Anthestiria Festival
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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CYLHA.10.059 (126)
This photograph captures a group of girls dressed in elaborate costumes as geishas, celebrating the Anthestiria Festival in the public garden in Limassol. The image showcases the festive and cultural creativity of the time, with the participants wearing traditional Japanese-inspired attire. The girls are dressed in long kimonos with intricate floral patterns, evoking the traditional attire of geishas. The kimonos feature wide sleeves and are tied at the waist with obi-style sashes, adding a layer of authenticity and elegance to their costumes. Some participants have styled their hair with decorative elements, such as flowers or ornaments, further enhancing their geisha-inspired appearance. Footwear is simple and practical, likely to ensure comfort during the outdoor celebration, though it contrasts slightly with the traditional geta or zori associated with geishas.