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Title: Firewalkers
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 22 January, 2020 @ 21:40:00
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The Barefoot Fire-Walking Ritual of “Anastenaria” Lives On in Greece

Hundreds of people who descended on the town of Langadas, near Thessaloniki, on Monday, were treated to the ancient ritual of “Anastenaria,” in which barefoot people walk on glowing coals.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/01/22/the-barefoot-fire-walking-ritual-of-anastenaria-lives-on-in-greece/


Looks like some are hopping rather than walking!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiB6LeenPeo
https://youtu.be/uiB6LeenPeo?t=1