A colorful ‘flour war’ in Greece marks the start of Lent, in photos

GALAXIDI, Greece (AP) — Residents and visitors in the Greek seaside town of Galaxidi joyfully throw bags of dyed flour at each other, erupting into a chaotic “flour war.” marks the end of carnival festivities and the start of Lent.

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