Evzones are easily recognizable by their unique uniforms.
An old YouTube video featuring Evzon, an elite Greek security guard, is enjoying a resurgence in popularity across social media. The video, which currently boasts over 178,000 views on YouTube alone, showcases Ebuzoon's unique marching style in slow motion. The high kicks and precise movements, called “aerial foot ballet” by some viewers, are certainly eye-catching. But the sights don't stop there. The Evzone family's traditional attire, including a white skirt with 400 symbolic pleats representing the Ottoman Empire's 400 years of rule, and shoes with heavy pompoms that weigh more than 3 kilograms, adds even more charm. .
The video sparked amusement and curiosity online, with many commenting on the security guard's strange movements. However, this elaborate procession had a deeper meaning. Evzones, who are stationed at the Greek parliament, will provide security in three one-hour shifts within a 48-hour period.
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Their synchronized movements and the clicking sounds made by the 60 nails of their shoes, called tsarushas, are said to imitate the sound of horses. Legend has it that when King Otto became homesick and missed the sounds of his native Bavaria, he comforted his guards by having them imitate the rattling of horseshoes.
Whether it's the uniform's historical significance or its glamorous marching style, Evzone captured the attention of the internet, proving that even the Changing of the Guard ceremony can be a huge sensation.
Who is Ebuzone?
Evzone is an elite Greek soldier with a rich history. He was originally a light infantry and mountain unit within the Greek army. Today, the term specifically refers to members of the Presidential Guard, a ceremonial unit stationed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens' Syntagma Square in front of the Greek Parliament.
Although their mission is primarily ceremonial, these Evzones are all carefully selected volunteers from the Greek infantry corps. Interestingly, his potential Evzone was identified early in basic training and the minimum height requirement is his staggering 1.95 meters (6'5″).
Evzone is easily recognized by its distinctive uniform. Its roots go back to the clothing worn by the Krefts, Greek resistance fighters who fought against the Ottoman occupation. The most notable feature of this uniform is the fustanella, a garment that resembles a kilt. This distinctive attire made Evzones particularly popular among international audiences as an image of a Greek soldier.
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