Living traditions
The Fires of Giourouki
Giourouki, Florina
Field photographFire at Giourouki
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A neighbourhood bonfire near Florina, prepared collectively and lit on the night of 23 December.
One of the local Christmas fire gatherings around Florina, where residents build the pile together and meet around the fire.
A neighbourhood Christmas fire
The Giourouki fire belongs to the wider family of Christmas bonfires found across the Florina region. Wood is gathered and stacked in advance by the local group.
The lighting brings the neighbourhood together in the winter night, with conversation, food and drink continuing around the flames.
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