The Presidential Guard (Προεδρική Φρουρά) are the epitome of bravery and freedom, honouring the heroes thousands of years on, who fought and sacrificed for the land on which they stand on.
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The Presidential Guard (Προεδρική Φρουρά) are the epitome of bravery and freedom, honouring the heroes thousands of years on, who fought and sacrificed for the land on which they stand on.
From Homer’s epic poems to the Byzantine Empire’s final moments and from the Greek War…
What began as a project of passion for photographer Nick Bourdaniotis has captured the hearts of Hellenics worldwide, with his hauntingly beautiful photography striking an emotional chord across generations. His pictures of the Evzones magically encompass Greece’s history, traditions and collective memory, and all that makes Greeks, both in the homeland and abroad, proud of their heritage.
The Presidential Guard (Προεδρική Φρουρά) are the epitome of bravery and freedom, honouring the heroes thousands of years on, who fought and sacrificed for the land on which they stand on.
From Homer’s epic poems to the Byzantine Empire’s final moments and from the Greek War…
Nadia Macha-Bizoumi | Portes Magazine As we continue to celebrate the bicentenary of the 1821…
A pouch in the form of a 'Foustanella' has been created by Greek brand Callista…
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).
“The Evzones of the Presidential Guard are the custodians of our historical memory,” President of…
The Presidential Guard (Προεδρική Φρουρά) are the epitome of bravery and freedom, honouring the heroes thousands of years on, who fought and sacrificed for the land on which they stand on.
The Evzones guards are a true living attraction of the city and an eternal symbol of Greece, synonymous to valour and heroism. The Athens City Museum is dedicating its new exhibition to these elite soldiers, with portraits, sculptures, embroideries and works of contemporary Greek art, as well as souvenirs, rare photographs, archival material, unreleased historical relics and collectibles from public and private collections that aim to tell the story of Evzones throughout the years of the Greek revolution.
From Homer’s epic poems to the final moments of the Byzantine Empire, and from the…