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Tourists jostle to join 'flour war' in Greece

TB (summary) March 5, 2025 07:54

Tons of flour mixed with food coloring were thrown at the famous Flour Festival that recently took place in Galaxidi, Greece, attracting thousands of visitors.

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The Flour Festival in Galaxidi, Greece is an annual event that takes place on Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) – the first day of Lent in the Greek Orthodox Church (which falls in late February or early March each year).

On March 3, thousands of people participated in a flour war in the town of Galaxidi, located on the Gulf of Corinth, about 200 km from the capital Athens.

The highlight of the festival involves locals and tourists mixing tons of flour with food coloring and throwing them at each other, turning the small town of Galaxidi into a riot of color.

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Before and during the "flour war" there are often traditional music performances and vibrant dances.

In addition, many food stalls sell local delicacies such as seafood, wine, pita bread, etc. for visitors to enjoy while immersing themselves in the festive atmosphere.

The Flour Festival brings a joyful spirit, erasing everyday stresses to welcome a new beginning during the Lenten period.

Because of this joyful meaning, the flour festival has become prominent in Greece, loved by both locals and tourists.

The combination of traditional customs, vibrant colors, and a festive atmosphere makes the flour festival an unforgettable memory for anyone who participates.

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For first-time visitors to the flour throwing festival in Greece, they should wear old clothes, bring glasses, masks, headscarves... because the colored powder is very difficult to remove.

The flour war was intense, but took place in a crowd, so the organizers reminded visitors to be careful when moving and pack their belongings carefully to avoid theft.

Devices such as cameras and phones are easily damaged if attacked by flour, so you should use waterproof bags or zip bags to store them.

Galaxidi is quite small, and the festival will welcome a large number of visitors, so visitors should book hotel rooms early to avoid the situation of arriving only to find out that there are no rooms available. You can come early or stay a few days before and after the festival to visit the sea, enjoy the cuisine and experience local life, and avoid peak times.

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