Athens Presidential Guard - Evzones

The Changing of the Guards in Athens Greece: Every Sunday morning at 11 am, people gather in Syntagma Square to watch the official changing of the guards, the military unit whose members stand proudly in perfect stillness in front of the Hellenic Parliament. There are of course changings every hour in the day, but on Sundays it is the official ceremony with the official costums. The Evzones is a special unit of the Hellenic Army, also known as Tsoliades, who guard the Monument of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Hellenic Parliament and the Presidential Mansion. Through the historical movement of Greece, the Evzones have become symbols of bravery and courage for the Greek people. The Presidential Guard, as the unit is now called, was constituted in 1868 and has taken many names through centuries (Guard of the Flag, Royal Guard, etc)

[@SitiFatimah-ox4yi]

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[@kev3d]

Alexander wept, for he looked into the future and saw the uniforms of the Greek Guards.

[@PaulDonovan]

lol...

[@FletcherHillier]

Men can dress like women now because these brave soldiers fight for our ability to dress in an entirely unpracticle and horrendous looking outfit.

[@prometheus7161]

These outfits are traditional.
Our heroes who fought in the Greek War of Independence wore similar clothes.
They are not funny, they are part of our national pride.

[@kuzakani4297]

​@@prometheus7161 well, back then the army high officers used to choose military uniforms for fashion unlike today that we chose them by practical reasons. Well, back then not only fashion but to inspire respect and fear to the enemies, probably back then they expected them to die of laughing.
It would be cool if they had chose some classic greek fashion.

[@user-mp2rm8et9m]

@@kuzakani4297 you are malakas

[@louisbeaulieu5675]

See what Ouzo does?

[@BrianWMay]

Brave man that takes the piss out of these guys . . .

[@PaulDonovan]

lol... indeed !!

[@kuzakani4297]

Probably it's a punishment.

[@rovercoupe7104]

It is alright until the soldier in camouflage turns up and messes on with the guard’s uniform. M.

[@PaulDonovan]

😎👍

[@mohammadbinsalman4267]

Would be very funny to see them running with those shoes😂🤣

[@PaulDonovan]

😎👍🤣

[@user-mp2rm8et9m]

You are malakas

[@user-mp2rm8et9m]

Ask the Turkish ... what's going on in tripolitsa.....

[@maury7456]

I primi due se li hanno mangiati vivi.
Sono severissimi con chi sbaglia i passi.
Come per tutte le guardie d'onore del resto.
Comunque ONORE agli Euzoni.

[@PaulDonovan]

Thanks for your comment. Regards Paul

[@VPPAF]

monty python school of silly walks

[@xodiaq]

*Ministry

[@user-mp2rm8et9m]

Vppaf you are malakas

[@robs5688]

Slow motion Can-Can.

[@PaulDonovan]

lol...

[@prometheus7161]

This is our tradition. Before they make the step, they form the number 4 with their legs symbolizing the 400 years of Ottoman occupation. Than they take a leap because they are stepping over the dead heroes who gave their life for our nation.
Do not disrespect traditions if you can't understand them.

[@user-mp2rm8et9m]

You are malakas mr robs5688 go back to your fucking country

[@j.sansur730]

Baklava is Turkish

[@PaulDonovan]

It certainly is.... and it tastes fantastic.... regards Paul

[@prometheus7161]

sure, but the Greeks make it better:)

[@j.sansur730]

@@prometheus7161 I tried your baklava, it is fake, like a chinesse copy
you should try chinesse baklava, better than yours

[@xhoanaq8444]

@@j.sansur730 shut up nobody asked

[@dx63]

On your dreams only