The rain has ceased, the sun is shining, the wild flowers look bright and fresh, snow gleams on the mountains and in the village preparations are being made for Carnival.
This is a very special time in Greece and in large cities such as Rethymnon on the island of Crete. Here treasure hunts, children's parties, musical recitals and fancy dress cycling events are organised for three weeks before and on the last day before Lent. In smaller villages lesser celebrations happen which are very entertaining for the local people. The nearest Carnival to our home in Crete will be in the beautiful seaside town of Kalyves.
Already children can be seen walking around the streets in lovely costumes, tavernas have hung decorations to add an air of jollity to the occasion and in yards and open spaces exotic floats are being painted and music rehearsed in preparation for the big parade on Sunday, February 21. The excitement of the carnival period brings people together to chat and to eat while watching their children and young people masquerading as popular heroes, fairies, clowns and incredible creatures.
Carnival Kalyves
Painting by Balsam Wood
This is a very special time in Greece and in large cities such as Rethymnon on the island of Crete. Here treasure hunts, children's parties, musical recitals and fancy dress cycling events are organised for three weeks before and on the last day before Lent. In smaller villages lesser celebrations happen which are very entertaining for the local people. The nearest Carnival to our home in Crete will be in the beautiful seaside town of Kalyves.
Already children can be seen walking around the streets in lovely costumes, tavernas have hung decorations to add an air of jollity to the occasion and in yards and open spaces exotic floats are being painted and music rehearsed in preparation for the big parade on Sunday, February 21. The excitement of the carnival period brings people together to chat and to eat while watching their children and young people masquerading as popular heroes, fairies, clowns and incredible creatures.
Carnival Kalyves
Painting by Balsam Wood
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