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Smoky Thursday In Athens
People are dancing to traditional music in celebration of Tsiknopempti, or Smoke Thursday, during the Greek Orthodox Carnival outside the Varvakios Central Market in Athens, Greece, on March 7, 2024. Tons of meat are being grilled on this day, which marks ten days before the start of Lent. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11053950 |
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| Photographer | Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto |
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