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Greece - Athens, changing the guard
Greek guards or “Evzones” - also known as “Tsoliades” - are members of the Presidential Guard found outside the Hellenic Parliament. They have become synonymous with the city of Athens and were originally founded in 1868 as a regiment of the Greek army. It is a high honour for a soldier to be selected to join the “Evzones”.
They guard the grave of the Unknown Soldier that represents the common memory of all unknown soldiers killed at war. The changing of the Greek guards occurs every day at the top of the hour.
The “Evzones” are required to stand guard mute and expressionless for 60 minutes at a time, and are harshly punished if they succumb to the tantalizing efforts of tourists from all over the world to break their concentration.
They guard the grave of the Unknown Soldier that represents the common memory of all unknown soldiers killed at war. The changing of the Greek guards occurs every day at the top of the hour.
The “Evzones” are required to stand guard mute and expressionless for 60 minutes at a time, and are harshly punished if they succumb to the tantalizing efforts of tourists from all over the world to break their concentration.
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Schön Festgehalten Jaap!
Great series!
Une journée jambes en l'air !!
Bonne journée. Amitiés
HWW, enjoy the week. Herb
HWW.
hWW !
HWW, Jaap!
Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
A lovely series of photos Jaap..........especially the main image and the third PiP.
This sort of stepping I have come across many times (In books of course)
HFF and best wishes
Bonne soirée Jaap.
HWW
A very nice picture, which I like very much!
Wonderful and interesting display.
However, I do wonder what must go through the minds of the soldiers performing this dance routine!
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
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