Entertainment
8 July, 2024
Thousands at Greek festival
WITH over 7500 guests last Sunday, the St John’s Greek Festival outdid itself once again for a record breaking 30th anniversary.
Record numbers crossed the door of the St John’s Greek Orthodox Church in Redlynch to enjoy a family day full of charming displays of culture and mouth-watering food options for a good cause, with all funds raised going to St John’s Community Care programs.
In the past three years the festival has continued to grow, breaking attendance records three years in a row.
Festival chairman Theo Bacalakis said they were overwhelmed by the community’s response.
“This year’s festival was outstanding, probably the most successful Greek Festival we’ve had in all the years we’ve been doing it,” he said.
“We had great weather, great crowds, larger than last year, and all went well. We had 7500 last year, and we exceeded last year’s numbers.
“We’re so happy, it’s all about engaging with the community. Our motto is – sharing culture and community – and that’s what we hold the festival for, because it’s really the Greek multicultural festival.” Crowd favourites like the plate smashing competition, olive spitting competition and honey puff eating competition returned and the multicultural entertainment including German dancers, arc drummers and bouzouki players tied the whole event together in an unforgettable celebration.
