The
carnival celebrations of Skyros, in late February-early March, are unique.
Anthropologists believe that these practices are genuinely pagan, deriving
probably from the ancient worship of Dionysus. On the same island in August,
horse racings take place with the local breed of small ponies. The jockeys
wear special local costumes and the village maidens, dressed as brides in
traditional costumes, dance local tunes.
Cultural events
