A living geography · 3 discoveries

Kos

A chapter of Dodecanese.

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Published: 3 discoveries
Wider geography: Dodecanese
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Worshippers gathered in the courtyard during the Saint Fanourios celebration in Kos.

Preview · 26–27 AUG · 2027

Feast of Saint Fanourios in Mastichari

Agios Fanourios, Mastichari, Kos

On the eve of Saint Fanourios, a small church outside Mastichari fills with fanouropites brought for blessing, before music, food and dancing continue in the courtyard.

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Costumes

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Three women in the traditional dresses of Kos, standing at the salt lake of Tigaki on the island.

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Kos

Kos → Dodecanese → South Aegean → Aegean

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Women filling zucchini blossoms together around a table in a home in Platani, Kos

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In the Kitchens of Platani

Kos → Dodecanese → South Aegean → Aegean

A visit to the Muslim community of Platani, where Ayshe and her friends prepared hundreds of stuffed zucchini blossoms for a celebration.

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