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Poster Print : People participate in the flour war on the streets of Galaxidi, some 250
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People participate in the flour war on the streets of Galaxidi, some 250
People participate in the flour war on the streets of Galaxidi, some 250 kms northwest of Athens on March 2, 2009. The flour war is a tradition marking the end of the carnival season and the start of the 40-day long lent, which lasts until Easter. AFP PHOTO/ LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / AFP PHOTO / LOUISA GOULIAMAKI
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Carnival General View Offbeat Tradition Umbrella Festivites Flour
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the vibrant energy of the flour war in Galaxidi to your home or office with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints. This captivating image by Agence France-Presse (AFP) photographer LOUISA GOULIAMAKI captures the joy and excitement of the annual tradition, as people enthusiastically throw flour at each other to mark the end of the carnival season. Add a touch of global culture and lively atmosphere to your space with this stunning, high-quality poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.4cm (23.4" x 15.1")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print captured by Louisa Gouliamaki, the streets of Galaxidi come alive with a flurry of white powder as people enthusiastically participate in the annual flour war. Located approximately 250 kilometers northwest of Athens, Galaxidi is steeped in tradition and holds this unique event to mark the end of carnival season and the beginning of Lent. The image showcases a general view of the festivities, where individuals clad in vibrant jumpsuits can be seen joyfully engaging in friendly combat. Flour fills the air like confetti, creating an ethereal atmosphere that adds to the offbeat charm of this celebration. Amidst all this chaos, one person stands out under an umbrella, seemingly untouched by the cascading flour. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also encapsulates a cherished tradition that has been passed down through generations. The spirit and energy radiating from each participant are palpable, reflecting their enthusiasm for preserving cultural customs. Louisa Gouliamaki's lens beautifully captures both the excitement and unity present during these festivities. It serves as a reminder that even amidst our busy lives, it is essential to take part in such traditions that bring communities together and celebrate shared heritage.
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