GALAXIDI, Greece (AP) — In a vibrant display of tradition, people in the Greek coastal community of Galaxidi engage in an exuberant custom of pelting each other with colorful flour sacks, creating a lively spectacle of chaos and celebration.
This spirited tradition serves as the finale to carnival celebrations while simultaneously welcoming the solemn period of Lent. The festive flour battle transforms the seaside community into a rainbow of colors as both locals and tourists participate in the joyous mayhem.
The images showcase this unique cultural celebration curated by Associated Press photographers.
