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ΘΑ ΚΟΥΔΟΥΝΙΣΕΙ Η ΜΕΛΒΟΥΡΝΗ...MANASIS presents: traditions older than time itself
"DODEKAIMERO" & "APOKRIES"
CARNIVAL SEASON PROCESSIONS.
>>>> THE FINAL INSTALMENT <<<<
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EVENT DETAILS:
MANASIS APOKRIES MASQUERADE PARTY, 2025
Vanilla Cakes & Lounge (Upstairs) – Eaton Mall Oakleigh
Friday 28th February, 2025
7:00pm – 12:00am
Dress code: Fancy Dress / Masquerade
TICKETS:
PRESOLD: $60 | AT THE DOOR: $80
Includes hot and cold food selection from grazing station buffet
Drinks at bar prices
Cocktail event
No cap on ticket purchases- ‘first come – first serve’
Limited tickets available
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The first in the series of our school's Flagship Events for 2025 with the theme of ANTAMOMA, bringing together countless generations of our former students, families, supporters, multicultural co-dancers, dance groups, cultural organisations, musicians, and friends.
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
MPC Moss Property Consultants
VANILLA Cakes & Lounge
DELPHI Finance
PRONTO Refrigeration
Cafe GRECO
GRECA ST. Greek Food & Wine
Moray & Agnew LAWYERS
Bambou ELC
JOANNIDES Funerals
PIRELLI
APS- Advanced Print Scan Solutions
OPSM South Yarra - Middle Brighton
BUXTON Oakleigh
SEA BITES Fish and Chips
1300 Plasta
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Further information:
Unique and exclusive to MANASIS, these very rare costumes are worn only during the traditional seasons known as "DODEKAIMERO”- the twelve days from Christmas (25th December), to the eve of the Epiphany (5th January), and during “APOKRIES”- celebrated over the weeks preceding LENT- the 40-day period of strict fasting in preparation for PASCHA- Greek Orthodox Easter.
The wearing of animal skins, masks and bells is one of the oldest known folk traditions still in existence, pre-dating Christianity and shared right throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Although the ritual varies from village to village, country to country, the essence of the “Koudounoforoi”, “rougatsia”, “rougatsaria”, “kalikantzaroi”, “maskarades” and “karnavali” remains the same.
The belief is that the ringing of bells wards off evil spirits from the earth, provides fertile ground for crops to grow (as meat cannot be eaten for the following 40 days), and masks and swords protect the wearers from being possessed!
See, HEAR, get up-close and experience these historic moments, at various upcoming events! With an entourage of hundreds, and wearing a total of over 500+ authentic and traditional-style bells, no matter where you are, you’ll hear them coming!!!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vanilla, 17 Eaton Mall, Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia,Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Cheltenham
