Event· Kasos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Kasos Holocaust Commemoration (7 June)
35° 25.0′ N · 26° 55.4′ E · approximate
Every June, Kasos commemorates the 1824 destruction of the island by an Egyptian-Ottoman fleet, when hundreds of men were killed and some 2,000 women and children were enslaved. The anniversary on 7 June is the island's most solemn day.
Practical
kasos.gr: 7 June is the anniversary of the 1824 Holocaust of Kasos, and the municipality holds three days of commemorative events across the island; the Holocaust monument by Anatolis Lazaridis stands in the Town Hall square in Fry. Greek authorities attend the ceremonies (Greek Wikipedia). Expect Fry harbour to be busy with official visitors and possibly naval vessels. Position: Fry town (approx).
Best for
Understanding the island's history
Season
7 June (three days of events)
Nearby
- Fry Harbour (Kasos)Right here
- Kasos Health Centre & Emergency Contacts (Fry)Right here
- Kasos Taxi, Car & Bike Hire (Fry)Right here
- Bouka Old Harbour (Kasos)0.1 NM away
- Bouka Waterfront Tavernas (Kasos)0.1 NM away
- Fish Hunter Tackle Shop (Fry, Kasos)0.1 NM away
- Fry East Anchorage (Kasos)0.1 NM away
- Fry Supermarkets, Bakery & Greengrocer (Kasos)0.1 NM away