The Gold Book of Nafplio | Page 77

Απόκριες | The Carnival Nafplio organises outstanding events during the entire carnival season. It is a great feast for the locals who don’t miss the opportunity to participate! With the participation of the Municipality, the associations, the conservatories, the musicians and the schools, the result is outstanding. The events start on “Tsiknopempti”, literally “Barbeque Thursday” part of the traditional celebrations for Carnival season. The carnival has everything. Folklore and traditional customs, concerts, performances, dance shows, tarantellas, maypoles, parties with masquerades, kids parties, carnival parties and games for fun till the early morning hours! Within the framework of Carnival celebrations, a carnival party with wine, food and local viands, is also organised. At the end of the great festival, the locals burn the King of the Carnival. You will be impressed by the fact that around the burning king, takes place a large dance with the participation of children and adults. 77