Greek festival

Greek festival

A Greek festival or Greek Fest is an annual celebration of Greek culture presented by many ethnic Greek American communities and organization in the United States and Canada, particularly Greek Orthodox churches. Typically, these events are intended for attendance by the general public. Attendees can sample Greek music, cuisine, and dance, typically performed in traditional dress. Such events are often fundraisers for Orthodox churches of the Greek Archdiocese.

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"Greek Fest" is also a term for celebrations or fesitivities organized and held by college/university fraternities and sororities ("Greek system" organizations) in North America.

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* [http://www.dailyfrappe.com/menu/festivals/tabid/77/Default.aspx Global Greek Festival List by DailyFrappe]


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