A living geography · 8 discoveries

Ionian

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01Corfu 02Lefkada 03Zante

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During the carnival on the island of Zante

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Zakynthos Carnival

Zakynthos Town, Zakynthos

Italianate theatre, Venetian dances, satirical Omilies, a grand parade and the burning of the Carnival King shape the final Carnival days on Zakynthos.

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The Caryatis archive

Costumes

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Lefkada

Lefkada → Ionian

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Korakades

Korakades → Corfu → Ionian

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Old Fortress

Old Fortress → Corfu → Ionian

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Corfu

Corfu → Ionian

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Three women in the costumes of Central Corfu posing in formation in a traditional local settlement

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Danilia

Danilia → Corfu → Ionian

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Three women in the costumes of Northern Corfu posing at a local field

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Palia Perithia

Palia Perithia → Corfu → Ionian

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Field film · YouTube

Greece’s Oldest Band Knows the Key to Mastery

Corfu

Corfu is home to Greece’s oldest marching band, and in this film, I uncover what this legendary Philharmonic Society of Corfu can teach us about success, discipline, and tradition. In this episode, you’ll see behind-the-scenes footage of the Corfu Philharmonic musicians and discover why their legacy still matters today—not only for Greece, but for anyone seeking inspiration and resilience in their own path.

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