Carnival

Everyone knows about the Carnival.In Greece the Carnival is known as Apokries.This Carnival lasts four weeks.Apokries is a yearly festival.It is held in early March.Begins with the “Opening the Triodion”,the liturgical book used by the Orthodox Church from the untly  Holy week.                                                                                          In Carnival you can dress up,e.g. pirate,princess,an animal etc.Everywhere you can see elaborate costumes and masks,which allow people to set aside their everyday experience heightened sense of social unity.The second Thursday of Apokries is called Tsiknopempty(lit.’Smoky-Thursday),where all eat meet.Another highlight is the last Sunday of Apokries where there is a big parade.                             All in all,the Carnival is a fun-filled week festival.This is well worth a visit.Don’t miss it because it is so fun!