Culture & events

From horse races, church celebrations and honey feasts, to folklore customs and ancient traditions blessing new year's fruits, Kos boasts a wide array of customs to witness. Several festivities and fairs are related to religion, thus celebrated with local delicacies and traditional dancing in churchyards. Some others, with a deep-rooted loyalty to tradition, revive with a sole focus on passing down the island’s customs. Mingle with the locals to discover the island's colourful folklore traditions, passed down from generation to generation.