BABIDEN

“The sound of the bells, wearing the goat skins, the animal smell – all evoke primal emotions. You have the illusion that you’re something else.” – Aggelos Papathanasiou

“A bell-carrier leads the procession. This status is transferred from father to son. Each family has
their own bells and costumes which are handmade and passed down as heirlooms. The bells are made up of
four smaller bells which hang from decorated leather straps and two large, forged bells. They are worn
in a certain order to create a harmony – it’s like a dance.” – Nikos Dovrikis

“Babiden is the most sacred thing we have. We look forward to this rebirth, for a betteryear to come, a fertile year: for us, for our fields, for our animals. Everyone in the village takes part. In this way, the traditioncontinues.”
Aggelos Papathanasiou

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ARIS AKRITIDIS

PHOTOGRAPHER / FILM-MAKER/ ART DIRECTOR

BABIDEN