The spiritual and emotional image of the Exodus marking the beginning of the Messologi - Lazaria - Three day celebration with folklore events this year became witness to much booing and hissing, especially from residents when they found out that various parliamentarians taking part. The Exodus takes place on the Saturday night before Holy Week begins -or Lazarus Day- and a similar procession is held on Palm Sunday as well. "Traitors, you betrayed our country, you have sold out your nation's wealth, mocked the memory of our dead ancestors, shame on you" said the crowd. When the representatives were called to lay a memorial wreath at the main Square they were booed and hissed once again. On the other hand the crowd warmly welcomed officials from Cyprus, the Greek Armed Services, etc...
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April 8, 2012
VIDEO REPORT - Messologi Residents Verbally Attack Gov't Officials
The spiritual and emotional image of the Exodus marking the beginning of the Messologi - Lazaria - Three day celebration with folklore events this year became witness to much booing and hissing, especially from residents when they found out that various parliamentarians taking part. The Exodus takes place on the Saturday night before Holy Week begins -or Lazarus Day- and a similar procession is held on Palm Sunday as well. "Traitors, you betrayed our country, you have sold out your nation's wealth, mocked the memory of our dead ancestors, shame on you" said the crowd. When the representatives were called to lay a memorial wreath at the main Square they were booed and hissed once again. On the other hand the crowd warmly welcomed officials from Cyprus, the Greek Armed Services, etc...