| Evzones, the Greek National Guard |
For young men at least six feet tall, it is a great honor to
become one of the Evzones, the primarily ceremonial Greek
National Guard. They often wear the national costume seen
above, which reflects makeshift uniforms of the Greek
rebels who won independence from the Turkish Ottoman
Empire in 1834. The skirt is supposed to have over 300
folds, one for each year that Turkey occupied Greece.
become one of the Evzones, the primarily ceremonial Greek
National Guard. They often wear the national costume seen
above, which reflects makeshift uniforms of the Greek
rebels who won independence from the Turkish Ottoman
Empire in 1834. The skirt is supposed to have over 300
folds, one for each year that Turkey occupied Greece.
Evzones guard all important government buildings and
monuments in Athens, the Greek Capital. In addition to
their distinctive uniforms, Evzones perform unique
marching steps that I will not attempt to describe. Please
watch the video to observe what are the most unusual
military movements I have ever seen.
monuments in Athens, the Greek Capital. In addition to
their distinctive uniforms, Evzones perform unique
marching steps that I will not attempt to describe. Please
watch the video to observe what are the most unusual
military movements I have ever seen.
Evzones maintain their dignity at all times.
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"I Follow Apollo", by clicking on AdventurePics.com .
