This event takes place on the last Sunday in May.
no pain, no pain!
This white stuff - it's NOT dry ice (ha! you wish!), but salt.
That crazy monks will do it, that's to be expected, but the spectators also got their chance:
Yes, even children. It would never happen in the US, fire marshals and children's services would have a field day. LOL!
PS. Here's a video of the ceremony. And yes, they walk on those hot coals barefoot.
And here is part 1 of the video - the monks are preparing for the ceremony:
More about the festival can be found on our other blog - here.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
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7 comments:
Gosh. Unique shots!!
How much I wish to be able/allowed to walk that way once in my life.
Great photography, makes one feel the heat. Please have a nice start into the new week.
daily athens
The man's expression in the first image is fabulous - great shot!
They are crazy, I would say
Wow. Some dedicated people here.
That 's very interesting , your photos are great and the video too !
fantastic reporting! Did you try:))?
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