US EditionLagana, Halvas, and Taramas, The Greek Delicacies of Clean Monday
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From early in the morning, groups climb hills and parks to fly kites, families spread tablecloths on the grass, and the first Lenten feasts provide the flavor and rhythm.
Lagana, Halvas, and Taramas, The Greek Delicacies of Clean Monday
Lagana, Halva, and Taramosalata. Illustration: Greek Reporter Lagana, halvas, and taramas, otherwise known as “the Koulouma,” are the official foods of the first day of Lent in Greece, a day known as “Clean Monday.” Having the same meaning as Ash Wednesday for Catholics, the Greek Orthodox Day marking the beginning of Lent is connected to different ancient customs across the nation. The most important customs are the flying of kites, going on ou…
Clean Monday has arrived. From the Burani of Tyrnavos, to the dance of the Elders in Skyros and from the custom of the Bey in Didymoteicho to the Vlach Wedding in Thebes,… Clean Monday: How customs and local traditions are reviving the tourism map - NAFTEMPORIKI
Roots, experiences and a large part of our intangible cultural heritage that keeps the authentic imprint of our ancestors and constitutes an important asset for the tourist development of many regions, even non-traditional destinations, are implied by Clean Monday and more specifically the outing on this particular day. From the Burani of Tyrnavos, to the dance of the Elders in Skyros and from the custom of the Bey in Didymoteicho to the Vlach W…
Clean Monday is the first day of Great Lent, the fast of Easter. Folklorists consider it the epilogue of the Bacchic festivities of Carnival, which essentially begin on Maundy Thursday and end on ... More
CLEAN MONDAY February 23 At the following locations, fasting meals are offered by Associations: 10:00 At Ai Sarantis Cultural Association Fanou Ai Dimitris “Ta Partaloplo” in collaboration with the PPC Pensioners Association. 10:00 Kerasia, central square Cultural Association Kerasia “Elimeiakos” 10:00 Garden, in the courtyard of the Cultural Association Cultural Association…
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