On New Year’s Day, there is a custom taking place, named “Protochroniatika Karavakia” (which means New Years Little Boats) and it is not to be forgotten. Every year on the new year’s eve, groups of children compete for the best…

It is worth to visit Chios during the carnival period and experience its locals’ traditions. “Mostra” is one of the most famous carnival customs on Chios island and takes place at the village Thymiana for 3 contiguous days. This custom…

On Easter days there is a well known to all Greece custom of Chios island, the “rocket war” that happens at Vrontados village every Easter on the Resurrection evening. Many visitors arrive at the island to admire this spectacular “war"…