9. Patra s Carnival 2012 Patra s Carnival is the region's most important event and oneof the top events in the country. The Carnival's opening ceremony , signifies the beginning of all events and is an invitation to all citizens of Patra for active participation. The first official appearance of the Carnival Queen , the departure of the Carnival from Athens, the delivery of the message of the carnival's commencement at all stops it makes, the Carnivalist's vow and the presentation of part of the City's Carnival decor are the main features of the Patra Carnival during the past few years. We indicatively mention some of the events such as: " EIDOMATA ", " BABY RALLY ", " BOURBOULIA ", " FEGGARIA (MOONS) ", the Parade by Night on the eve of the Carnival's last Sunday and many other older ones that can instantly put you in the carnival mood. During the one but last week begins a series of events that last for four days starting from Tsiknopempti, which constitute the first big crescendo of the Carnival. During the last week we have the famous conclusion of carnival events with the two parades. Of the two parades, one of them takes place on Saturday night and the other on Sunday midday. Over 30,000 people participate, most of whom are members of the Hidden Treasure Group. The parade is viewed by more than 300,000 people and for 48 hours the capital of Achaia becomes the official party centre.
27. Carnival of Xanthi 2012 Xanthi, the Thracian town at the Balcanic neighbourhood, where different population groups co-exist, presents two festive institutions that are oraganised by the Municipal Company of Development (D.E.A.X.) The institution having the longest duration is the one of Xanthian Carnival-Thracian Folk Festival which started in 1966. Born in an era of urbanization and industrialization- in a critical era as far as the economic status is concerned, but as well as issues of identity are concerned-, has outlined a forty plus course, that went through a variety of phases of development and alteration ending up to what it is today. Xanthian Festival presents a series of activities that concern music, dance and theatre, exhibitions with artistic or other content, orations, book presentations and film projections. During those two weeks of organising all the above events, of vast importance is the form of social accomplishment, the revelry, which one may meet to different places and forms. The institution ends with the carnival parade and the custom of burning Tzaros’ effigy.
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40. Rethymno's Carnival 2012 The Carnival of Rethymnon is an age-old cultural event overflowing with creativity and inspiration. It is a custom that the Municipality of Rethymnon tries to support and to enrich in every possible way each year. However, most important of all, are those volunteers who with all their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication make it all happen! It is all of these volunteers, young and old, whose passionate support and inspiration make this special event come together. Rethymnon, through its carnival, is able to reflect its long and interesting history, its traditions and the unique qualities that make the Rethymnians so special.
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56. COPYRIGHTS TO ALL PHOTOS AND MUSIC BELONG TO THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS. You Can Keep Listening To The Music Or Press ‘ Esc’ To Exit
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