The last flag placed by the members of the Association was on October 20, but it was destroyed by strong winds blowing in the area
On the eve of March 25th and the Greek flag is waving again over Xanthi, on the “egg” hill, with impressive views of the picturesque town.
The “friends of the Flag of Xanthi” on Sunday morning made a hiking excursion to the Egg Hill dominating 650 meters to repair the flag tissue (new support and rotation bearings) and the placement of a new flag.
The last flag placed by the members of the Association was on October 20 in view of the national anniversary of October 28, 1940, but due to the strong winds that always blow in the area and the weather was destroyed and the tissue broke.
Attending this unique hiking excursion were many flag friends who responded to the call and helped repair and lift the tissue. After the new flag was raised, all those who found themselves on the spot searched the national anthem, not hiding their joy that the blue -white waves over the city again.
The egg or otherwise “Stavros Tsakiris” is located next to the city of Xanthi. Its top with an altitude of 650 m and a path length just over 2.5 km is a point that can easily approach any hiker – walker to be found in Xanthi.
The ascent – descent is from the classic path that starts from the Ecclesiastical Gymnasium – High School of Xanthi.
Officially the hill was renamed “Stavros Tsakiris”, in memory of the Xanthi climber who lost his life to Andes.
Around the top of the mountain there are the ruins of a fortress in a relatively good condition used during the Middle Byzantine period.
Source: Skai
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