Bulgaria - Greece
Feb. 26 Iznik (Ancient Nicaea): Even Before The Byzantine Empire Ruled From Nicaea, Dionysus (Bacchus) The Wine God Was Honored With Great Festivals Celebrated Here By Greeks And Romans. A Modern Boy Of Nicaea -Now Called Iznik- Shows Visitors The Rich Produce Of Nicaean Vineyards. With The Coming Of Each Harvest Time, The Modern Heirs Of Nicaea's Ancient Traditions, Pay Homage Toe The Grape With Their Own Festival Of The Vine, Recalling The Dionysian Rites Practiced Here Ages Ago
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13203368
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46948568
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Keystone Pictures USA


