 | Evzones(Εύζωνες)-Proedriki Froura The Evzones, or Evzoni, (Greek: Εύζωνες, Ευζώνοι) is the name of several historical elite light infantry and mountain units of the Greek Army. Today, it refers to the members of the Proedriki Froura (Presidential Guard), an elite ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Άγνωστος Στρατιώτης), the Hellenic Parliament and the Presidential Mansion. The Evzones are also known, colloquially, as Tsoliades (Greek: Τσολιάδες). In December 1867, the first four elite "Evzone" light battalions were formed, of four companies each (soon expanded to five), with the task of guarding the frontier. On 12 December 1868, the Royal Guard detachment (Άγημα, later Ανακτορική Φρουρά) of two Evzone infantry companies and a cavalry troop was formed. In 1880-1881, the Evzone units were expanded to nine battalions, and participated in the disastrous War with Turkey in 1897 forming part of the infantry divisions. In the aftermath of the war, through various reorganizations, the number of Evzone battalions varied from eight to six, operating either independently or divided between the infantry divisions, and were among the first units to be equipped with machine guns. The name Evzone is first found in Homer, and derives from "ευ"+"ζώνες", meaning the "well-girt" men, implying an elite status. Athens,Ελληνικός Στρατός,Hellenic Army,Athens,Athina,Ελλάδα Elláda,Ελλάς Ellás,Greece,Πλατεία Συντάγματος,Syntagma Square,Βουλή των Ελλήνων,Hellenic Parliament |
 | Evzones The Evzones, or Evzoni, (Greek: Εύζωνες, Ευζώνοι) is the name of several historical elite light infantry and mountain units of the Greek Army. Today, it refers to the members of the Proedriki Froura (Presidential Guard), an elite ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Άγνωστος Στρατιώτης), the Hellenic Parliament and the Presidential Mansion. The Evzones are also known, colloquially, as Tsoliades (Greek: Τσολιάδες). - As quoted from Wikipedia. |
 | 158th Infantry Regiment Heads For Afghanistan The 158th Infantry Regiment, "Bushmasters" depart for Afghanistan. Soldiers conduct a unit run before their ceremonial farewell. The unit spent several months training at Ft. Bragg and now provides security for Provincial Reconstruction Teams. This was the largest deployment for the Arizona National Guard since WWII when the Bushmasters helped Gen. Eisenhower retake the Philippines. |
 | Chinese American WWII Vets 14th ASG 987th SOC 2008 Reunion During the reunion the veterans toured the Washington DC area including Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, the new Organization of Chinese Americans headquarters, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and the Newseum. A banquet was held at China Chef in Wheaton, Md., on Saturday September 20, 2008, at 6:30 pm. The Ceremonial Unit of the Surgeon's General Honor Cadre (Honor Guard) presented the National Colors and the Chinese Youth Club of Washington DC performed a rousing welcoming Lion Dance. We were entertained by musical Tai Chi dancers and Christina Lim, videographer and historian shared videos she helped produce about the veterans. The key note speaker was Phil Tajitsu Nash who gave a moving tribute to the veterans and honoring their determination and sacrifice. We are, because they were. |
 | Chinese American WWII Vets 14th ASG 987th SOC 2008 Reunion During the reunion the veterans toured the Washington DC area including Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, the new Organization of Chinese Americans headquarters, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and the Newseum. A banquet was held at China Chef in Wheaton, Md., on Saturday September 20, 2008, at 6:30 pm. The Ceremonial Unit of the Surgeon's General Honor Cadre (Honor Guard) presented the National Colors and the Chinese Youth Club of Washington DC performed a rousing welcoming Lion Dance. We were entertained by musical Tai Chi dancers and Christina Lim, videographer and historian shared videos she helped produce about the veterans. The key note speaker was Phil Tajitsu Nash who gave a moving tribute to the veterans and honoring their determination and sacrifice. We are, because they were. |
 | Contemporary Art - Nzi dada performance Rituel Imaginaire 1 Rituel Imaginaire Indoor Version performed at Anis Gras, Paris. Guest: Brice Wassy, Christophe V. Nzi Dada's night-time outdoor show, Ritual Imaginaire, is a powerful collision between Bantu culture and contemporary performance that oscillates between fierce ritual and mystical ceremonial style. Drawing on funk, jazz and electronics together with African percussion and tradition, Ritual Imaginaire combines live music and physical performance with atmospheric lighting, sampled sound and giant sculpture. Nzi Dada is collaboration between Manchester-based bass player Jim Parris (Carmel), Paris-Barcelona based Cameroonese performance artist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Xumo Nounjio Christophe V. (Unit). Also performances are highly percussive, with Xumo and percussionist Christophe V (Unit) playing a variety of instruments including an African log drum, triggered samples, metallic instruments, bead shakers... Line Nzakou brings both mesmeric dance and frenzied drama to the show. In 2004 Ritual Imaginaire was awarded funding from Arts Council England to tour to a number of festivals in the UK. The performance was reworked in 2005 with director Benji Reid and featured as part of the Decibel/Xtrax showcase of culturally diverse performing arts in Manchester, on June 3rd 2005 - see www.xtrax.org.uk. Ritual Imaginaire builds on the success of Nzi Dada's existing venue-based work in the UK and Europe where they have performed at venues and festivals including Decibel, Xtrax Manchester, Royal National Theatre, The Africa Centre, El Mercato de las Flores Barcelona, Le Regard Du Cygne, Paris, Noorderzon Performing Arts Festival, Netherlands, Trafalgar Square Festival, London. The show is designed to be presented in darkness and is suitable for audiences of around 1500 people. Running time is approx 40 mins and there is no text. |
 | Evzones Evzoni Army Men, Change of Guards, Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Athens by B.K. Bazhe, bazhe.com Evzones Evzoni - http://www.BAZHE.com Change of Guards, Tomb of Unknown Soldier, Athens. The Evzones, or Evzoni, is the name of elite ceremonial units of the Greek Army. Proedriki Froura (Presidential Guard), guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Hellenic Parliament and the Presidential Mansion. The Evzones are also known, colloquially, as Tsoliades. The unit is famous around the world for its unique traditional uniform, which has evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts who fought the Ottoman (Turkish) occupation of Greece. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. Their proven valour and peculiar dress turned them into a popular image for the Greek soldier, especially among foreigners. The name Evzone is first found in Homer, meaning the "well-girt" men, implying an elite status. B.K. BAZHE is a writer, poet, and artist. He is the author of DAMAGES (creative nonfiction) — Winner in the Writers Digest Awards and IDENTITIES (poetry). He is published and exhibited in Europe and America. More info at: B.K. Bazhe Website: http://www.bazhe.com Books & Art by B.K.Bazhe on Amazon: http://astore.amazon.com/bazhe-20 Google Blog by B.K. Bazhe: http://bazhe.blogspot.com |
 | original video of elephant tramples a man to death Three persons, including a woman, were killed when an elephant, Poabson Unnikrishnan, ran amok at Koodalmanikyam Temple in Irinjalakuda, on Wednesday April 23rd 2008. more details from www.irinjalakudapressclub.com The dead were identified as Kausalya, 75, wife of Velayudhan of Koodampally in Kodakara; Nideesh, 30, son of Neelakantan of Karyattil in Pallissery near Annamanada; and Naushad of Oachira. The elephant turned violent near the 'koothambalam' (venue for performing arts) of the temple at 12.20 p.m. after having been featured in a ceremonial procession. The animal got wild when Naushad touched its tusk and trampled him to death. The elephant ran wildly and exited the compound of the temple through its third entrance. About 200 people who waited near the entrance ran helter-skelter. The elephant caught up with Kausalya, who could not keep pace with the others, and trampled her to death. It then entered the temple compound again. People lit bonfires at two of the three entrances of the temple to prevent the elephant from leaving the compound. Members of the Elephant Emergency and Critical Care Unit reached the spot at 1 p.m. They tried to shoot the elephant with a tranquiliser gun, but could not as it ran wildly. The elephant then broke open an iron gate at the temple's second entrance. A group of people who stood there, including a Circle Inspector of police, a policeman and a few photographers, ran to safety. The police said Nidheesh, an ardent lover of elephants, had ignored the Circle Inspector's warnings against remaining there. The elephant charged at Nidheesh, and gored and trampled him to death. A mahout, Kuttan, sat atop the elephant for one-and-a-half hours and clung to life as the elephant went about killing two persons. He had a miraculous escape by jumping off the elephant's back. Mahouts brought the elephant to control around 2.15 p.m. inside the temple compound while it was drinking water from the temple pond. Four persons were injured in the commotion. District Collector V. K. Baby and top police officials visited the spot. The Collector ordered an investigation into the incident. The government and the Irinjalakuda Koodalmanikya Devaswom sanctioned an assistance of Rs.2 lakh each to the kith and kin of the dead. P.S. Mani, Divisional Forest Officer, Chalakudy, said temple authorities had violated the rule that fitness certificates of elephants should be submitted to the Forest Department 72 hours before the commencement of the festival. The Kerala Elephant Lovers Association alleged that temple authorities had violated the High Court's directive on elephant care at festivals between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m |
 | Fort Henry Military Tattoo : Awesome Grand Finally Fort Henry Military Tattoo Saturday, July 26th http://www.forthenry.com/events07.htm Guest Groups confirmed include: Pipes Drums and Dancers of the 78th Fraser Highlanders Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Band The Regimental Pipes and Drums of The Lorne Scots Kingston Police Force Tactical Unit Brasswerks- House Band RCMP Pipes Drums and Dancers Fort Henry Guard Drums US Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team |
 | Fort Henry Military Tattoo Fort Henry Military Tattoo Saturday, July 26th http://www.forthenry.com/events07.htm Guest Groups confirmed include: Pipes Drums and Dancers of the 78th Fraser Highlanders Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Band The Regimental Pipes and Drums of The Lorne Scots Kingston Police Force Tactical Unit Brasswerks- House Band RCMP Pipes Drums and Dancers Fort Henry Guard Drums US Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team |
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