Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
Events
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12/08/2021 - 20/08/2021
August at Kalymnos island
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Kalymnos
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Every place has its own customs but Kalymnos has some of the less known, hidden traditions in Greece.
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21/08/2021 - 31/08/2021
Kos and Saint Fanourios celebration in Mastichari
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Kos
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
Some summers after my teenage years I spent in Kos. One of my childhood friends originated from the island and we went to his vacation home. So I have plenty of pleasant memories from this island and now that I photograph all over Greece, I could not neglect it. I know of course that the tourist industry has the upper hand since then, but like every place in Greece, Kos has a great tradition behind, which I was determined to discover. Among hordes of tourists looking for cheap blue and vitamin D, some residents try to preserve what may have been left from past times.
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02/08/2021 - 31/08/2021
Dowry transportation in Olympos
Location: Greece / South Aegean / karpathos
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
I you happen to be in Olympos, during August, you might be lucky enough to witness the transportation of a groom's dowry to the bride's place before their marriage. A very old traditional custom
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01/08/2021 - 31/08/2021
Traditional Wedding in Olympos
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Karpathos
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
If you happen to be in Olympos village of Karpathos island during August, you might be lucky enough to see a traditional wedding taking place. I was able to see both a wedding and an engagement.
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01/08/2021 - 31/08/2021
Traditional Engagement in Olympos
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Karpathos
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
If you happen to be in Olympos village of Karpathos island during August, you might be lucky enough to see a traditional engagement taking place.
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04/09/2021 - 05/09/2021
Saint Zacharias Festival in Saria
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Saria
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
A small but beautiful festival in the small island of Saria, next to Karpathos. The festival is a celebration of the small, family owned church of Saint Zacharias, on his name day, September 5.
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18/10/2021 - 20/10/2021
Chirosfaya in Menites
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Menites
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
A three day festival where a boar is cooked and prepared in the traditional way
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21/10/2021 - 23/10/2021
Saint Averky on Santorini island
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Santorini
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
Saint Averky is the protector of wines, at least in Santorini island. Santorini has two churches after Saint Averky, a name not too common in Greece, one in Pyrgos and the other in Emporio villages. On his name day, the winemakers of Santorini open the new wine barrels as a custom. This is what I wanted to experience and by the way taste some of the brilliant wine that Santorini makes.
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28/10/2021 - 28/10/2021
Student's parade in Andros
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Andros
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
Student's parade, celebrating OXI on October 28, Andros island
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07/11/2021 - 08/11/2021
Saint Michael the Archangel at Karpathos island
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Karpathos
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Below is a house I see something I have never seen before elsewhere in Greece. An image of Christ who smiles. I go in and stare at him for a while. I liked the idea.
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10/11/2021 - 11/11/2021
Saint Minas at Karpathos island
Location: Greece / South Aegean / Karpathos
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
After eating a delicious food, singing starts. There are local musicians playing. Oldest men sing first, the priest also. In a while, dancing starts. This will last until morning.