The Rugatsia festival is being revived in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, organized by the Oreokastro Cultural Folklore Association. This celebration features music and dancing in the streets, reflecting a tradition where dancers performed for twelve days during local festivities, receiving offerings from…

Rugatsia, a traditional festivity in Central Macedonia, sees participants, known as ‘rougatsari,’ donning skirts and wielding swords, as they dance to the sounds of zournas and daouli. Historically, rougatsari served as protectors during festive celebrations, earning gratitude and offerings from…