WATCH: Northern Greece hosts Seçek Oil Wrestling Festival

Thousands in Kechros for Seçek Oil Wrestling Festival   -  
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Wrestlers wearing traditional leather trousers competed in matches rooted in a 671-year-old cultural practice.

The two-day event, organised by the Seçek Minority Education and Culture Association, drew visitors from across the region and featured a range of cultural activities, including live concerts, theatre plays, and folk dance performances.

Event organisers described the festival as a celebration of tradition and community, aiming to preserve practices that have been passed down through generations.

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