Que te la pongo in Greece

1. Patra

Carnival is one of the most popular worldwide, and, indeed, one of the most
popular! He started from the 19th century from a simple carnival dance and
gradually evolved into one of the biggest happenings in the city.

What could you see that period in Patra???

i)Domino: Queens wear black long dominoes and they have the opportunity to
choose the leader for the dance.

II) The burning of the Carnival

iii) "Bourboulia", which is a combination of frantic dance and mystery, as its
participants keep a secret identity.
iv) Competitions like caricature contest, street theater and pantomime.

The opening ceremony of the Carnival takes place in the main square where the
town crier gives the starting sign. The events culminate in the grand parade last
Sunday of Carnival.

2. Rethymnon

Rethymnons Carnival is one of the most important in Greece. Every year is

organized with enthusiasm and it it an ideal attraction" for visitors from all over

the world. The main streets of Rethymno are appropriately decorated and
promise a non stop party.

The most famous customs of the local Carnival include:

i)

In the central square is given the starting signal and automatically fills
the sky balloons and fireworks. There, you will see chariots, wagons,
humorous costumes and all kinds marching.

ii)

The hunting of the hidden treasure which brings together about 70

groups and the preparation of the year-round. The organizing team is
preparing puzzles and obstacles that make life difficult for the hunters.

iii)

The custom of "Rapture of the bride, in which the role of the bride and
groom are disguised men who hold with them a doll - baby, painted with
a mustache " like "the groom.

iv)

Camel" which is made from animal skull and two people running stoop
in large woven fabrics, creating a grotesque quadruped, which the
others vainly trying to tame.

3. Naousa

The custom "Janissaries and Boules"

At Sunday of Carnival, under the beep sounds of tabor and zurna, a mob of
"janissaries" is wanders the streets of the city and their final destination is the
town hall, where the celebration culminates. In the rhythmic sound of stun the
Bulls out the window and the body characteristic rhythmic movements to ring the
hanging chest of coins, greets the mob and shortly after descending down,
incorporated in the crowd and together continue the tour until take the next Bulls.
In this way. It is formed a grand procession of people of all ages to participate in
the revival of the custom.

4. Corfu

Carnival of Corfu has venetian and ancient influences and it is well- known for the
following traditions:

i)The last Sunday of Carnival, the crier comes to town with the "Ordino" at hand
and proclaims the arrival of Sior Carnival. Firstly, he reads aloud the covenant and
seconldly people burn the Carnival.

ii) In some villages of Corfu respect the customs of "Korfiatis marriage" and
"Dance of the priests."

5. Galaxidion

War with flour

It has started as a tradition since 1801. The custom dates back to the Turkish
occupation, and in those years, although Galaxidi was under the Turkish
occupation, the people were waiting for Carnival to have fun and dance in circles.
Created a circle for women and an other for men. They wore masks or simply
painted their faces with charcoal. Then they added flour, indigo, polish shoes, and
ocher. In this war involves all regardless of age.