Greeks Celebrate Saint George's Day in Style in Arachova

Greeks Celebrate Saint George's Day in Style in Arachova

Men wearing traditional attire get ready to celebrate Saint George in Arachova. Credit: Greek Reporter The celebration of Saint George on April 23 is one of the most important feasts in Greece and particularly in Arachova, where the saint is the town’s patron. For days, this town in Central Greece prepares for a local festival or paniyiri, which can be traced back to Byzantine times. The tradition that survived the Ottoman occupation draws thous…