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Robola Wine Festival
A wine festival is organised in Fragata on the 18th of August until the 20th during which local wines can be tasted along with some mouth-watering appetizers.
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Feast day of the Virgin Mary
The celebration of the feast day of the Virgin Mary takes place on the 15th of August all around the island. The celebration is particular in the village of Markopoulo where harmless snakes are surrounding the monastery of the Virgin; this phenomenon is explained by a legend that says that those snakes were nuns transformed by the Virgin in snakes in order to escape from a pirate attack. A famous religious festival is honouring the Virgin and the nuns in this village, with traditional music, dances and a banquet.
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Union of the Ionian Islands
A big festival takes place on the 21st of May in Argostoli, celebrating and commemorating the union of the Ionian Islands, effectuated on May 21st, 1864. |
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International Music Festival of Argostoli
This festival takes place on the end of August in the capital of Kefalonia, Argostoli and presents various Greek and international artists performing various instruments in various places of the town. |
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Theatrical Festival
A presentation of various theatrical plays performed by Greek theatrical troupes is organised on July the 15th in the town of Argostoli, the capital of the island. |
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Music Festival of Lixouri
The festival takes place in the village of Lixouri during the month of September; traditional music can be heard during this festival. |
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Feast of Panagia Agrilia
The festival celebrating the feast day of the Virgin Agrilia takes place on the 23rd of August in Sami, in the monastery of Panagia Agrilion;
a religious ceremony is held, followed by a great feast with traditional music, dances, food and wine. |
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"Eortia" Cultural Events Sami
Various cultural events are organised on July and August by the Municipality of Sami such as concerts, theatrical performances, traditional dances, art exhibitions, etc... |
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