Lockdown over?!

On May the 4th Greece is set to start lifting the lockdown measures. However, the warm weather and the fact it is Labour Day has resulted in people taking to the streets and parks a little prematurely.

As we went for our usual walk around the local area, we saw many families and groups collecting flowers to make into wreaths. The Greeks celebrate Labour Day every year on the 1st of May, this is a national holiday. Usually, most shops would be closed, however, due to Covid-19, this didn’t impact us much as most shops have been closed anyway. The wreaths made from the wildflowers are usually hung on the door, balconies or walls where they are left to dry until the summer solstice when they will be burnt.
​
There were plenty of police stationed around the city and at the entrance to the parks, however, they didn’t seem to mind the large number of people going into the parks and picking flowers. This is the first time since the lockdown started that we have seen so many people out and about and having picnics with friends. Hopefully, this won’t result in a backlash as Greece has done remarkably well at keeping Covid-19 cases and deaths to a minimum. 

Author,

Blog post by Alex Hood (@alexjohnhood)