Clean Monday – The Presentation of the Koudounoforoi

Clean Monday – The Presentation of the Koudounoforoi

ByStephanie Banks

The morning of Clean Monday began with a light smattering of snow that settled on the hills above Sochos. Here in the village, the flakes melted as soon as they hit the ground. Such is the early March weather in Northern Macedonia. Today is the finale of Carnival. Clean Monday or Kathara Deftera marks the…

Sochos Folklore Museum and More Carnival Capers

Sochos Folklore Museum and More Carnival Capers

ByStephanie Banks

Friday 28th February was a day of national strikes and a time to remember the 57 souls that were tragically lost during the Tempi rail disaster. Speak to any Greek and they will call it murder – most certainly not an accident. To show respect on the 2nd anniversary of this horrific event, all carnival…