Photography / Text: George Tatakis
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Events
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02/03/2019 - 02/03/2019
The Ghost of Charmaina Carnival of Amfissa
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Άμφισσα
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
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.
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11/03/2019 - 11/03/2019
Flour War in Galaxidi
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Galaxidi
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Alevromoutzouromata (flour smudging) is a very old custom in Galaxidi. A custom that was even taking place during the Ottoman occupation of Greece.
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11/03/2019 - 12/03/2019
Flour wars of Galaxidi on Ash Monday
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Galaxidi
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
A two century old custom still holding on.
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27/03/2019 - 27/03/2019
Battle of Klisova
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Missolonghi
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
The battle of Klisova reenactment takes place every year around the small island of Klisova, located inside Missolonghi's lagoon.
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29/04/2019 - 30/04/2019
Feast of St. George at Arachova
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Arachova
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
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
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24/05/2019 - 24/05/2019
Horses in the sea
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Milies
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
At the seaside village of Kala Nera, 18km away from the city of Volos, local horses take a dive in the water to get blessed by it. A very old annual event.
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20/05/2019 - 21/05/2019
Local traditional custom at Prokopion village
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Prokopi
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
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.
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30/05/2019 - 30/05/2019
40km litany in Euboea island
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Sarakiniko
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
The longest litany in Greece. 40km or 8 to 9 hours of walking off track.
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26/05/2019 - 27/05/2019
Feast of St. John the Russian
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Pilgrimage and litany of St. John the Russian
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05/08/2019 - 06/08/2019
Feast on the Kandili mountain
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Prokopi
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
The annual celebration of this church takes place at its beautiful location up in the mountain. It really worths driving through a terrible dirt road to reach.
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14/08/2019 - 15/08/2019
August 15th in Oxilithos village
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Kimi
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
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.
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07/09/2019 - 08/09/2019
Litany in Euboea island
Location: Greece / Central Greece / Limni
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Pilgrimage to an annual litany of a Holy Icon in Euboea island