The entire prefecture of Ioannina, like any other place in Greece, maintains its own customs and traditions. The visitor can get to know them through various events.

Easter in Ioannina, as throughout Greece is a unique experience not to be missed. The procession of the Epitaph, the Resurrection of Christ with the following fireworks and of course the Eastern table, will undoubtedly remain deeply etched in the memory of every visitor.

Apart from Easter there are many more festivals and celebrations mainly religious, yet full of dancing, singing and feasting. Some of them are:

• July 20, Prophet Elas in Papigo, Zitsa village
• July 26, Agia Paraskevi in ​​Metsovo (patron) in Kalpaki, Vitsa
• August 15, in several areas of Ioannina and especially Tsepelovo
• December 6, Agios Nikolaos in Metsovo

The villages in Ioannina are so many and they all keep tradition alive, so almost everywhere there is a feast. Besides, people of Epirus are widely known for their celebrations. You will be able to fully grasp what we mean once you join a panigiri in Epirus; that's when you will wish it never ends...