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Greek Honey Festival at Peace and Friendship Stadium in Faliro

2019-11-29 by Argophilia Travel News

Greek Honey Festival

On December 6th the 11th Honey and Bee Product Festival will open to visitors at Peace and Stadium Friendship in Faliro.

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Xanthi Prepares for Record Carnival Crowd

2017-02-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Carnival of Xanthi

Tourist from the Balkans and beyond will flock to the historic Greek city of Xanthi by February’s end in order to observe the colorful festival there. Xanthi is called the “city of the thousand colors”, and the popular carnival in Old Town is ready to welcome record crowds in 2017.

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Moonlit Marble: Greece’s Full August Moon

2011-08-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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In our history, the moon has always been present in our minds and imaginations; from goddess in ancient times, to a decade long rallying call at the height of the Cold War. We have always been mystified, enchanted, and even frightened by its powers.

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