The traditional festivals (panigiria) that take place day and night are of great significance in the cultural activities in the Municipality.
They are all religious festivities organized by the cultural associations and the church committees of the villages.
You should not miss the one on August 6 at Christos. All the fiestas preserve their traditional character and are planned by the volunteering members of every Society without payment.
Any amount of income that may come from these fiestas are used by the societies for the
Dancing never ends!common wealth of the village. At the Ikarian festivals you will enjoy traditional music eat goat meat and drink Ikarian red wine.( Video )
FESTIVALS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF RACHES
January 7th, at Proespera
February 10th, at Kalamos
February 23th, at Agios Polykarpos
March 25th, at Mavriannou
April 23rd, at Amalou
May 14th, at Agios Isidoros
In May, at Armenistis
In May, at Kastanies (Tragostasi)
In June, at Trapalou
June 24th, at Agios Ioannis in Christos – Raches
June 30th, at Pezi
July 1st, at Kares, Profiti Ilia, Vrakades
July 26th, at Karkinagri
July 27th, at Agios Panteleimonas
August 6th, at Kalamos, Christos – Raches
August 15th, at Gialiskari, kouniadi, Lagada
In August, at Agios DIMITRIOS
August 29th, at Proespera
