Full moon events at archaeological sites to conclude by Sunday, August 18
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Events celebrating the full moon of August at archaeological sites throughout Greece will conclude by Sunday, August 18, the Ministry of Culture said on Monday.
This year’s full moon, on Thursday, coincides with the holiday of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (Panagia). The events began on Sunday, August 11 and the annual celebration has been held since 1999.
An English-language listing of events, by Greek region, is appended to this article (for subscribers only). Both Greek- and English-language versions may be found at the Ministry of Culture’s site, Full Moon 2019
Entrance is free to the public.
Source: ANA-MPA
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