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Gerakiteys: Scenes of Greece and Canberra (c.1954)

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Greek Orthodox wedding

Original classification rating: not rated. This clip chosen to be G

Clip description

This clip shows a bridal party making its way on foot through a small town in Greece. The parade is headed by musicians, with the bride, dressed in white, following behind. At the end of the parade, family and friends gather together in celebration.

Curator’s notes

Weddings are commonly recorded in home movies as they are significant family events. This wedding in a small Greek town shows an aspect of life familiar to Greek-Australians. It is a beautiful clip, capturing the mood of the bridal party, soaked in the afternoon sunlight.