Ohrid Local Events
There are numerous festivals, celebrations and events in Ohrid, some of which are far from being performed for the benefit of tourists. They are genuine expressions of the spirit of Ohrid and its people. Find out the latest news and Ohrid events below.
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Events
Easter in Ohrid ("Hair Burning Night")
03/04/2010 - 05/04/2010
Place: Ohrid
Probably Ohrid never looks so mystical and charming as it does the night before Easter on the 3th of April this year, when thousands of people get together in the local churches at midnight for the ceremony of sacred communion waiting to be blessed by red wine and bread.
Ohrid Swimming Marathon
15/07/2010 - 20/08/2010
Place: Waters of Lake Ohrid
The Ohrid Swimming Marathon is an international sporting event that gathers the most famous marathon swimming names from around the world. This is an open water swimming competition that is definitely worth seeing.
Ohrid Summer Festival
12/07/2010 - 31/08/2010
Place: The Church of St. Sophia, The Antique Theatre
The Ohrid Summer Festival of international classical music and theatre is the best festival in Macedonia since it hosts renowned artists from all over the world.
Vodici (Baptising of Christ)
19/01/2011
Place: The harbour of Ohrid
Come celebrate the Day of St. John the Baptist by performing a unique ceremony of throwing the cross into the waters of the lake.
