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The Greek big, fat wedding

Wedding guests gossip quietly among themselves throughout the ceremony, guns are used in place of rice, and it is customary for the bride to step on the groom's foot during the service in order to gain the upper hand in the marriage. Known for its symbolism and deep-rooted Orthodox tradition, one thing a Greek wedding is not - is small in scale, boring and lacking in extravagance.
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Beyond the sea and sun model

Sunny skies and sandy beaches and clear waters have for decades earned Greece's reputation as a leading destination for holiday-makers, but now the authorities say that tourism strategy needs a change of focus to stay ahead of the game. Scenic hikes for the hardy, traditional farm produce for the selective and religious relics for the pious are among a hatful of ideas brought forward to extend the Greek travel scene to an all-season level.
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