The slayer of dragons, Saint George (Ayios Georgios) is also the patron saint of shepherds. His day is observed with great ceremony, especially in rural areas. Some local peculiarities include horse racing in the towns of Kaliopi on Limnos and Pili on Kos. On Crete a three-day-long feast takes place in Arahova. In Assi Gonia, near Hania, a sheep-shearing contest follows the religious festivities. Other good places on this day include Arahova, near Delphi, and the island of Skyros, of which George is patron saint.

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