One of the free, open-air cultural events sponsored by local authorities and enterprices of the island. Evanthia Reboutsika and Elli Paspala express their impressions from their visit to the island and to the monastry of Panormitis in 2005 Since 1995, Symi has hosted the Symi Festival during the months of July to September. This festival was founded by Greek political journalist, Ioannis (John) Diakogiannis, who established it in the birthplace of his father Eleftherios C. Diakogiannis. Since its inception it has attracted many Greek musicians to perform at free open-air concerts in the main square of Yialos, and also consists of many dance and theatrical events. |
 Symi arrival |  Symi beach |  Symi cloud |  Symi concert |  Symi dinner |  Symi fish |
 Symi Pedi |  Symi festival |  Symi rehearsal |  Symi dance |  Symi traffic |  Symi water |