Every year in Sifnos we organize a carnival with improvised costumes.

Sifnos Carnival

On the last Sunday of Carnival (usually the end of February), the Cultural Association of Sifnos, with the support of the Municipality of Sifnos, holds the ‘Sifnaiiko Carnival’, in the main square of either Artemonas or Apollonia (in alternating years). The originality of the Sifnos carnival celebrations can be seen in the themes brought to life by individuals or groups in the public parade, which commonly focus either on local customs or current events, and usually take the form of theatrical performances. The best themes are awarded prizes, decided by a jury.

In kastoria since we celabrate Ragoutsaria January, there is no Fest for carnival. But there is some events for Tsiknopempti and also there is a parade with disguised chariots in Mesopotamia in the Sunday before the fast for Easter

Tsiknopempti is part of the traditional celebrations of Apókries (Απόκριες), the greek carnival season. The celebration, normally translated as Smelly Thursday, Charred Thursday, or Smoky Thursday, centers on the consumption of large souvlaki and other meat.