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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Petros Giannakouris

A colorful 'flour war' in Greece marks the start of Lent, in photos

APTOPIX Greece Flour War - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Residents and visitors in the Greek seaside town of Galaxidi joyfully throw bags of dyed flour at each other, erupting into a chaotic “flour war.” The event marks the end of carnival festivities and the start of Lent.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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