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Skiathos
island
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At
the "Bourtzi", throughout the summer, the local council organises
a series of cultural events. The "Boutzi" is the small, wooded peninsular
situated between the old harbour & the new ferry harbour. On it is
a magnificent old stone building (which used to be the school), an open-air
theatre & a traditional Greek coffee shop. In the "Bourtzi" building,
exhibitions are held of the work of Greek artists & photographers.
Other facets of Greek culture, such as ancient mosaics, are also shown.
The open-air theatre, which is a marvelous place to sit on a warm summers
night, hosts performances ranging from ballet & concerts through theatre
& films to traditional Greek "shadow-theatre". It is well worth a visit
here, it is not necessary to understand Greek to enjoy most of these events
& the atmosphere is quite special. Live music is performed at the traditional
cafe on many evenings throughout the summer & the sea & the lights
of Skiathos harbour make a wonderful backdrop to these performances.
Tickets
for these events can be obtained from the tourist information bureau situated
close to the "Bourtzi", behind the harbour authorities office.
Feasts
The
Assumption of the Virgin Mary , 14/8/2002 - 15/8/2002
Procession
of the epitaph of the Virgin Mary on the 15th of August at the monastery
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