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    The history of Kefalonia's summer festivals
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    The history of Kefalonia's summer festivals

    From the philharmonic bands and the Robola Festival to Saristra, SeaNema and Kymata: how Kefalonia's cultural summer took shape.

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    Kolorizonia Music Festival: Saturday 1 August on Maspali Hill

    Kolorizonia Music Festival: Saturday 1 August on Maspali Hill

    Saturday 1 August 2026 on Maspali Hill in Lixouri: the 2nd traditional and alternative music festival Kolorizonia with ROUBAGIAT, SOURLOULOU, Vasilis Paslidis…

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    “Sons & Daughters” by Giannis Kalavrianos, staged by the ANAKARA theatre group

    “Sons & Daughters” by Giannis Kalavrianos, staged by the ANAKARA theatre group

    Today, Friday 31 July 2026 at 21:00 on Maspali Hill in Lixouri: the ANAKARA theatre group celebrates 10 years with its 10th production, “Sons & Daughters” by…

    By The Kefalonian Globe Team

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    Economy

    The 100-day economy: How seasonality shapes island life

    What it really means for an island to live off a few months of tourism — and why the '100-day economy' shapes work, housing and infrastructure all year round.

    By The Kefalonian Globe Team

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    Economy

    What a summer costs now

    Transport, accommodation and everyday spending are pushing up the holiday bill in Kefalonia, while the same increases pass into the daily life of permanent…

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    ANAKARA 2026: Summer program of the local association

    The ANAKARA association unveils its summer 2026 program: film screenings, a weaving exhibition, theatre, a music festival and KYMATA across Paliki, Sami and…

    By The Kefalonian Globe Team

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