Iráklion Independence Day Festival
Item
File name
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Title
Iráklion Independence Day Festival See all items with this value
Description
Four women and two men dressed in traditional Greek costume stand in the street while crowds in modern style of dress line the sides of the street. This was taken in Iraklion on 3/25/1980 which is the Greek Independence Day. See all items with this value
Place name
Iráklion (inhabited place) See all items with this value
Subject
People
Notes
On this day, it is common for flag parades to take place where people dress in tradional costume and parade down the street. In the background, on the left side, children sit on the edge of the street holding the Greek flag, further indicating this is a Greek flag parade, customary for Greek Independence Day.
Date photographed
March 25, 1980
