A living geography · 19 discoveries
Central Macedonia
Traditions, photographs and stories, connected by place.
Cultural dossier
What is culturally discoverable here?
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Places within Central Macedonia
Living traditions
Events
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Arapides of Profitis
Profitis, Thessaloniki
The Arapides of Profitis parade with animal skins and bells during the Epiphany celebrations.
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Blessing of the Waters at Lake Koroneia
Lake Koroneia, Thessaloniki
On Epiphany morning, the blessing of the waters is held in the winter landscape of Lake Koroneia.
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Wedding Representation of Galatista
Galatista, Chalkidiki
A comic wedding procession moves through Galatista with musicians, costumed characters and a deliberately theatrical bride and groom.
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Gynaekokratia of Monokklisia
Monokklisia, Serres
On 8 January, the women of Monokklisia take over the village’s public life in a day dedicated to Mpampo, the traditional midwife.
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Koudounoforoi of Sohos
Sohos, Thessaloniki
Masked bell bearers in goat skins fill Sohos with the sound of heavy bells, culminating in their principal public presentation on Clean Monday.
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Palatitsia
Palatitsia → Central Macedonia
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Meliki
Meliki → Central Macedonia
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Veria
Veria → Central Macedonia
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Sohos
Sohos → Central Macedonia
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Drymos
Drymos → Central Macedonia
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Seli
Seli → Central Macedonia
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Aggelochori
Aggelochori → Central Macedonia
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Orini Serron
Orini Serron → Central Macedonia
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Kerkini
Kerkini → Central Macedonia
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Stories
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Kapani Market on New Year’s Eve
Thessaloniki → Central Macedonia
On New Year’s Eve in Thessaloniki, Kapani Market fills with food, drink, brass music and the festive pulse of the city.
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The Buffalo Farmer of Lake Kerkini
Kerkini → Central Macedonia
Near Lake Kerkini, a buffalo farmer opens a window onto a rural world shaped by animals, water and winter light.
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