Iráklion Independence Day Festival

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Title

Iráklion Independence Day Festival

Description

A procession of young men and women in traditional clothes (including a fustanella on the boy) is walking down a road in a parade in celebration of Greek Independence Day. People watch them; some onlookers carry the Greek flag, others carry children so they can see. The parade takes place in Heraklion.

Place name

Iráklion (inhabited place)

Subject

People

Notes

The young man is wearing a fustanella, which was a Greek skirt and shirt combo that is traditionally worn for military or ceremonial events.

Date photographed

March 25, 1980

Item sets

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