Greek Traditional Clothing

Tourists watch the Changing of the Presidential Guard Parade at Parliament House in Athens.
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These guards wear a traditional pleated kilt called fustanella. The uniform is based on the folk costume of Greek mountain people.

Go here to find out about Greek costume through the ages
http://www.annaswebart.com/culture/costhistory/index.html

http://www.culture.gr/4/42/421/42101/421020/e4210201.html

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updated October 2006