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Title: What a load of bells
Post by: Maik on Monday, 22 February, 2016 @ 20:25:04

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European Festival of Bell Bearing in Thessaloniki

During the month of February, Thessaloniki is hosting, the 3rd European Festival of the Meeting of Bell Wearers, “Bell Roads”. All the activities of the Festival have as an axis to link the tradition of bell-wearing in Greece with similar ones in Europe. It is a big celebration consisting of various events, such as scientific meetings, photographic exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, shadow theater and concerts. The manifestations culminate on February 21 with an impressive parade of bell-wearing groups from Greece and Europe.

http://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/index.php/topics/culture-society/5847-the-culture-agenda-18-25-feb-2016


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qliZ4LMewk

Title: Re: What a load of bells
Post by: TonyKath on Tuesday, 23 February, 2016 @ 16:43:12

Remind me to give it a miss if it ever comes round our way.  One charming old Greek custom I don't think I'll bother with!  Presumably the Bulgarian contingent were using the festival to further their campaign for the return of Thrace.

Tony.

Title: Re: What a load of bells
Post by: Colleywobble on Tuesday, 23 February, 2016 @ 18:54:52

What a nightmare!!Could think of better ways of spending a Sunday afternoon!!