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Members of bell bearer groups from Greece and Europe parade during the 5th edition of the European Bell Bearers Festival on February 24, 2019, in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki. The custom of the “Koudounoforoi” (bell bearers) is a folklore tradition residue of ancient rituals in honour of the God Dionysos, the Greek god associated with pleasure, festivity, wine and euphoria. They wear hand-made costumes of leather and fur and bells of different sizes. The noise of the bells is believed to be used to frighten the evil spirits and awaken nature to the coming of spring. (Photo by Sakis Mitrolidis/AFP Photo)
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