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Revival of Traditional Customs in Greece: The Boumbouna Festival

In various regions of Greece, traditional customs are being revived, particularly the Boumbouna Festival in the village of Poria, Kastoria. Each winter, the small village attracts tourists eager to experience this unique celebration featuring fire, music, and dance, rooted in the winter solstice and later linked to the arrival of Christianity symbolizing the birth of Christ. The event brings together many participants who enjoy the festivities, which also include local culinary treats known as ‘tsigarides.’

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