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"..'cause tramps like us, baby, we were born to run"


Real Name: Takis
Lives In: Patras, GR
Member Since: Nov 21, 2000
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tak_pap's Patras Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Patras Carnaval- 7
Patra- 8
Carnival 2002- 27
Carnaval Traditions in Patras- 4
Carnaval Pictures- 31
Historical pictures- 15
Masks- 11
Final Parade 2001 (Pictures)- 48
Postcards from Patras- 16
Archaeological Museum of Patras- 7
Achaia : Life by the seashore- 2

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Carnaval Traditions in Patras

by tak_pap - last update: Feb 17, 2001

The dance of "belle epoch" at the Municipal Theatr

It is known by everyone that the place which felt the greatest glory and entertained the most beautiful and in high spirit dances was the Municipal Theatre of "Apollo" which recently has offered hospitality only to the "fancy dress ball".
By the title "the old good times" the Municipal Theatre has opened its gates at this times, not to the "fancy dress ball" but for the well-dressed gentlemen and ladies in an effort to revive the spirit of "belle epoch".
Anyone who believes in the customary rules of a good appearance of an appropriate style and color costume will enjoy him or herself participating in this dance.

THE KIDS' CARNIVAL

The Kids' Carnival is a festival exclusively for young children. It comprises a lot of game competitions as well as the parade in which disguised children take part.
The cheerful parade crosses the city dancing and playing.
The children belong to groups and are dressed-up in the same way. Usually, they either attend the same kindergarten or primary school or belong to the same athletic sports club or dancing school. So the children experience and enjoy the Carnival tradition of our city in the best way.

THE GRAND PARADE

The whole town lives in the rythms of the last Sunday's parade.Thousands of people (40.000) get involved dancing in the streets while the other participate as spectators.
The grand parade lasts for hoursas long as the weather is nice and warm. Even when it rains, the people do not care about it. They still dance and sing int he rain. They will escort the carnival floats till the finish line. They know that everything is about to finish so they do their best to bring fun up to its climax just before it ends.
Then the King of Carnival goes up in flames and colourful fireworks. The magic, the carnival spirit will go on till dawn.

THE HIDDEN TREASURE

The hunting of the hidden treasure is a contest, which lasts 10 days and in which participate about 35.000 people.
The participants have to answer to several knowledge questions, go through skill activities, and look for rare and weird objects in order to collect points so that the best will win the prize The masquerade participant search in all over the city in order to find out the required objects such as an old gramophone disk, or find the solution to comic puzzles.
The masquerade groups give theatrical and dancing performances and improvise as talent artists of pantomime, they publish carnival newspaper but above all they offer their services to the Carnival King. As a result of their endless joy help people of our community to get rid of their routine.

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tak_pap's Patras Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Patras Carnaval- 7
Patra- 8
Carnival 2002- 27
Carnaval Traditions in Patras- 4
Carnaval Pictures- 31
Historical pictures- 15
Masks- 11
Final Parade 2001 (Pictures)- 48
Postcards from Patras- 16
Archaeological Museum of Patras- 7
Achaia : Life by the seashore- 2

Comments for tak_pap about Patras
REOL Thu Jan 10, 2008 23:16 UTC
 Hi, I would like to have a dinner at this restaurant one day!
johngayton Mon Jul 17, 2006 18:34 UTC
 Quick Hi, looks like I did Patras a disservice by not stopping for a day or two, great photos.
karina888 Tue Apr 25, 2006 22:57 UTC
 Hi Takis~Beautiful photos..what a city, Patras...and it was great you added the history, I was very much interested in reading about it. I hope to see it some day. Thanks for visiting my page(s). ~K
luckyzen Mon Feb 13, 2006 16:28 UTC
 Hi Takis, You are most welcome! I went through some of your albums......more to go! Great stuff.....Thank you for sharing.
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