, a major effort began in Pyli to organize an impressive Carnival celebration, led by local artists and community members. Around fifteen elaborately decorated floats were created, with Mr. Efthymios Plakias and the Ntouvlis brothers (Dimos, Kostas, and Gogo) playing central roles. Spectators were amazed by the grandeur of…

The Panhellenic Cross-Country Running Championship is held at the “Skamnies” Cross-Country Sports Center in the Community of Pigi, in collaboration with SEGAS (Hellenic Athletics Federation) – Thessaly Division and the Departments of Physical Education and Sport Science (TEFAA). The event usually takes place every other year, depending on the competition…

At the end of July, the Women’s Association “To Dousiko”, in collaboration with the Cultural Office of the Municipality, organizes the annual Corn Festival in the village of Agios Vissarionas. Each year, the festival revives the tradition of corn harvesting and preparation, helping younger generations appreciate this agricultural treasure that…