Revelers dancing in the rain at Patras carnival
- Written by C.Athanasatos
King Carnival, traditionally a grand, spectacular and satiric figure which opens the parade, was wearing a top hat, smoking a cigar and holding Greece's three bailout deals in his two hands.
Numerous floats followed behind with themes inspired among others by the ongoing economic crisis, such as the "Political cohabitation agreement" float, which consists of two figures representing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem sitting relaxed on a couch.
The Carnival climaxed with the traditional burning of King Carnival at the old port, which was accompanied by a fireworks display.
Source: ANA-MPA
Photo: dete.gr
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