GreekFest returns to Saanich with food and music
GreekFest returned to the Greek Community of Victoria in Saanich on August 29-30, offering a celebration of Greek food, music, and culture. The event featured traditional dishes such as roasted lamb, souvlaki, gyros, spanakopita, loukoumades, and baklava prepared by volunteers.
In addition to food, the festival included live entertainment with more than 20 dance and music groups scheduled to perform. Some performers traveled from Greece to showcase traditional dances like the Pentozalis and Syrtaki in traditional costumes. The festival is set to continue through the first weekend of September.
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Greater Victoria · Greece · Greek Community of Victoria · Saanich
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- [● 5 SOURCES] More than 20 dance and music groups are scheduled to perform. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The festival is scheduled to continue through the first weekend of September. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The festival aims to celebrate Greek heritage and share community traditions with a wider audience. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Traditional dishes offered include roasted lamb, souvlaki, gyros, spanakopita, loukoumades, and baklava. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Some performers are traveling from Greece to participate. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] GreekFest returned on August 29-30. vancouverislandfreedaily.com · goldstreamgazette.com · oakbaynews.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · vicnews.com