EVZONES a short documentary. Athensflat

THE PRESIDENTIAL GUARD
History
The long history of the Presidential Guard begins in 1868, with the establishment of a combatant and ceremonial elite unit of the Hellenic Army, aimed at providing high-level military training to soldiers that have demonstrated bravery and military virtue, thus serving as a model for the rest of the Army. In 1914, after the end of the Balkan Wars, the unit was renamed “Palace Guard”. In 1929, when the construction of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier began, a company of Evzones called “Guard Company of the President of the Republic” assumed the responsibility of guarding the monument.
In the course of time and following the changes in the country’s regime, the unit underwent several successive names changed: “Royal Guard Company” (1940), “Guard of Honor of the Unknown Soldier” (1941), “Flag Guard” (1942), and “Royal Guard” (1946). Despite the changes in its name, the unit’s honorable mission of guarding the Palace and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has remained unchanged.
Since 1974, when democracy was restored in Greece, the unit has been ultimately named the “Presidential Guard”, retaining a purely ceremonial character. The Presidential Guard is supervised by the Military Office of the Presidency of the Republic.
The Evzone Uniform
The Evzone’s uniform has a history that spans across the years and is inextricably linked to Greece’s modern history and national identity. From 1821 onwards, the Evzone’s uniform of the military leaders and combatants who led the nation’s liberation struggles against the Ottomans, during the Greek Revolution of 1821, was adopted as the official national attire.
Today, the Evzone uniform of the Presidential Guard Officers varies slightly from that of privates. However, they share the basic features and symbolism. It is worth noting that all uniforms are entirely handmade, and their detailed tailoring requires ample experience, time, and expenses.
The defining characteristic of the uniform includes the Belt, which denotes the “well-girdled” fighter (from Greek eû: “well and zṓnē, “belt”). The Fustanella (a form of kilt) is made of 30 meters of white fabric and consists of 400 pleats, which represent the number of years of the turkish occupation. Its color is white, like the Ypoditis (shirt), as they both symbolize the purity of the struggles for national independence. The Fermeli (vest) is undeniably the most difficult part of the uniform to prepare, as it is hand-embroidered with artistic designs of cultural and folkloric value, in white or gilt thread. The red Pharion (cap), which carries the national emblem, symbolizes the sacrifices and blood spilled by the warriors during the nation’s liberation struggles, while its black silk tassel is a symbol of tears and mourning. The blue and white silk fringes across the Evzones’ uniform symbolize the Greek flag.
Lastly, one of the most iconic elements and strongest symbols of the Evzone’s uniform is the Tsarouhi (shoe) which is entirely hand- made of hard red leather. Each pair weighs about 3 kg, with 120 nails and a number of petals attached to the sole. According to tradition, the large black tassel of the tsarouhi was used to conceal blades that could prove useful for close range combat.
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[@socratesmavrofridis3700]

How I miss Greece all my cousin's live in Greece God bless Greece

[@fabiolo2814]

E un onore per questi ragazzi fare quello che fanno!

[@basilikigilia3583]

Είμαι υπερηφανη για την ΠΑΤΡΙΔΑ ΜΟΥ! ΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ! 👍👏👌

[@thespartan8476]

My προγιαγιά & προπαππούς were guerrilla fighters and only had a little Feta cheese and Greek Olives to eat. And they fought in winter and close combat-battle terrain with First World War, small arms and little ammunition and with World War I equipment. And they still managed to single - handedly defeat a far more superior Italian military force, and with out any Brit Ally or any allies support. Italian, Artillery shall killed my προγιαγιά ] Through out the Histories: My Greek family and my Greek ancestors have definitely never cease to amaze me. Even to-day Greece 2023, is caught in the hostilities between the Americans and Russians age old wars. And Greece is still the most loveliest, and most beautiful place in Europe. And in the western world... What extraordinary people you are, indeed. [ R.I.P προγιαγιά & προπαππούς ] This Comment is for all the Greeks, who perished defending Greece, from invaders. And for all the Greeks, who have departed, . Gone but never forgotten. It's an honour to be Greek, and part of this amazing and unforgettable Country and People. I salute you all. No other small country can compare with Greece in terms of impact on human benefit. In the beginning... God created the Earth, and in the light blue waters, put a small ship to travel forever, in order not only to give birth but also to transfer great ideas all over the world ... He called that ship...HELLAS! The Greeks created it, the Germans copy it, and the English exploit it😂

[@heyrandommm]

British guards when someone messes with them: DO NOT TOUCH THE QUEEN/KING'S GUARD!!!!!!! Evzones: *beats gun handle on ground in peace* ✊️✊️✊️✊️🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷❤️ SIGMAAAA

[@dimitristhoma9403]

Δυνατό αφιέρωμα! Λεβεντιά! Άξιοι για παραδειγματισμό! Ο Θεός να τους προσέχει!

[@jimmydraganides153]

I am so proud and glad that I am Greek . ELLATHA MOU!!

[@damianop100]

I have a Greek name, Damian, "one who tames". I love the Greek people, their history and beautiful country.

[@georgek5737]

Dude I'm Greek and i just now made the correlation between the Greek name Δαμιανός and the English version Damian. I got goosebumps because i like the name Damian alot and just realized that its of Greek origin😅🤦

[@damianop100]

@@georgek5737 How kind of you to write. Thank you.

[@georgek5737]

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[@jaye188]

In which language it means "one who tames"?

[@damianop100]

@@jaye188 Greek.

[@narekserobyan9002]

I like to learn about greek as for me as Armenian my grandma is Greek 🇬🇷in blood and Armenia 🇦🇲 by her mother side

[@goodputin4324]

Be a Muslim okay 😊

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@goodputin4324ewwww No! 🤣 🐫🦃🐫

[@depyk7989]

Τιμή και δόξα στους Έυζωνες!!!!!!!!!!!

[@heyrandommm]

✊️✊️✊️✊️❤❤❤❤🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@patriziomerlo6979]

Ζητώ η Ελλάδα και ζητώ η Μεγάλη Ελλάδα. Είμαστε ένας λαός για πάντα!!! ❤🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@user-qu2ti8dy1c]

Ζήτω η Ελλάς ❤️

[@dimitradeligianni4916]

I'm so proud to be Greek!

[@anonymousgr427]

Έτσι πρέπει 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@goodputin4324]

Allahu akbar! ❤

[@user-tu3jy8st4z]

​@@goodputin4324 ποιος είναι ο Ακμπάρ;

[@cristina5173]

Να σαι καλά που ανέβασες αυτό το θεσπέσιο αφιέρωμα στους τσολιάδες μας...

[@theotiniacos4146]

Bella nuestra raza Levendia

[@heyrandommm]

Imagine having an ASMR video of the Evzones' footsteps.

[@hermespsychopompos8267]

The Lads protect us. The Leonida's 300 still here, Alexander's the Great kids, parading in Phalanx! Respect to my glorious forefathers and the current ones.

[@hermespsychopompos8267]

@@arold4928 And then, you woke up. We were the first in history of mankind who created city-states. We were the first who created everything you can imagine and thanks to Phillip we were the first that created the first nation. Back then the city-states were Greek tribes seperated each with their own King. It's well known to all historians. Albanians came into the area the 16th century, after everything that happened. The first written down in Albanian language was from 17th century who came into the area from Albania in Caucasus. More or less same for the Slavs. Learn some history before become the subject of ridicule.

[@Arberesh741]

​@user-mc9nh9mb9y😂😂😂😂🎉

[@Arberesh741]

​hahaha però vi raccontate un sacco di bugie tra di voi 😂😂😂

[@kostas9708]

Ζητώ Ελλάδα.

[@dinovass9822]

I’m so proud of my Greek Herritage! It is and always - honour and philotimo!

[@georgiospiperidis8572]

🥺great. Great . Proud of them

[@kimfab1973]

Handsome ☺️😍🇬🇷

[@heyrandommm]

They're such tall, beautiful greek soldiers!!!!!! I freaking love their uniform!!!! It's so unique and symbolic, especially their pom poms!(They used to put knives inside to kill enemies before.)

[@heyrandommm]

When someone messes with the guards. British guards: screams at their face. Evzones: *beats their gun handle on the ground* ("Think again")

[@narekserobyan9002]

Yeah my two sisters lived in Greece 🇬🇷

[@kristaliavergopoulou4911]

RESPECT ❤❤❤❤

[@alexandercoro5309]

Respect Greeks

[@rrocketman]

Πολύ ωραία

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Υποκλίνομαι

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[@raymondcarter1137]

I wanted to see the shoe knife and how it was used

[@mikasauchiha6785]

I wish, there is a historical movie that represents evzones soldiers. There are redcoats, civil war amer8can soldiers, www1 and 2 soldiers,brave samurais,huarangs, turk alps etc. How about evzones...

[@heyrandommm]

Ikr?!?! ❤❤❤

[@felicegreece]

Γεια σου Μιχαλακη, η Αλεξάνδρα απο το σχολείο σου ειμαι αν με θυμασαι..😉 Χαρουμενη για σενα, σου πήγαινε πολυ αυτή η θητεία😘

[@fabiolo2814]

Un po' come i corazzieri da noi...ma sicuramente è più difficoltoso fare come li...in Grecia tutto... complimenti solo il tipo di marcia

[@kostasiakovizis3878]

Καλημέρα, Θα ήθελα να μάθω πού μπορούμε να δούμε αυτό το ντοκιμαντέρ στο σύνολό του ? Σας ευχαριστώ εκ των προτέρων.

[@athensflat6297]

Ευχαριστούμε για την επικοινωνία και χρόνια σας πολλά Το video είχε πριν από χρόνια προβληθεί στην ΕΡΤ3 (όπως φαίνεται και στο σήμα που βλέπεται πάνω αριστερά). Εμείς το αντιγράψαμε, αποποιηθήκαμε την κυριότητα, και προσθέσαμε αγγλικούς υπότιτλους για την διευκόλυνση των πελατών μας. Θα το βρείτε ίσως στα αρχεία της ΕΡΤ. Πάντος το υλικό είναι αυτό ακριβώς που βλέπετε εκτός από μια σκηνή διάρκειας κάποιων δευτερολέπτων που χάθηκε από λάθος μας κατά την επεξεργασία. φιλικά athensflat

[@johnconstantine5454]

Athanati ELLADA

[@aloysiusjones3985]

🇦🇺👍🍺

[@skyline3230]

Why were they lowering the Greek flag🌎❤🇬🇷🌍❤🇬🇷🌏❤🇬🇷🇺🇲❤🇬🇷

[@skyline3230]

@Ευαγγελος Αγγελος hard not to love a country so beautiful 🌍❤️🇬🇷🌎❤️🇬🇷🌏❤️🇬🇷🇺🇲❤️🇬🇷

[@taurus167]

They rise and lower the flag on top of the Acropolis hill every day. From what i've heard the reason for that is to honour a Greek soldier who during ww2 and when Germans arrived at the Acropolis to raise their swastika ,asked him to lower the Greek Flag and deliver it to them and for him to be made a prisoner. The soldier instead lowered the flag and then wrapped it around his body and then threw himself off the cliff because he didn't want the Flag to be on enemy hands. That's why if you notice during the lowering of the flag and before they fold and resumme the ceremony the evzon wraps the flag around his body. That's why this spot is considered a part of military let's say ground (Like in military barracs when every morning and every evening there is a raising and lowering of the flag) and therefore is also guarded by the Presidential Guard. Hope this explaination clarrifies it to you and sorry if my english in not good.

[@skyline3230]

@@taurus167 Your English is amazing. Are you Greek?

[@taurus167]

@@skyline3230 Yes I am

[@skyline3230]

@@taurus167 lucky... where in beautiful Greece are you from? 🇬🇷

[@user-uc8dx2iq3q]

ΕΛΛΑΣ ELLAS

[@heyrandommm]

ΠΆΜΕ ΕΛΛΆΔΑ. Σ'ΑΥΑΠΩ!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷 ✊️✊️✊️✊️