Evzones Changing of the Guard (2)

Changing of the guard by the Evzones, or Presidential Guard, an elite unit of the Greek army that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in front of the Hellenic Parliament building (the Old Royal Palace). The unit is known for its uniform, which has evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts who fought the Ottoman occupation of Greece. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. The elaborate ritual is always watched by a crowd of tourists.

[bugsone]

Those needing guidance and an understanding of "Evzones", please reference the topic "Evzones". Hopefully this will provide a "basic" explanation, historical background and insight on the matter of Evzones.

Please note: "MANY" of the 1821 Greek Revolutionaries (including Kolokotronis) were dressed in a fustanella. The Evzones uniform is based on the uniform worn by the revolutionaries of the 1800's.

"Ap’ ta kokkala vgalmeni ton Ellinon ta iera".

[peterathanasopoulos]

fun fact: the little fluffy ball on their shoes were there originally to conceal a blade underneath the boot.

[rafaellagaribaldi]

Via Ted Guarino
As one person put it, anyone calling these Evzones Clowns, should remember the evzone battalions are probably one of the worlds best Mountain fighting battalion units. These Evzone units kicked the Italians back into Albania during WWII until Benito needed to call in his buddy the Wall paper hanger, and the Ottoman Turks back into Asia.

[mayuri]

As funny as their outfits may look, you don't fuck with those guys. The Greeks' resistance in WW2 was greater than any of those that was conquered by Germany.

[rafaellagaribaldi]

what the evzones are wearing is if you look at it closely, is almost medieval. Evzones are wearing hose which was common for men in Rennaisance and Medieval times, and the fustanella is just an extension of the tunic. Just have a look at the way men dressed in Tudor England or rennaisance Italy, Its almost the same. That indicates that the clothing of the Evzones has roots in Medieval Europe (Byzantium).

[melp.]

They look like Pierrots. And (very) seriously, executing their

[ChanahsCreativeEdits]

Amazing routine boys. I will cook for them food and give them ice cold ouzo off duty. They deserve it!!! 💙

[avigdonable]

I like their dresses. Dresses and mustachios. How marvellous .

[HuxleySabrina-ul]

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[ArabellaWilbur-cf]

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[HerrRobbenklopp]

hello, is this the ministry of silly walks? i have a question.

[swearenginNourmohamadi]

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[olindodragoti]

The traditional Albanian dress was stolen by the greeks at the time of the creation of the state after the revolution of 1821 and this was done at the request of King Otto !