Tuesday 23 June 2026

Klidonas Festival

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Naoussa · Aliki · Prodromos

Midsummer bonfires: the May Day flower wreaths are burned and the brave leap the flames for luck, then music, dancing, souma and local food.

Rooted in ancient pre-Christian solstice fire and divination rites, later merged with the feast of St John. Jumping the fire is said to drive away evil spirits.