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FLOUR WAR ERUPTS IN SMALL GREEK TOWN Complete CHAOS on the streets
During the 'flour war', participants threw bags of flour at each other in the streets.
TL;DR
- The town of Galaxidi in Greece celebrated the end of carnival with a 'flour war'.
- This tradition involves participants throwing bags of flour at each other in the streets.
- The event occurs on Clean Monday, marking the start of the Great Lent and the end of the carnival season.
- The 'flour war' custom dates back to the 1800s and is unique to Galaxidi, believed to be inspired by Sicilian traditions.
- Unlike other parts of Greece where Clean Monday is celebrated more peacefully, Galaxidi's festival is notably boisterous.
- The town's isolation, due to its mountainous surroundings and reduced port traffic after its 'golden age', helped preserve its unique character and traditions.