Largest Greek flag unveiled in the Peloponnese ahead of OXI Day

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The largest Greek flag has been unveiled in the Peloponnese ahead of Greece’s National Day (OXI Day) on October 28.

OXI Day marks the anniversary of the moment Greece said ‘NO’ to an Italian Fascist invasion and gave the Axis Powers their first defeat in 1940.

Young students from a local school in Kastori, Laconia wanted to commemorate this historic day by placing the large Greek flag on the Taygetus Mountain Range.

Young students from a local school in Kastori, Laconia wanted to commemorate OXI Day with the Greek flag. Photo: Pentapostagma.

The students have been praised by locals for their initiative.

Taygetus is the highest mountain range of the Peloponnese, impressing visitors with its unique views, lush nature and picturesque villages.

READ MORE: Launching of Kalamata Place paves the way for possibility of Darebin Square in the Peloponnese.

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