(Photo was made by Manos and Eleana)
Skopelosnews was there!! At least two of the skopelosnews troika were spotted in the crowd.
On Sunday afternoon a big crowd of dressed up people walked around the town with in front the bride and the groom. A lot of people, young and old, had traditional clothes on but many others had their own costumes and they were great to look at. On every square they were welcomed by locals who offered wine, rice pudding, pies and other appetizers. The dancing was difficult at times because of the heavy clothing! Everybody joined in with the singing and the atmosphere was great!!! About 20.30 hours we ended up at the municipal kafeneion where the dancing continued until late!!!
(…and there was me thinking I was moving to a quiet part of town… – john)
Bride and Groom are worth a close-up.
For anyone who hasn’t yet seen the widely-circulated police line-ups of the Skopelosnews troika, the statuesque figure in the traditional Skopelitan gown is none other than our very own Katharine Graham, Daphne Gliveros-Jaeggi, accompanied by her dashing husband, Yiannis. Her minions hope that if they didn’t win some sort of prize for those outfits, at least they might have got some cake.
wine, rice pudding, pies and pain in my shoulders were the prizes
Talk about your shoulders….. the bride was bare shouldered for at least 4 hours in 8º weather!
Mine were covered but fortunately inside the village you were sheltered. Milos square was freezing and so was the harbor front!
Staat jullie wel goed hoor! Groetjes, Henk
Great picture ! Wish we had been there!
It looks like a good time was had by all! Are the costumes handed down or new ones made every year?.
Most of the costumes are handed down. There is a collection of costumes owned by the Municipality which is maintained by Katerina Betsani. I believe that Katerina continues to make new ones which are added to the pile.
Yesterday I overheard one young woman say that she was wearing her grandmother’s dress. The sewing details are really amazing.
Congratulations Daphne and Yannis, you look magnificent!
Thank you Barbara. Did you have a good time?
Wild times over in Glossa and Elios too: mad costumes, much vulgarity, a good deal of drinking, dancing, satirical pieces, food, fireworks and eventually a huge bonfire just inches away from the church doors. Great fun!
Photos ?
Yes, a few, Daphne, but the ones on the ‘SkopelosOnline’ Greek site [if you are permitted to use them] are much better and give a good idea of the hi-jinks.