Photography / Text: George Tatakis
Photography / Text: Antonios Chrysakis
Events
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02/08/2019 - 31/08/2019
Dowry transportation in Olympos
Location: Greece / South Aegean / karpathos
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
I you happen to be in Olympos, during August, you might be lucky enough to witness the transportation of a groom's dowry to the bride's place before their marriage. A very old traditional custom
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01/08/2019 - 31/08/2019
Traditional Wedding in Olympos
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Karpathos
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
If you happen to be in Olympos village of Karpathos island during August, you might be lucky enough to see a traditional wedding taking place. I was able to see both a wedding and an engagement.
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18/12/2019 - 07/01/2020
Momoyer in Kallithea
Location: Greece / Attica / Kallithea
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
The annual Pontic event of Momoyer, taking place in Kallithea, Athens. The party is getting ready in the local club and hits the road with Momoyers teasing and performing theatricals around the streets of the city.
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01/03/2020 - 02/03/2020
Koudounati of Aperanthos and Filoti
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Naxos
Photography / Text: Antonios Chrysakis
Koudounati (bell bearers) and a fake wedding at 2 beautiful villages in the mainland of Naxos.
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29/02/2020 - 02/03/2020
The bells of Skyros
Location: Greece / North Aegean / Skiros
Photography / Text: Alexandros Tsoutis
The men or even kids, individuals or in groups are accompanied by their "bride” named "korela", masked women in traditional white costume or even men in drag.