Kite Flying

Why do Greek Fly kites on Clean Monday?

Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) is when families and friends celebrate delicious fasting foods and the widespread custom of flying kites.…

10 months ago

Clean Monday: Athenians colour the sky above Filopappou Hill with kites

The Municipality of Athens invited people to celebrate Clean Monday and the beginning of Lent together, and as traditional, young…

2 years ago

Why do Greek Fly kites on Clean Monday?

Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) is when families and friends celebrate delicious fasting foods and the widespread custom of flying kites.…

2 years ago