From Evros to Vlach Highlands, Greece’s untold stories at Xposure

One of the featured artists, Antonios Pasvantis, showcased an exhibition focused on the Evros region, a region of Thrace that borders Bulgaria to the north and Turkey to the east. His work, titled "Evros: Life on the Banks," explores the diverse communities that live in this area today. Through his photography, Pasvantis reveals how these different groups coexist and how their lives are shaped by the region. He presents Evros not just as a physical boundary, but as a living part of their culture and history, showcasing how beauty and challenges intertwine in this vibrant area.

Another highlighted photographer, Dimitris Tosidis, shared his insights into the lives of the last nomadic shepherds in Greece. His exhibition focuses on the Vlachs, a traditionally nomadic community with a deep connection to mountainous landscapes. Tosidis spent two years documenting their way of life, emphasizing that their rich history is not widely known. He believes that while the stories captured in his photographs are rooted in Greece, they resonate with people from all over the world, connecting different narratives when experienced together at the festival.