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August 15th in Oxilithos village - Greece. Central Greece. Kimi. © Michael Pappas
Aug14
Greece / Central Greece / Kimi
14 August 16:00 - 15 August 16:00

August 15th in Oxilithos village

A morning mass in the Oxilithos village, followed by a big table with comfort food, free for everyone. Beef Casserole is served at the fields around the village.

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Litany in Euboea island - Greece. Central Greece. Limni. © Michael Pappas
Sep07
Greece / Central Greece / Limni
07 September 16:00 - 08 September 16:00

Litany in Euboea island

Pilgrimage to an annual litany of a Holy Icon in Euboea island

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Litany of St. Lukas - Greece. Central Greece. Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna. © Michael Pappas
Oct17
Greece / Central Greece / Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna
17 October 14:00 - 18 October 23:59

Litany of St. Lukas

An event that takes place every year in Kirinthos village, where the Icon of Saint Lucas is taken around the village, decorated with flower by the local women.

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
The Ghost of Charmaina Carnival of Amfissa - Greece. Central Greece. Άμφισσα. © George Tatakis
Mar02
Greece / Central Greece / Άμφισσα
02 March 17:00 - 02 March 23:00

The Ghost of Charmaina Carnival of Amfissa

A custom related to a very old local legend, regarding a ghost protecting a local fountain, Charmaina. The legend said that there were more ghosts protecting other places and they would fight amongst them many times. The locals would hear the screams and hide in their homes. A quite spectacular event which gets very crowded.

Photography / Text: George Tatakis
Flour wars of Galaxidi on Ash Monday - Greece. Central Greece. Galaxidi. © George Tatakis
Mar11
Greece / Central Greece / Galaxidi
11 March 13:00 - 12 March 01:00

Flour wars of Galaxidi on Ash Monday

A two century old custom still holding on.

Photography / Text: George Tatakis
Flour War in Galaxidi - Greece. Central Greece. Galaxidi. © Michael Pappas
Mar11
Greece / Central Greece / Galaxidi
11 March 11:04 - 11 March 23:00

Flour War in Galaxidi

Alevromoutzouromata (flour smudging) is a very old custom in Galaxidi. A custom that was even taking place during the Ottoman occupation of Greece.

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Battle of Klisova - Greece. Central Greece. Missolonghi. © Michael Pappas
Mar27
Greece / Central Greece / Missolonghi
27 March 12:00 - 27 March 20:00

Battle of Klisova

The battle of Klisova reenactment takes place every year around the small island of Klisova, located inside Missolonghi's lagoon.

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Feast of St. George at Arachova - Greece. Central Greece. Arachova. © Michael Pappas
Apr29
Greece / Central Greece / Arachova
29 April 16:00 - 30 April 23:59

Feast of St. George at Arachova

Arachova is a very famous winter destination in Greece, because it combines the ski resort of Parnassus, along with the ancient city of Delphi. Every year, Saint George name day is celebrated and has a particular interest

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Local traditional custom at Prokopion village - Greece. Central Greece. Prokopi. © Michael Pappas
May20
Greece / Central Greece / Prokopi
20 May 16:00 - 21 May 16:00

Local traditional custom at Prokopion village

A week before the celebration of Saint John of Russia, the church of Saints Constantine and Helen also celebrates. A litany takes place around the village and food and dancing follows soon after.

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Feast of St. John the Russian - Greece. Central Greece. Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna. © Michael Pappas
May26
Greece / Central Greece / Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna
26 May 14:00 - 27 May 17:00

Feast of St. John the Russian

Pilgrimage and litany of St. John the Russian

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas