Every Tuesday after Easter, on the hills above Ierissos in Halkidiki, the traditional custom known as “The Black Young Man’s Threshing Floor” is revived. The event begins with dances and Easter songs, and reaches its peak with the Kangeléftos dance, which represents the massacre of 400 people from Ierissos by the Turks during the Greek Revolution of 1821. The dancers pass beneath a laurel arch, where two young men hold swords. In the middle of the song, the dance “folds,” bringing the dancers face to face for a final farewell.

The traditional treats offered during this celebration include tsoureki, eggs, and coffee prepared in a cauldron, served to the participants. The custom of “The Black Young Man’s Threshing Floor” combines religious faith and historical memory, keeping local tradition alive and honoring the resistance of the people of Ierissos against Turkish occupation. This event is an important part of the cultural heritage of Ierissos and Halkidiki, honoring the past and passing the messages of resistance on to future generations.