The Aegean island of Ikaria is famous for its panegyries, when people come together to eat, drink and dance in celebration of a village saint's day. After a church service, locals prepare the food and wine and welcome islanders and visitors to the village square. Ikaria is famous for its traditional Greek music, and many of the bands will play from the afternoon of the panegyri all the way through until dawn the next day, and sometimes beyond. The most famous dance is called the Leaping Ikariotiko, with the melody played on the violin.