Cretan Traditional “Gaitanaki” and Stilt Walker with Balloon Creations

Author Discover Crete

Culture

DEPANAL S.A., continuing its programme for the “Days of Joy 2026”, brings a festive mix of traditional gaitanaki, stilt walkers, and balloon fun to spread joy among the young masqueraders passing through Georgiadis Park at midday on Saturday, February 14, 2026

More specifically, at 12:00 PM on Saturday, in collaboration with the Cultural Association of Agiovassiliotes Pediados and under the direction of Konstantina Chatzidaki, a Cretan traditional gaitanaki will come to life in Georgiadis Park.

Right after that, the stilt walker Mojo, from the Mojo Stilts troupe, will be handing out colourful, festive balloon creations to young and old alike — spreading joy and giant smiles all around.

📍 Georgiadis Park, Heraklion
🗓️ Saturday, February 14, 2026
🕛 Start time: 12:00 PM
🎭 Part of “Days of Joy 2026” by DEPANAL S.A.