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In Pics: ‘Flour Fight’ Revelers In Greece’s Galaxidi

The flour fight, on the coastal road lining Galaxidi's old harbor in Greece, takes place on Clean Monday, the beginning of the 40-day Christian Lent fast that ends on Easter.

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In Pics: ‘Flour Fight’ Revelers In Greece’s Galaxidi
Colorful Flour Fight in Athens Photo: AP/Petros Giannakouris

Revelers dance as they participate in the flour war in the port town of Galaxidi, some 200 kilometers west of Athens.

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Colorful Flour Fight in Athens
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Revelers throw flour as they participate in the flour war in the port town of Galaxidi, some 200 kilometers Athens. 

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Revelers throw flour as they participate in the flour war, in the port town of Galaxidi, some 200 kilometers west of Athens. 

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Revelers participate in the flour war, in the port town of Galaxidi, some 200 kilometers west of Athens. 

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Revelers throw flour as they participate in the flour war, in the port town of Galaxidi, some 200 kilometers west of Athens.

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Revelers participate in the flour war, in the port town of Galaxidi, some 200 kilometers west of Athens. 

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A reveler participates in the flour war, in the port town of Galaxidi, some 200 kilometers west of Athens.

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Revelers pose for a photo as they participate in the flour war, in the port town of Galaxidi, some 200 kilometers  west of Athens.

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Revelers throw flour as they participate in the flour war, in the port town of Galaxidi, some 200 kilometers west of Athens.

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Revelers participate in the flour war, in the port town of Galaxidi, some 200 kilometers west of Athens.