Greece is a place of rich history and significant past glories. Traditions and customs have survived throughout the centuries, offering the chance to locals to celebrate in a unique, distinctive manner. Wearing special costumes and honoring the traditions of another era, men and women all around Greece learn how to dance folk dances. The music is enchanting, every song has a deeper meaning and the whole town gathers for the celebration. This is what happens during festivities with folk music, dancers and hospitable locals welcoming foreigners to their wonderful culture!There are songs celebrating love, family and weddings. These are happy songs, often sung by all the company and danced in a vibrant, happy beat. On the other hand, there are songs that have to do with sadness, immigration and loneliness, poverty or even more depressing situations. Whatever the case, folk music is filled with emotions and therefore it is a sentimental kind of music that speaks right to the heart of locals and travelers from abroad.
 
All the year round, there are festivities held in Greece and there you can enjoy folk music, professional dancers and people who love taking part in these wonderful events. Past and present are interconnected and there is no better way of showing that, than with the contribution of music and dancing. Gather information on the festivities taking place in Skiathos or the islands nearby, at the time of your arrival. You will be up for a splendid surprise, should you decide to have fun at one of the festivals - they are truly amazing and they keep the island awake all night, with great food, abundant drinks and of course quality music and dance!