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A living geography · 5 discoveries

Florina

A chapter of Western Macedonia.

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23 DEC · 2026

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Kolonaki, Athens 10676
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The Fires of Achlada

Achlada, Florina

On 23 December, the village of Achlada gathers around towering bonfires built by neighbourhood groups and lit at midnight.

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Fires of Florina on December 23 every year

23–24 DEC · 2026

The Fires of Florina

Florina, Florina

At midnight on 23 December, enormous neighbourhood bonfires transform Florina into one of Greece’s most intense Christmas gatherings.

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Fire at Giourouki on December 23, Florina

23 DEC · 2026

The Fires of Giourouki

Giourouki, Florina

A neighbourhood bonfire near Florina, prepared collectively and lit on the night of 23 December.

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23 DEC · 2026

The Fires of Sotira

Sotira, Florina

Sotira lights its Christmas bonfire on 23 December, often early enough for visitors to continue to the larger fires of Florina.

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Black and white photograph of musicians playing brass instruments inside a café in Florina during the Christmas season.

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Christmas Brass Bands in Florina’s Cafés

Florina → Western Macedonia

In Florina during the Christmas season, small brass bands move from café to café, filling warm interiors with Balkan rhythms.

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