Symi Island, Dodecanese, Greece
Symi is alive with cultural events.
From the traditional name day festivals, to art classes arranged by the Women’s Association of Symi, to social gatherings at the Symi Dream Gallery; from football and basketball matches to dance classes and shows. The island is home to many writers, musicians, artists and talented, creative people.
Since 1995, Symi has hosted the Symi Festival during the months of July to September.This festival was founded by Greek political journalist, Ioannis (John) Diakogiannis, who established it in the birthplace of his father Eleftherios C. Diakogiannis. Since its inception it has attracted many Greek musicians (Katy Garbi, Eleftheria Arvanitaki, Glykeria, Alkistis Protopsalti, Dimitra Galani, Miltos Pasxahildis etc.) to perform steam free open-air concerts in the main square of Yialos, and also consists of many dance and theatre events.
From the traditional name day festivals, to art classes arranged by the Women’s Association of Symi, to social gatherings at the Symi Dream Gallery; from football and basketball matches to dance classes and shows. The island is home to many writers, musicians, artists and talented, creative people.
Since 1995, Symi has hosted the Symi Festival during the months of July to September.This festival was founded by Greek political journalist, Ioannis (John) Diakogiannis, who established it in the birthplace of his father Eleftherios C. Diakogiannis. Since its inception it has attracted many Greek musicians (Katy Garbi, Eleftheria Arvanitaki, Glykeria, Alkistis Protopsalti, Dimitra Galani, Miltos Pasxahildis etc.) to perform steam free open-air concerts in the main square of Yialos, and also consists of many dance and theatre events.