Athens had yearly festival for athletics,drama and religious occasions.The city taxes paid some of the cost,but rich citizens had to pay extra.Important people in Athens were the strategoi,who were ten generals chosen from each of the ten tribes of citizens.there were also nine anchors.Their job a were mostly ceremonial,to do withe festivals and family matters.one of the anchors. had to organize the Dionysian Festival,for the god Dionysos,every year.it was a time for fun.wine-drinking parties and plays.Every aged 20 to 50 or more could be called up for military service.A rich man might have to serve as captian of a warship for a year.He paid the crew and made repairs.