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May Day Celebration

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May 4th 2012
What a wonderful day out we had with Sofia and Costa! Apparently it is customary on 1 May for people to pick the wild flowers and make garlands and place them on their doors, as well to give bunches to friends and even place them on cars and motorbikes etc. The idea, it would seem, is "to catch May"! What a wonderful and colourful tradition. After enjoying the festivities of Vonitsa - we arr ... read more

Europe » Greece » Ionian Islands

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more