Carnival on Clean Monday in Nedousa Taygetos

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The events that make up the rural carnival, follow three acts: the "Organ-Sowing", the "Marriage" and the "Death-Resurrection", revealing the pagan influences that come from the depths of the centuries. The primary purpose of this folk theatre is to ensure the well-being (good weather) and fertility of the inhabitants (bipedal and quadrupedal) and the village's estates.

The day begins with a group scribbling on the faces of residents and visitors. This is followed by the agermos, i.e. the visit of the troupe to all the houses of the village for the exchange of wishes and collection of food. Passing through the tiny village square, dragoons in disguise engage in mock battles accompanied by the sounds of their hanging bells. The plowing is the holiest moment of the day, when the old plow will "plow" the village square three times while the troupe sows seeds and buries them. Then comes the wedding, where at its climax the groom and the bride "fall in love" on the three times ploughed earth. The funeral, mourning and resurrection will follow. A young man who is killed to prevent him from dying of senile infirmity is buried and mourned with dirges, but then he is brought back to life and resurrected to act flourishing again.

After the events are over, music and dances by a live orchestra follow. Here everyone is invited to participate equally, with the village cultural association playing a key role in this by providing wine and food and drink.