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Cultural events
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island of Patmos is called the Jerusalem of the Aegean due to overwhelming
atmosphere created there during the great feast of Christianity. Pilgrims
flock there especially during the Holy Week when rites and celebrations are
exceptionally illustrious. On the 15th August, the Feast of the Virgin Mary,
a church service is held in the morning and in the afternoon, open-air
festivities are held with folk dances accompanied by local music and local
delicacies. The most significant series of cultural events in Kos is the
Hypocratia Festival held every year in August, which includes, musical,
dramatic and artistic performances as well as athletic contests. In August
the Rhodians and the island visitors head for the resort of Ialysos to enjoy
the local festival. Traditional dancing takes place along with many other
activities, which are open for participation to people from Greece and
abroad.
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