The Fisherman's Party - Amorgos

We were told about this party, feast, celebration, when we booked into our hotel as they were all quite excited about it. It's a feast to celebrate and acknowledge the contribution fishermen make to the island. It usually happens in July, but it was delayed this year because a local and much beloved fisherman died and as they wanted to honour his memory, they delayed the party intil September.

This was also in his honour.

We walked there after our pre-dinner drinks, and even though the party had not officially started, it was packed.  Tables and chairs were set up near the sea, the bay area opposite our hotel. Food and drink were free and everyone was welcome.

The band were setting up.

All the food was donated by fishermen and prepated on their boats:

soup, fish and drinks.

We went for our evening meal in a nearby taverna and from there we could see the fireworks going up.

After our meal we went back - so many people

Lots of people were dancing Greek traditional dances

and they had an audience

On the edges of the feast, small groups set up their own dance

A great evening.