Public Holidays and Festivals

Halki is anb island rich not only in natural beauty but also in cultural history and tradition.
Festivals combine old customs with new and afford an excellent opportunity for visitors to tap into the roots of the island's history, tradition and culture.

This is probably an annual festival and the locals and visiting tourists look forward to these events and everyone has a great time. Local musicians play all night long and village dances take place with some of the dancers wearing national costume.

15th August - Festival of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
29th August - Festival of St. John
14th September - Monastery of 'Stavros'
8th November - Feast of Archangel Michail Panormitis

These festivals are usually celebrated by the locals gathering in the church, following by feasting and dancing to live music.

A favourite food served at most of the 'Panayeria' is lamb, usually cooked on the spit over charcoal. There are also the 'souvlakia' which are small pieces of pork grilled on a wooden skewer. These are always accompanied by a selection of salads and freshly baked bread.