Patras Police arrested 88 people during the last weekend of Carnival (March 16-17) in a…
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Clean Monday (Greek: Καθαρά Δευτέρα), also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent…
Boasting high booking rates, the long weekend ending on Clean Monday (the start of Orthodox Lent) and the subsequent long weekend for Greek Independence Day on March 25th are serving as a “dress rehearsal” for many Greek tourism destinations.
The driver greets passengers wearing a carnival wig. A bus in Thessaloniki has gone viral…
Immerse yourself in the sizzling sights and smoky aromas of Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) in Greece! This joyous celebration, held before the start of Lent, is a feast for the senses with abundant grilled meats, lively music, and vibrant traditions. Explore the unique culinary customs and discover how Tsiknopempti brings communities together in celebration.
Get ready to lose yourself in a kaleidoscope of colours, infectious music, and joyous revelry…
Halloween, also referred to as All Hallow’s Eve, is a celebration that is observed throughout…
Clean Monday (Greek: Καθαρά Δευτέρα), also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent…
Events for this year’s Carnivale across Greece are coming to a climax this weekend when…
Beautifully bright and colourful kites are set to fly across Greek skies today 7 March …
Beautifully bright and colourful kites danced in the skies on Clean Monday, marking the start…
Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) is a day where families and friends celebrate with delicious fasting…
Clean Monday (Greek: Καθαρά Δευτέρα), also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of…
One of the most popular festivals in Greece is that of Naousa, which focuses on the custom of the Nizamikos – a Greek dance of Naousa for men. The Nizamikos danced every year at the carnival of Naousa is called “Janissaries and Boules” (Γενίτσαροι και Μπούλες).
It will resume its program on December 26
Events for this year’s Carnivale across Greece are coming to a climax this weekend when…