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A living geography · 5 discoveries

Volakas

A chapter of Drama.

Cultural dossier

What is culturally discoverable here?

Published: 5 discoveries
Wider geography: Drama
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Living traditions

Events

A bell-bearer in the snow in the village of Volakas, Drama

Preview · 7 JAN · 2027

Arapides of Volakas

Volakas, Drama

On 7 January, the black-faced Arapides of Volakas emerge with straw humps, goat fleece, crooks and thunderous bells.

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A man dressed as arkouda for the annual custom in Volakas, Drama

Preview · 8 JAN · 2027

Arkoudes of Volakas

Volakas, Drama

On 8 January, figures dressed as bears in animal skins move through Volakas wearing a single bell called the Trakarntaki.

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Wedding representation in Volakas, Drama. A woman pretending to be a bride.

Preview · 8 JAN · 2027

Wedding Representation of Volakas

Volakas, Drama

On 8 January, a staged wedding unfolds in Volakas as songs, preparations and comic ritual meet the Arkoudes in the main square.

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Costumes

A woman wearing the local costume of Volax in Drama, standing inside a local home.

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Volakas

Volakas → Drama → E. Macedonia & Thrace

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Music

Cover artwork for Anathema ti mana sou

Sound & place

Anathema ti mana sou

Volakas → Drama → E. Macedonia & Thrace

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4 published chapters are identified here beyond the free selection. The web preview fully opens the next 10 events and the 10 costume galleries and stories nearest Athens.

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