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Galaxidi's Flour War: A Colorful Carnival Tradition Revived

2/24/2026

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On February 23, Galaxidi held its flour war, marking the end of carnival and start of Lent as revelers threw dyed flour.
Local resident Panayiotis Paphilis said the tradition dates back to the 1800s and was brought by ancestors via sailboats.
The town has a population of about 1,700 and remained isolated until the 1960s, a condition that helped maintain its cultural identity and drew visitors.

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On February 23, Galaxidi held its flour war, marking the end of carnival and start of Lent as revelers threw dyed flour.
Local resident Panayiotis Paphilis said the tradition dates back to the 1800s and was brought by ancestors via sailboats.
The town has a population of about 1,700 and remained isolated until the 1960s, a condition that helped maintain its cultural identity and drew visitors.