Being a member of the Greek Presidential Guard is a great honour. They are selected from volunteers drawn from the Hellenic Army’s Infantry Corps. The Guard has a long military history, but is now a purely ceremonial unit.
Presidential Guard in winter uniform, Athens, February 2019
There is a small changing of the guard every hour, consisting of two Guards going out, two coming in, plus a Corporal of the Change. The full changing of the guard takes place on Sunday mornings, with much marching and music, with the whole Guard, its officers and military band all joining in.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 May 2020
Posted as part of Weekend B&W
A great tradition!
I experienced that too a few years ago. It’s not easy! 🙂
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Always admired how those evzones march, I couldn’t do it.
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Yes, challenging to put it mildly. One of the changes I tried to watch was abandoned due to rain. They haven’t got any grip with those shoes!
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Loved the click
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a tradition which remains. Piccture is beautiful
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A very nice photo! The uniforms look good, but the shoes are a bit funny!
Greetings Merle
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Wonderful uniforms, and such stern faces!
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Yes, I was really pleased with that shot. They can’t change their expression in any way. And they can’t leave there position for any reason unless commended to do so – that includes fires and bombs, and they have stood on guard through both
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I love learning about other places and their traditions. And I love the photo.
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