the skirts or elongated shirt, strings and shoes are all Vlach costume - Romanian, and shared by related Albanians. Theese guardsmen are still beeing recruited among the tallest people of Greece. That means members of the Romanian Vlachs or Albanian Arvanites minorities.
Lord Byron, in Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, observed the "...Albanian kirtled to the knee", and T.S. Finlay in his Travels through Greece and Albania states, unequivocally, that "It was the fame of the Albanians which induced the modern Greeks to adopt the Albanian kilt as their national costume."
Video of Greek Historians talking about Albanians and these costumes:
"...The Koundouriotis family, which produced the first president of the Greek Republic, was Albanian, like many of Idra's settlers, who fled here from the Turks in the 15th century. Despite popular mistrust of the Albanians today in the face of a new wave of immigration, elements of Albania have penetrated Greek culture: the foustenella or kilt that's a part of the formal attire if Greek soldiers is based on the Albanian fighting gear, and is sometimes referred to as the "Albanian Kilt".
"..As the news became more detailed there was a search for heros. The Mainotes were of course the Modern Spartans but Marco Botsaris, the Albanian Suliote leader, was usually taken as the Modern Leonidas. When stories appeared of a woman of Hydra, Boubolina, leading the Greeks in battle, she was dubbed the Modern Artemisia or the Greek Joan of Arc."
"..The rich Hydriote ship-owner, Conduriottis, held the title of President of Greece. He was an Albanian, unable to speak Greek. And so the leaders of both armies in the war came, as did many of the fighting men, from that violent illiterate race who had not yet learned to prefer nationalism to other loyalties"
"..It was probably at this time that the Albanian dress made its decisive step towards being regarded as the national dress of Greece. The Government party, being largely Albanians themselves, favoured the dress and a version of it was common among the Greek "klephts" and "armatoli". Now it seemed that anyone who donned an Albanian dress could claim to be a soldier and share in the bonanza"
O wow, what have you done to our fustanella....you have turned it into a skirt lol
The costumes that we see here are an Albanian adoption. The red cap, etc were worn by Albanians or Arvanites as called by Greeks who played a major role in 1800's in the fight for Independence in the territory. Marko Boçari, suliot tribe, etc..
Now they march through the streets and shout and curse Albanians lol while they have our costumes as a national characteristic.
@FALCON131001 I don't care about your opinion...I'm just stating the truth about these costumes and how and why they came to be a national trait of Greece.
@FALCON131001 I don't care about your opinion...I'm just stating the truth about these costumes and how and why they came to be a national trait of Greece.
@FALCON131001 I don't care about your opinion...I'm just stating the truth about these costumes and how and why they came to be a national trait of Greece.
@Bardh87 OF COURSE I AM A GREEK , BUT FOR YOUR ORIGIN, I DOUBT, BECAUSE YOU DO NOT KNOW EVEN YOUR MOTHER TURKISH ALBANIAN. IF I WERE AN ALBANIAN I SHOULD BE VERY SAD FOR CAN NOT READ EVEN A WORD OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONUMENTS OF MY COUNTRY , AND BECAUSE ALL THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONUMENTS OF THE SOUTH (NORTH EPIROS) ARE ALL GREEK
@Bardh87 xaxaxaxaE ALBANIAN WHEN DID YOU ADOPTED YOUR ALPHABET OF TODAY? PERHAPS IN 1908? XAXAXAXAXA. BEFORE WHAT ALPHABET DID YOU USE E? ALBANIAN- BANANIAN? PERHAPS THE TURKISH OR ARABIC E?
WHAT DO YOU SAY NOW TURKISH ALBANIAN?
WHO IS THE TURKISH ARABIAN GYPSY? E? BUT YOU ARE PROUD TO BE ALBANIANS E? HOW DO YOU SAY IT? ALAH AKBAR? OR SALAM MALEKOOM?
@FALCON131001 I don't care about your opinion...I'm just stating the truth about these costumes and how and why they came to be a national trait of Greece.
What does Greece have besides these Albanian costumes I see here???
National Funds received by International community to prevent it from failing. The country is build on dept it cannot repay. Should we do the same?
The problem for some people is that Greece has plenty of history and traditions to spare. Greek people have contribute to world civilization from the beginning oh humankind. This is creating jealousy among people from countries without any contribution to civilization. They are trying always to appropriate parts of the Greek history and heritage to make them feel in some way that really their countries are worth something. Sorry you are not Greeks just cheap bastards.
@yilmaz196 skirts where unisex and both men and women wore them until about 150 years ago,when pants where discovered.Pants where invented as a cloth specialized for horse riding.Because mostly men rode horses,people came to use that only men where pants,but that's just 100 or 200 years old. These skirts evzonoi wear are older,from a time skirts where unisex.
@bluenose4344 This is the traditional wear of the Greek thiefs and bandits, then rebels, during the war of 1821 against the Ottoman empire. The individual is known as "tsolias", and the Greek presidential garrison is still wearing it as a tribute. You may also see traditional dancers wearing this outfit. It has many features in common with the Scottish traditional outfit. But hey, clothes are not the only thing we two have in common, judging by your history! Greetings from Greece!!!:)
@Supermagos9 Bravo Sas - well said - polli kala ta ipate sta skoupidia tis oikoumenis -
Unfortunately the Greek sites are contaminated with the presence of uneducated, uncivilized Neanderthals who only prove they are the "pit of humanity" as evidenced by their cultures, still living like primitive savages........
We Greeks have every reason to stand tall and be the proudest people on this earth!!! Too bad, you were born into the race and cultures you obviously HATE!!
@TheaAthena I notice this about "contamination" of Greek videos. The nationalistic hatred of some people is absolutely ridiculous.... This is a beautiful ceremony and tradition, and it makes me very proud indeed.
@nojyt Eisaste Ellinas? Are you Greek? I normally don't post in response to all these comments but,,,sometimes you do! As a Greek I know there is no culture or people that can "hold a candle" (as they say in the U.S.) to that of the history and civilization of Ellas - no matter what! However, one must also be very well informed, and educated to truly recognize this truth!
@TheaAthena Yes, I am Greek. I think part of the problem with our neighbours is they see the enormity of Greek history, they see that they now live in lands where Greeks once lived (and sometimes still do), and all this makes them feel subconsciously threatened. It's something we Greeks would do well to think about. Sometimes our pride touches others the wrong way. But this is no reason for us to stop being proud, or to change any of our customs to appease others. :)
@nojyt You know, as a Greek, we grew up amidst daily conversations re history, war, stories, etc. It is in our culture and blood I suppose. Furthermore, my parents made sure they educated us, from a young age, as to the reality of our Greek heritage and for that I am so grateful. Greece has been screwed again and again and again by the powers that be; the Americans, the FREAKING BRITISH schmucks and, it was little Ellas, who held back the Germans while the U.S. readied itself!!!!!!!! Athena
@TheaAthena Agreed, many countries have used Greece as a pawn, and to some degree it continues. Of course, there is an old grain sack in my house stamped "Donated by the people of the USA" (ca. 1948) that proves the relationship is not always bad (although I would take poverty over the Dekemvriana ANY day....)
Ultimately, we have to keep working to build the Greece we want, and ignore those who would do us harm. Our ridiculously massive history tells me that time is always on our side. :o)
@nojyt In closing, I'm afraid I am not on the intellectual level needed to discuss or debate the issue properly. However, my Brother Demetrios has a Ph.D in Political Science and history/politics are his life. One of my biggest pleasures is to be among a group of Greeks on that level and listen to such wonderful debate on a variety of subjects including religion vs ancient Greek religion, etc. What an experience!
I have enjoyed our little tete-a-tete - be well, my Greek friend - Athena
@TheaAthena Thank you Athena, I too have enjoyed our brief conversation! You are very modest; I suspect you know more than you give yourself credit for. Keep discussing and thinking about the "big issues" of our world with your brother, because there are enough mindless people around. ;o)
(Και αν μένεις στο εξωτερικό, μάθε τα παιδιά σου καλά ελληνικά. Η γλώσσα μας είναι ο θησαυρός μας.)
@TheaAthena you have big tongue from the security of the US you live. If you knew the dangers that threat this small coutry you would be more carefull. We are a nation with more than 5000 years history. Durring this long time there are bad moments and good momments. Victories and loses.This is how the life goes.
@ikaros2006 Kalimera Ikaros - akrivos ti thelis na mou pis - oti exoume 5,000 xronia istoria, etc. etc.??? Ellinida eimai, adiakritos pou megalosame kai se pia xora zoume mia zoi olokliri - Den katalaveno akrivos ti thelis na mou pis - alla monon na kseris oti eimaste Ellines prota kai pethenoume gia tin Ellada mas. Nase kalla - Athena
@TheaAthena I am reminded of the movie 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' when the Italian military wanted the village leaders to surrender and were told to 'fuck off'. The elders decided to surrender to a 'German officer of significant rank' and when it was only a Wermacht Captain, they surrendered anyways saying that it was preferable to surrender to the German Captain's dog than to an Italian. For this kind of attitude, this Texan loves the Greeks. May they always be strong. God bless them all.
@bear75056 Dear Bear: Many thanks for your warm and generous remarks. I am in the U.S. and we both know what is happening in our country here. I too, admire Texas for its ability to stand its ground on so many issues that are destroying the USA today. I have seen the film you mentioned a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed it. Bear in mind it only gives a scant clue as to what poor little Greece did in that war - Be well my philHellene friend!
@bear75056 Actually the truth is that they may have hoped to at least kill a general as they die, but when they saw that only a captain was available they dumped the plan. I know, cause I am Greek and that is what I would have done :)
I would like to push you to the ground and beat on your chest yelling, "House on fire, house on fire! Put it out, put it out!"
Then I would force you to drink anti-freeze until you pass out.
Then you would wake up in excruciating pain with a size 7 poop chute.
jrg8008 1 week ago
the skirts or elongated shirt, strings and shoes are all Vlach costume - Romanian, and shared by related Albanians. Theese guardsmen are still beeing recruited among the tallest people of Greece. That means members of the Romanian Vlachs or Albanian Arvanites minorities.
ADiamandi 1 month ago
@ADiamandi Τι λες βρε κάφρε..
1ATHINAATHINA 4 weeks ago
gay parade? they look hmmmm girly
nejacne68 1 month ago
karneval in greece xD
mentoper 2 months ago
Lord Byron, in Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, observed the "...Albanian kirtled to the knee", and T.S. Finlay in his Travels through Greece and Albania states, unequivocally, that "It was the fame of the Albanians which induced the modern Greeks to adopt the Albanian kilt as their national costume."
Video of Greek Historians talking about Albanians and these costumes:
watch?v=DKSS4-sQAkM&feature=channel_video_title
Greek Priest:
watch?v=bsjUKLn9c94&feature=channel_video_title
Bardh87 5 months ago
"...The Koundouriotis family, which produced the first president of the Greek Republic, was Albanian, like many of Idra's settlers, who fled here from the Turks in the 15th century. Despite popular mistrust of the Albanians today in the face of a new wave of immigration, elements of Albania have penetrated Greek culture: the foustenella or kilt that's a part of the formal attire if Greek soldiers is based on the Albanian fighting gear, and is sometimes referred to as the "Albanian Kilt".
Bardh87 5 months ago
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"..As the news became more detailed there was a search for heros. The Mainotes were of course the Modern Spartans but Marco Botsaris, the Albanian Suliote leader, was usually taken as the Modern Leonidas. When stories appeared of a woman of Hydra, Boubolina, leading the Greeks in battle, she was dubbed the Modern Artemisia or the Greek Joan of Arc."
Bardh87 5 months ago
William ST. Clair
"That Greece Might Still Be Free"
Oxford University Press -- 1972
Page 228:
"..The rich Hydriote ship-owner, Conduriottis, held the title of President of Greece. He was an Albanian, unable to speak Greek. And so the leaders of both armies in the war came, as did many of the fighting men, from that violent illiterate race who had not yet learned to prefer nationalism to other loyalties"
Bardh87 5 months ago
William ST. Clair
"That Greece Might Still Be Free"
Oxford University Press -- 1972
Page 232:
"..It was probably at this time that the Albanian dress made its decisive step towards being regarded as the national dress of Greece. The Government party, being largely Albanians themselves, favoured the dress and a version of it was common among the Greek "klephts" and "armatoli". Now it seemed that anyone who donned an Albanian dress could claim to be a soldier and share in the bonanza"
Bardh87 5 months ago
O wow, what have you done to our fustanella....you have turned it into a skirt lol
The costumes that we see here are an Albanian adoption. The red cap, etc were worn by Albanians or Arvanites as called by Greeks who played a major role in 1800's in the fight for Independence in the territory. Marko Boçari, suliot tribe, etc..
Now they march through the streets and shout and curse Albanians lol while they have our costumes as a national characteristic.
Bardh87 5 months ago
@Bardh87 Υear right...
FALCON131001 5 months ago
@Bardh87 Αlbanians are the shit of europe they have nothing compared to Greece
FALCON131001 5 months ago
@FALCON131001 I don't care about your opinion...I'm just stating the truth about these costumes and how and why they came to be a national trait of Greece.
Bardh87 5 months ago
@FALCON131001 I don't care about your opinion...I'm just stating the truth about these costumes and how and why they came to be a national trait of Greece.
Bardh87 5 months ago
@FALCON131001 I don't care about your opinion...I'm just stating the truth about these costumes and how and why they came to be a national trait of Greece.
Bardh87 5 months ago
@Bardh87 ok ok where is then your national guard with foustanela? IF A TURK WEARs FUSTANELA HE IS STILL TURK ! UNDRESTAND Mr TURKISH ALBANIAN?
KRONOSELLAS 2 months ago
@KRONOSELLAS if a Greek wears a Fustanella he is still a Greek...
we have too many ancient costumes like the plis, etc to just emphasize one....alright trukish/vlah/gypsy Greek?
Bardh87 2 months ago
@Bardh87 OF COURSE I AM A GREEK , BUT FOR YOUR ORIGIN, I DOUBT, BECAUSE YOU DO NOT KNOW EVEN YOUR MOTHER TURKISH ALBANIAN. IF I WERE AN ALBANIAN I SHOULD BE VERY SAD FOR CAN NOT READ EVEN A WORD OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONUMENTS OF MY COUNTRY , AND BECAUSE ALL THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONUMENTS OF THE SOUTH (NORTH EPIROS) ARE ALL GREEK
KRONOSELLAS 2 months ago
@Bardh87 XEXEXEXEXAXAXA ALBANIAN NAME TO us AN ALBANIAN -BANANIAN HISTORIAN OF YOURS XAXAXAXXA
DO YOUR HISTORIANs STILL SUPPORT THAT ANCIENT EPIROTS WERE ALBANIANs ? XAXAXAXAXAXA TSOBANI? XAXAXAXA SHEEP HERDer?
KRONOSELLAS 2 months ago
@Bardh87 xaxaxaxaE ALBANIAN WHEN DID YOU ADOPTED YOUR ALPHABET OF TODAY? PERHAPS IN 1908? XAXAXAXAXA. BEFORE WHAT ALPHABET DID YOU USE E? ALBANIAN- BANANIAN? PERHAPS THE TURKISH OR ARABIC E?
WHAT DO YOU SAY NOW TURKISH ALBANIAN?
WHO IS THE TURKISH ARABIAN GYPSY? E? BUT YOU ARE PROUD TO BE ALBANIANS E? HOW DO YOU SAY IT? ALAH AKBAR? OR SALAM MALEKOOM?
KRONOSELLAS 2 months ago
@FALCON131001 I don't care about your opinion...I'm just stating the truth about these costumes and how and why they came to be a national trait of Greece.
What does Greece have besides these Albanian costumes I see here???
National Funds received by International community to prevent it from failing. The country is build on dept it cannot repay. Should we do the same?
Bardh87 5 months ago
@Bardh87 Yeah yeah yeah keep talking :D
FALCON131001 5 months ago
@Bardh87 u re retarted as hell my friend...
MRfoititis 5 months ago
@MRfoititis Prove me wrong.
Bardh87 5 months ago
Hahaha... that has got to be the looniest marching Ive ever seen! But bravo to these men and women. Theyre serving their country with honour.
aditya1782 5 months ago
The problem for some people is that Greece has plenty of history and traditions to spare. Greek people have contribute to world civilization from the beginning oh humankind. This is creating jealousy among people from countries without any contribution to civilization. They are trying always to appropriate parts of the Greek history and heritage to make them feel in some way that really their countries are worth something. Sorry you are not Greeks just cheap bastards.
sakarinis 7 months ago 3
men in frock, why r they stomping strangely???
gsbhullar0071 8 months ago
Big lads aren't they ? Flippin massive !
noffty1209 10 months ago
A great video, very proud military men and women.i Like their style. Can anyone tell me history behind their uniform??? respect from scotland.
bluenose4344 1 year ago 6
@bluenose4344 it was the "uniform" back in 1821 when we started killing the Ottoman Empire....
SuperUltraviolence 9 months ago
@SuperUltraviolence This is not a uniform, this is skirttttt. Ahaha. SO gay. I dont expect more from agayreek. Skirts r just fine for u.
yilmaz196 8 months ago
@yilmaz196 skirts where unisex and both men and women wore them until about 150 years ago,when pants where discovered.Pants where invented as a cloth specialized for horse riding.Because mostly men rode horses,people came to use that only men where pants,but that's just 100 or 200 years old. These skirts evzonoi wear are older,from a time skirts where unisex.
Arxidianomeas 7 months ago
@bluenose4344 This is the traditional wear of the Greek thiefs and bandits, then rebels, during the war of 1821 against the Ottoman empire. The individual is known as "tsolias", and the Greek presidential garrison is still wearing it as a tribute. You may also see traditional dancers wearing this outfit. It has many features in common with the Scottish traditional outfit. But hey, clothes are not the only thing we two have in common, judging by your history! Greetings from Greece!!!:)
NeutralNegotiator 9 months ago
ειναι βαρια ταρχιδια του τσολια
EthnicGR 1 year ago 9
Great video. Can't wait to back to Greece one summer.
dwainedibbly 1 year ago
but this is just their march dress,
in wartime they wear proudly their expensive evening dress.
TurkishNationalism 1 year ago
@TurkishNationalism we really want to look like you :) this march dress u saying must remind you a lot ... 1821 u know better =D
Witcheaven 1 year ago
hahahahah
TurkishNationalism 1 year ago
You are laughing now turk, but you know very well these outfits are soaked with turkish blood...
Supermagos9 1 year ago
@Supermagos9 Bravo Sas - well said - polli kala ta ipate sta skoupidia tis oikoumenis -
Unfortunately the Greek sites are contaminated with the presence of uneducated, uncivilized Neanderthals who only prove they are the "pit of humanity" as evidenced by their cultures, still living like primitive savages........
We Greeks have every reason to stand tall and be the proudest people on this earth!!! Too bad, you were born into the race and cultures you obviously HATE!!
Say what you like!
TheaAthena 1 year ago 16
@TheaAthena I notice this about "contamination" of Greek videos. The nationalistic hatred of some people is absolutely ridiculous.... This is a beautiful ceremony and tradition, and it makes me very proud indeed.
nojyt 1 year ago
@nojyt Eisaste Ellinas? Are you Greek? I normally don't post in response to all these comments but,,,sometimes you do! As a Greek I know there is no culture or people that can "hold a candle" (as they say in the U.S.) to that of the history and civilization of Ellas - no matter what! However, one must also be very well informed, and educated to truly recognize this truth!
Athena
TheaAthena 1 year ago
@TheaAthena Yes, I am Greek. I think part of the problem with our neighbours is they see the enormity of Greek history, they see that they now live in lands where Greeks once lived (and sometimes still do), and all this makes them feel subconsciously threatened. It's something we Greeks would do well to think about. Sometimes our pride touches others the wrong way. But this is no reason for us to stop being proud, or to change any of our customs to appease others. :)
nojyt 1 year ago
@nojyt You know, as a Greek, we grew up amidst daily conversations re history, war, stories, etc. It is in our culture and blood I suppose. Furthermore, my parents made sure they educated us, from a young age, as to the reality of our Greek heritage and for that I am so grateful. Greece has been screwed again and again and again by the powers that be; the Americans, the FREAKING BRITISH schmucks and, it was little Ellas, who held back the Germans while the U.S. readied itself!!!!!!!! Athena
TheaAthena 1 year ago
@TheaAthena Agreed, many countries have used Greece as a pawn, and to some degree it continues. Of course, there is an old grain sack in my house stamped "Donated by the people of the USA" (ca. 1948) that proves the relationship is not always bad (although I would take poverty over the Dekemvriana ANY day....)
Ultimately, we have to keep working to build the Greece we want, and ignore those who would do us harm. Our ridiculously massive history tells me that time is always on our side. :o)
nojyt 1 year ago
@nojyt In closing, I'm afraid I am not on the intellectual level needed to discuss or debate the issue properly. However, my Brother Demetrios has a Ph.D in Political Science and history/politics are his life. One of my biggest pleasures is to be among a group of Greeks on that level and listen to such wonderful debate on a variety of subjects including religion vs ancient Greek religion, etc. What an experience!
I have enjoyed our little tete-a-tete - be well, my Greek friend - Athena
TheaAthena 1 year ago
@TheaAthena Thank you Athena, I too have enjoyed our brief conversation! You are very modest; I suspect you know more than you give yourself credit for. Keep discussing and thinking about the "big issues" of our world with your brother, because there are enough mindless people around. ;o)
(Και αν μένεις στο εξωτερικό, μάθε τα παιδιά σου καλά ελληνικά. Η γλώσσα μας είναι ο θησαυρός μας.)
Γιάννης
nojyt 1 year ago
@TheaAthena you have big tongue from the security of the US you live. If you knew the dangers that threat this small coutry you would be more carefull. We are a nation with more than 5000 years history. Durring this long time there are bad moments and good momments. Victories and loses.This is how the life goes.
ikaros2006 1 month ago
@ikaros2006 Kalimera Ikaros - akrivos ti thelis na mou pis - oti exoume 5,000 xronia istoria, etc. etc.??? Ellinida eimai, adiakritos pou megalosame kai se pia xora zoume mia zoi olokliri - Den katalaveno akrivos ti thelis na mou pis - alla monon na kseris oti eimaste Ellines prota kai pethenoume gia tin Ellada mas. Nase kalla - Athena
TheaAthena 1 month ago
@TheaAthena I am reminded of the movie 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' when the Italian military wanted the village leaders to surrender and were told to 'fuck off'. The elders decided to surrender to a 'German officer of significant rank' and when it was only a Wermacht Captain, they surrendered anyways saying that it was preferable to surrender to the German Captain's dog than to an Italian. For this kind of attitude, this Texan loves the Greeks. May they always be strong. God bless them all.
bear75056 1 year ago 15
@bear75056 Dear Bear: Many thanks for your warm and generous remarks. I am in the U.S. and we both know what is happening in our country here. I too, admire Texas for its ability to stand its ground on so many issues that are destroying the USA today. I have seen the film you mentioned a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed it. Bear in mind it only gives a scant clue as to what poor little Greece did in that war - Be well my philHellene friend!
TheaAthena 1 year ago
@bear75056 Actually the truth is that they may have hoped to at least kill a general as they die, but when they saw that only a captain was available they dumped the plan. I know, cause I am Greek and that is what I would have done :)
NeutralNegotiator 9 months ago
@TheaAthena What kind of proudness you fucking asshole?
First of all your GUard is wearing Albanian Fustanella!
TheValmirZz 8 months ago
@TheValmirZz ΚΑΛΗ Η ΜΑΛΑΚΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΑΛΒΑΝΕ.ΓΕΛΑΣΑΜΕ
theQuest88 8 months ago
@TheaAthena God bless Greece and Greeks all. My heart is with you.
gengiskhan961 3 weeks ago
nicee!!!
xUnfor 1 year ago
nice video thanks for posting!
CASIUSGELAEI 1 year ago
oaauu great
allwiev 1 year ago