Virus? What Virus? When it comes to Greek fiestas, there is apparently “no coronavirus.” Hundreds of Greeks of all ages crowded over the weekend in two events organized by local associations. It is the first time after several months, associations are allowed to organized fests. And so they did.
Hundreds of Greeks, members of a local sports association, gathered at the big square of Aliartos to celebrate the annual party. Organizers ignored health authorities measures for safe distance and placed tables and chairs close to each other, while the crowd danced traditional dances holding hands with known and unknown people.
At least 1,300 people plus staff were at the square of 4,550 square meters.
Present were also an MP from ruling New Democracy, an MP from main opposition party SYRIZA and the mayor of Aliartos, a town in Viotia, some 105 km north of Athens.
There are media reports that organizers and the mayor initially urged the crowd to keep distance to contain the spread of the virus, but their recommendations were hardly heard or followed.
There is information that also a team of the Financial Crimes Units SDOE passed by to control that the revenues were in accordance with the receipts.
Nothing bothered the Aliartosians to enjoy their annual gathering until the early morning hours.
A similar party with hundreds of people took also place in Goudi suburb of Athens. Some 2,000 people gathered at the Park of the Greek Army for a party with live music and dance.
