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The
birthplace of
the God of wine Dionysos
is Ikaria island!
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The
modern form of the Dionysian Mysteries, are the traditional Ikarians
festivals that is named "Panigyria"!
They are are usually organized during the summer months in all
villages, with the voluntary participation of local residents.
The profits goes to the village to upgrade it's services.
Music, Food and Wine, are the driving force of thousands of
residents and visitors of the island, leading them to dance
embraced the Ikarian dancing, often until the early hours of
the next day morning.
The quality of the wine has a leading role in the outcome of
a good festival, which is well aware from Tsantiris Winery,
that supplies many of them with aythentic Ikarian wine in special
packaging!
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