festivals

Open Festivals Banned in Greece Until the End of July

2020-07-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Committee of Infectious disease and the Greek Health Ministry decided to cancel festivals across the country until the end of July.

Crete’s Rethymno Carnival 2018: Partying On

2018-02-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Since 1914 the city of Rethymno, in North-Central Crete, has celebrated a magnificent festive event, the Carnival of Rethymno. This year, as in the past, the town folk will present; parties, masquerades, traditional dancing and music, theater performances, parades, and many other events.

Coming in August: The International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra

2017-06-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming to the south coast of Crete this August 5th thru 9th, the 4th International Documentary Festival of Ierapetra is dedicated to civilization. This year’s festival follows the same motive as all past version in documenting history throughout Greece and the world.

Top Festivals in Budapest This Spring

2015-04-13 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Palinka festivals, music, arts and crafts, and other interesting events are waiting for you in Budapest this Spring.

Sarajevo In June – The Peace Event 2014

2014-05-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

oming to Sarajevo June 6th through 9th, a monumental event, 2014: 100 years after World War I at the Bosanski kulturni centar Sarajevo.

Hungarian Kürtőskalács Festival Debuts this Fall

2013-10-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Hungarian kürtőskalács (chimney cake) originated in the Székely Land of Transylvania, a historical region in the central part of Romania, where a large Hungarian ethnic population still lives. The sweet delicacy is made of yeast cake, using only natural ingredients. It is made in many Hungarian homes in Romania, but also across the borders, […]

Dubrovnik Carnival Fest 2013 Arrives Next Month

2013-01-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up next month in Dubrovnik, Carnival is the city’s version of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras. Visitors to Old Town in this fabulous Croatian seaside wonder will be treated to colorful parades, bands, masked balls, dancing, and a fantabulous end all party at Revelin Fort.

Popok International Ad Festival Kicks Off

2012-10-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

News from Yerevan, the Popok international Advertising Festival kicked off today. Organized by the Armenian Ad Council in connection with the city of Yerevan, the festival is slated to offer new concepts in advertising in Armenia’s capital.

Limassol Hosts Euro-Mediterranean Music Celebration

2012-09-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Cultural Movement of Limassol ‘Epilogi’ kicks off, A Euro-Mediterranean Music Celebration in Cyprus, a series of concerts and other activities at Heroes Square and the Rialto Theater in Limassol starting tomorrow. International artists from many genres are scheduled to perform at some of Cyprus’ finest venues. From Thursday until Sunday visitors to on of Cyprus’ […]

Belarus and Mogilev Host Asalodki-2012

2012-08-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In news cultural news from Belarus, the city of Mogilev will play host for the nationwide festival Asalodki-2012. This blend of confectionery business combined with vocal, dance and even circus. Confectioneries are scheduled to organize a fair downtown to treat locals and visitors.