28 October in Hydra: the programme day by day
Hydra celebrates 28 October, the national holiday known as Ohi Day: on 28 October 1940 Greece said “No” to the Italian ultimatum and entered the Second World War. The Mayor, Georgios E. Koukoudakis, and the Municipal Council invite everyone to the celebrations.
- Friday 23 October, 13:55: the “HYDRA 2026” sailing race starts from Faliro to Hydra (36 nautical miles)
- Saturday 24 October: from 08:00 flags on all buildings and boats until sunset on 28 October; 13:00 race prize-giving at the Cathedral
- Sunday 25 October: 10:30 the boats leave for Faliro; from 18:30 the harbour, shops and boats are lit up every evening until 28 October
- Tuesday 27 October, 10:30: wreath laying by pupils and Merchant Marine Academy students at the Heroes’ Monument
- Wednesday 28 October: 07:00 bells and Divine Liturgy; 08:00 flag raising and cannon salute; 10:30 Doxology at the Cathedral; 11:15 parade; 12:30 awards for new university students; 17:31 lowering of the flag
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