Famous Macedonia

Greek: Makedonía xakoustí
English: 'Famous Macedonia'
Greek: Μακεδονία ξακουστή
Vergina Sun, the emblem of Greek Macedonia
Regional anthem of Greek Macedonia

"Famous Macedonia" (Greek: Μακεδονία ξακουστή) is a Greek military march. It is often regarded as the regional anthem of Greek Macedonia, and had been used as the marching song of the Hellenic Army since the Balkan Wars.

It is associated with the Makedonomachoi (Macedonian fighters) in the Macedonian Struggle and can be heard on parades and in national anniversaries.

It is written in Dorian scale, in iambic 15-syllable. The beat is 2/4 and it can be danced as a Hasapiko. It can be performed in conjunction with the Macedonia dance. In addition, the lyrics refer to Alexander the Great.

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