Has anyone celebrated Greek mardi gras (apokries) in Crete?

Thread starter nadellii
Start date May 10, 2021

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nadellii

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I've only been to the one in Athens (here's a pic)! But I've heard the one in Crete is amazing. Have any of you been?

mastichas09

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This is a great blog post that describes apokries in Crete. I've never been but it sounds great http://www.livingincrete.net/apokries.html cheers

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