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Title: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: Mary on Sunday, 15 February, 2015 @ 19:19:08

Quote from: Bluenose on Saturday, 14 February, 2015 @ 12:56:54

Looks like there really gonna push the boat out for this one !

A really nice little karnivali parade in Poros this afternoon under a clear, blue sky (although the air's still a tad fresh). Here's some piccies:

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Title: Re: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: Mary on Sunday, 15 February, 2015 @ 19:21:03

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Title: Re: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: HiFi on Sunday, 15 February, 2015 @ 19:49:59

I see Christos riding the dark horse at the front - well done all round. Argostoli on the 21st......

Title: Re: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: TonyD on Sunday, 15 February, 2015 @ 20:37:36

Looks like a good turnout.....very evocative.

Title: Re: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: Phil on Monday, 16 February, 2015 @ 00:34:47

Wonderful. It is amazing what a small town like Poros can put on.
Thanks for the photos.

Carnivals like that are, sadly, a thing of the past here in the UK.

Title: Re: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: jeanskala on Monday, 16 February, 2015 @ 11:24:03

Thankfully, I still have childhood memories of maypole displays and country dancing etc...

Title: Re: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: Mary on Monday, 16 February, 2015 @ 12:07:50

Thanks, Jean. I'd just about erased memories of country dancing on the school FOOTBALL field   :cardred:

What some people don't realise, Phil, is that karnivali parades in Greece aren't just an excuse for fancy dress, the idea is to lampoon politicians and current events. Cameron, Clegg, Miliband, Farage...how could anyone take the p*ss out of them?

Title: Re: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: Bluenose on Monday, 16 February, 2015 @ 13:04:24

Quote from: Mary on Sunday, 15 February, 2015 @ 19:21:03

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Glad the fleet sailed and cleared your yard Maik! Looks like a great day, hope everyone had fun. Cheers for the pics

Title: Re: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: TonyKath on Monday, 16 February, 2015 @ 18:06:04

Quote from: Mary on Monday, 16 February, 2015 @ 12:07:50

Thanks, Jean. I'd just about erased memories of country dancing on the school FOOTBALL field   :cardred:

What some people don't realise, Phil, is that karnivali parades in Greece aren't just an excuse for fancy dress, the idea is to lampoon politicians and current events. Cameron, Clegg, Miliband, Farage...how could anyone take the p*ss out of them?

Splendid idea but sadly mostly mostly lost on me.  There's obviously one with the fleet of little boats saying "Here's the marina, there's the marina... where's the marina?" Another says "Unwelcome to Lower Arakli" - what's that all about?!  And one with references to the Euro I can't figure out.  Any better ideas anyone?

Tony

Title: Re: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: HiFi on Monday, 16 February, 2015 @ 18:25:42

"you're not welcome" bit seems to be taking the mickey out of a local TV show - "partali"

Title: Re: Poros karnivali 2015
Post by: Mary on Monday, 16 February, 2015 @ 18:54:44

Not sure about Arakli but I did like the crow, and skull on the tombstone cross. The marina... five or so years ago Poros was promised marina facilities (unlike Katelios which, I gather, is designated as a fishing shelter). Amazingly, there's been no progress on this...  :iroll: