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A colorful 'flour war' in Greece marks the start of Lent, in photos

Residents and visitors in the Greek seaside town of Galaxidi joyfully throw bags of dyed flour at each other, erupting into a chaotic ''flour war.'' The event marks the end of carnival festivities and the start of Lent.

The Associated Press
February 23, 2026 at 9:03PM
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GALAXIDI, Greece — Residents and visitors in the Greek seaside town of Galaxidi joyfully throw bags of dyed flour at each other, erupting into a chaotic ''flour war.'' The event marks the end of carnival festivities and the start of Lent.

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