Greek Festival

Greensboro's Greek Festival is upon us! It will be held all day today and tomorrow at the Dormition of the Theotokos Church at 800 Westridge Road. If predictions are correct, 13,000 people will visit the festival that has been going strong since 1974. Music and dancing will be available all weekend. There is a Greek Market (The Agora), a Taverna with food, food, food, and RAFFLES galore. Last year, the church sponsored a session of "Orthodoxy 101" and taught guests about the orthodox faith. We're sure Father Newlin would love to answer your questions about his church. 

In addition to the many other activities in Greensboro, The Tate Street Festival is also happening this afternoon. Next weekend the Liberty Antiques Festival will be held. There is so much to do in mid-late September in Greensboro. We can't wait to get more photographs to share with you! Have a great weekend and start practicing your Greek. Google translate is a great place to start. Learning a few words from someone at the festival is even better.

Comments

[Dina]

Nice picture. It makes me want to come to your Greek Festival.

A friend once gave me the CD of "Mystical Supper," one of the first English settings of St. John Chrysostom’s Liturgy done entirely in Byzantine Chant. Sung by the Boston Byzantine Choir. Listening is quite an experience.

[Leif Hagen]

It's Greek to me.... but I guess it was really a lot of fun!

[Jane Mitchell]

The N & R says it runs on Sunday too from 12:00 to 6:00, I think.

[Janis]

Thanks, Jane. You are correct. 11am-10pm Sat. and 12-6pm Sunday.

Also, for locals, the News & Record had a front page article on the event. Hope it doesn't rain but nice that it isn't too hot.

[robert]

When language has to stop, music takes over and beyond.

Please have you all a good Sunday.

daily athens

[Janis]

I wonder what the baby in the pink stroller is thinking. Future dancer!

[Madge]

OMGosh... our large Greek church in Seattle had their festival last weekend too...it is so much fun! Love your shot!