Dionysia
plural noun
Di·o·ny·sia
ˌdī-ə-ˈni-zhē-ə 
-ˈnē-
-ˈnē-
-shē-,
-zē-,
-sē-
: ancient Greek festival observances held in seasonal cycles in honor of Dionysus
especially
: such observances marked by dramatic performances
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Their plays premiered at the annual City Dionysia, a festival that was held on the slopes of the Acropolis each spring, drawing large audiences.
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