We celebrate August 15 and we visit Kos island at the peak of the Greek summer!
The 15th of August is an important date for the Greek calendar and the whole country celebrates the religious “Dekapendavgousto” for the Assumption of Virgin Mary. The first church you will lay eyes on as you approach the island of Kos, is that of Panaghia (Virgin Mary) Gorgoeliko situated within the main town of the island along the Miaouli shore which you may visit to admire its elaborate wooden temple. On the island of Hippocrates, there are numerous churches devoted to Virgin Mary, such as the Kimissi (Assumption) in Antimachia village and Panaghia Sindriani, both of which are worthy of your visit.
Greek local customs in Kos pertaining to the “Dekapendavgoustos” religious feast:
The day before -14th of August- the ladies of the household will make several different sweets for the “Panaghia” which translates to Virgin Mary in English. in addition, try to find and taste the “katines” which are handmade cheese pies also containing onion, egg and red cheese, a special cheese preserved in red wine. The cheese pies are baked in large baking pans and the housewives use a key in order to make shapes at the one edge of the dough. The ladies of every household will also bake bread called “eftazimo” whch they will serve in small square pieces at the festive table next day, on the 15th of August.
If you are going to be visiting Kos in the next few days, you will thoroughly enjoy the customs and festivities of this special day. For your accommodation select to stay at Aqua Blue Boutique Hotel. The hotel opened its doors in April 2012 and is the sole boutique hotel on the island of Kos. Additionally, it is listed as a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. A contemporary accommodation paradise emphasising also on gastronomy through superb thematic evenings with inspirational dishes of haute cuisine or casual barbeques with local meat of outstanding quality. The view of the Aegean sea complements the contemporary architecture and modern decor of its beautiful Suites where you are going to be spending a marvellous holiday…guaranteed.
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