Lambatines, Mandouki, Corfu, 23 June, 2012, Aη Γιάννης Λαμπαδάρης

Information about the Lambatines (in Greek)

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The Lambatines, an ancient custom (Pre-Christian?) held (coincidentally?) on the eve of the celebration of the birth of St. John the Baptist. Young and old leap over three bonfires, over blazing May Day wreaths and dry grass not consumed by the animals. The ceremony is connected with the power of Love at this hot time of the year (the bonfires are said to heat them up even more!)

John the Revelator, Blind Willie Johnson