‘Flour war’ erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 23, 2026, 6 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 23, 2026, 6 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/greek-seaside-town-lent-flour-war/

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GALAXIDI, Greece — The Greek seaside town of Galaxidi exploded into a messy and colorful “flour war” on Monday for its annual end of carnival season festivities that mark the start of the Lent season. Galaxidi’s main coastal road became a flour-strewn mess as revelers pelted each other with bags of...