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Greek Independence Day, 25th March. The celebrations mark the beginning of the uprising, in 1821, to throw out the Turks.
Greece was finally recognised as an Independent state in 1830.
Poros marks the day with a church service, followed by wreath laying, speeches, a parade of school children and finally Greek dancing in traditional costumes.
One of the pilots is a local lad and he gave Poros and the surrounding villages their own special air display.
He flew right down over the strait between the island and the mainland and came back even lower saluting us all with a wiggle of the wings.
The noise was tremendous. The airshow spectacular.
We all cheered and clapped .
Our Poppi once again. Leading the dance wearing the folk costume known as the Amelia dress.
Your Poppi excels at everything she does. You must all be very proud of her.
ReplyDeleteShe's a child who loves life, always smiling, always busy. Did you spit on her 3 times?
DeleteOf course!
DeleteHappy Independence Day.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun filled day. And ftt fft fft on your beautiful granddaughter so I don’t give her the mati
A haaaa, bravo Angela. You don't need to be told to spit on her. A true Greek!
DeleteWell done that pilot, and well done Poppi.
ReplyDeleteHe is a damn good pilot. He came in low for the first swoop over the strait and even lower on his return. He has a school friend here and let him know he was coming. It happened so fast I'm amazed someone got a video of it
DeleteI really like the dancing and the music, she's good at what she does.
ReplyDeleteShe has been taking dancing lessons for a long time. In between rowing.
DeleteI love Greek music so much, I always have, and Poppy, your granddaughter, is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI like some Greek music. When Poppi is dancing it's all good
DeleteThere is never a dull moment on Poros.
ReplyDeleteLots of action at the moment
DeleteThe dancing, the music, the air show and parade, church, speeches...I am worn out just thinking about it all! Love the dancing and those wing wiggles are so exciting, especially from a local lad.
ReplyDeleteI just sat and had coffee and saw it all from afar. Others took the photos and videos.
DeleteCongratulations (for both the day and the family achievements - don't worry, blue eyes have been gazing on that compliment), and best wishes for another year of independent fortune and family joy.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tigger Mum. May you and Mr B enjoy much success and creative inspiration
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