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The Rokka Festivals 2025
The Rokka Festivals return in 2025, breathing life into the villages of the Kissamos inland with a celebration of art, culture, and collective experience. For twelve years, this annual institution has transformed the villages of Rokka and Kera into a vibrant, handmade festival. This year, the festivities expand to include the village of Pervolakia for […]
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Loom & Weaving Festival in Ierapetra
A three-day festival in Ierapetra from August 7-9, organized by the ECCE! cultural organization, celebrates the art of Cretan weaving. Held at the 2nd Experimental Primary School, the event features free daily activities including exhibitions of traditional and contemporary textiles like xomblia, hands-on workshops for adults and children, and live loom demonstrations. The program includes lectures, international film screenings, a panel on "Invisible Labor, Visible Art," and a closing ceremony with a contemporary dance performance by the ÀMFI group.
Water Festival 2025 in Zaros
The Zaros Cultural Association presents the annual "Water Festival," a four-day celebration of nature, culture, and tradition set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Zaros. From Thursday, August 7th, to Sunday, August 10th, 2025, the village of Zaros will host a series of events that highlight the region's rich natural heritage, intrinsically linked to its […]
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Arvi Banana Festival 2025
The Cultural, Educational, and Beautification Association of Arvi is hosting the 7th annual Banana Festival, a well-established event in southern Crete that celebrates the region's unique local product and its place of origin. This year's festival, held from August 8th to 10th, 2025, is dedicated to the memory of Nikos Papadakis, a beloved figure who […]
10th Mylopotamos Land: A Celebration of Local Culture, Arts, and Production
The Cultural and Educational Association of Perama, in collaboration with the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Mylopotamos, and the Rethymno Chamber of Commerce, presents the "10th Mylopotamos Land" festival. This three-day event, held in the central square of the Perama Town Hall, is a vibrant showcase designed to highlight the rich and positive identity […]
11th Culture Festival in Smari
The Cultural Association of Smari presents the "11th Culture Festival," a ten-day event taking place from Friday, August 8th to Sunday, August 17th, 2025. Organized with the support of the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Minoa Pediada, the Local Community of Smari, and the Parish of Smari, the festival is a celebration of local […]
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The Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
The Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
The Municipality of Minoa Pediada, in collaboration with local cultural associations and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, presents the 2nd thematic festival, "The Circle of Culture." This year's event focuses on the rich historical period from the Byzantine to the Venetian era within the municipality. Running from August 4th to August 24th, 2025, the […]
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The Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
The Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
The Municipality of Minoa Pediada, in collaboration with local cultural associations and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, presents the 2nd thematic festival, "The Circle of Culture." This year's event focuses on the rich historical period from the Byzantine to the Venetian era within the municipality. Running from August 4th to August 24th, 2025, the […]
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Epilinia 2025: A Celebration of Wine and Culture in Vathypetro
Epilinia 2025: A Celebration of Wine and Culture in Vathypetro
The Cultural and Landscaping Association of Vathypetro, in collaboration with the Municipality of Archanes-Asterousia, the Region of Crete, and the Regional Development Fund of Crete, presents "Epilinia 2025," an atmospheric event dedicated to Cretan wine, culture, and tradition under the August full moon. Set in the historic location of Vathypetro, this third annual celebration brings […]
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12th Shepherd and Cheese Festival in Zoniana, 2025
12th Shepherd and Cheese Festival in Zoniana, 2025
The 12th annual Shepherd and Cheese Festival, organized by the community of Zoniana in collaboration with the Region of Crete and the Municipality of Mylopotamos, returns to celebrate the deep-rooted traditions of animal husbandry and cheese-making in this rural area. This vibrant event has become a significant cultural gathering, attracting thousands of visitors each year […]
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The Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
The Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
The Municipality of Minoa Pediada, in collaboration with local cultural associations and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, presents the 2nd thematic festival, "The Circle of Culture." This year's event focuses on the rich historical period from the Byzantine to the Venetian era within the municipality. Running from August 4th to August 24th, 2025, the […]