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What is the custom of throwing plates on the floor during celebrations, symbolising joy and abundance, famously associated with bouzouki music nights?

Plate smashing (spasimo pion) is a traditional expression of kefi (high spirits) at weddings, baptisms, and nightclubs; due to safety concerns, many venues now use plaster replicas or scatter flower petals instead.

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