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Thessaloniki, Greece - Male Belly Dancers
Thessaloniki, Greece - Male Belly Dancers. Date: 1918
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This photograph, taken in Thessaloniki, Greece, in the year 1918, depicts a group of male belly dancers, engaging in a traditional performance. Thessaloniki, also known as Salonika or Thessalonica, was a vibrant and multicultural city during the early 20th century, having been under Ottoman rule for several centuries before being occupied by the Greeks in 1912. The male belly dancers in this image are dressed in colorful costumes, adorned with intricate jewelry and accessories. They are seen performing with great enthusiasm and skill, their movements fluid and mesmerizing. The presence of a horn player in the background adds to the lively atmosphere of the scene. Belly dancing, a dance form that originated in the Middle East, had been a popular form of entertainment in Thessaloniki for centuries. However, during the Ottoman rule, it was often associated with the lower classes and considered to be a taboo for respectable society. With the city's multicultural population, which included Greeks, Turks, Jews, and other ethnic groups, belly dancing was a symbol of cultural diversity and tradition. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Thessaloniki during the early 1900s, a time when the city was undergoing significant changes. The male belly dancers in this image represent the resilience and adaptability of Thessaloniki's diverse population, who continued to preserve their traditions despite the political and social upheavals of the time.
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