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When planning your holiday, combine it with a chance to join in the local events and festivals to really feel part of the Greek way of life.
 
Here are some important dates for your 2012 Greek diary:
 
February
27 February Orthodox Clean Monday

March
25 March


Independence Day - Festival in Pilona in celebration of St Gerasimos
 
April
  13 April Orthodox Good Friday
  14 April Orthodox Easter Saturday
  15 April Orthodox Easter Sunday
  16 April Orthodox Easter Monday
23 April Agios Georgios (St George's Day) celebrated in village of Lardos
 
May
  1 May May Bank Holiday - a big festival day here in Greece.
   
June
 

4 June
23/24 June
Holy Spirit Monday
Rhodes Rock Festival 2012 in St Pauls Bay.  Details of tribute bands rocking the resort of Lindos coming soon.  
25 June Think Floyd live in the Ancient Amphitheatre of Lindos.
29 June St Paul's and St Peter's Day is marked by special celebrations in St Pauls Bay, Lindos
 
July

Festival of Agias Marinas in Appolakia Village

Melon Festival in Appolakia
 
August
5-6 August Kiotari Festival of Sotiros
15 August Assumption of the Virgin Mary – celebrated throughout Greece
23 August Festival of Saint Savvas in Gennadi village
28 August Festival of St John in Profilia
 
September
8 September Festival of the holy virgin at Tsambika Monastery – dedicated to women who wish to conceive
27 September Tourism Day – celebrate and join in the dancing and festivities which take place in Lindos
 
October
28 October Ochi Day – on this day in 1940 the Greek government defied Mussolini's ultimatum. This historic ‘No' day is celebrated with school and military parades in towns and local villages.