Celebrate Greek Independence Day!
March 25 marks Greek Independence Day and to celebrate the anniversary of the Greek Declaration of Independence and we're honoring the Greek community of New York, the largest in the United States, and promoting Hellenic culture with a Hellenic Cultural Display.
This year's commemoration of Greek Independence Day is the 187th anniversary of Greek revolt against occupation by the Ottoman Empire and the commencement of the ultimately successful war of independence.
Greek dancers from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, Long Island and St. Demetrios in Astoria, Queens will perform traditional Greek dance outfitted in customary dress. A display of Greek food from Long Island venue, Château La Mer, will also be presented by the chef and owner, George Voutsinas, who will explain the origins of each dish and its cultural significance.
There are number Greek Independence Day events happening in our area, plus a slew of other events taking place over the next few months:
The Trata Restaurant is hosting Greek Easter at their New York City location. They will be serving lamb on the spit in front of restaurant, serving same menu as tomorrow segment all day on Greek Easter, live band playing Greek music and a DJ as well.
The dancers from Saint Nicholas Church will march in the Greek Parade on April 26th. June 1st-7th is Saint Nicholas Church is having its Greek Festival. There will have live music, Greek food, carnival rides, raffles (Audi Car 1st prize), Greek dancing. Time is 5pm-12am.
For more information, visit www.stnicholasnyc.com, www.saintdemetriosastoria.com, www.trata.com and www.chateaulamercatering.com.
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Comments: 10
I beleive a guest this A.M. said todays holiday was to celebrate the announcement of the birth of Mary if so thats wrong today is when Mary was told she would be giving birth to the Christ child by Archangel Gabriele
Marcellus Sabarese
Their is a correction to above post. It is St. Nicholas Church in West Babylon, NY. And their website is www.stnicholasbabylon.com.
Wasn't it both churches? St. Nicks of West Babylon and St. Demetrios of Astoria the kids were dancing this morning?
hello, im the guy that was explaining the meaning of the holiday and i just realized that i said the virgin mary was conceived..what i meant to say was that she conceived the son of god...i was under pressure on the camera...other than that everything else is correct..
Pauline P. You are soooo beautiful.
this is so awesomeeee im so proud of michael =)
happy greek independence day
zhtw i ellada
zhtw thn 25h martiou
I would like to invite everyone to come visit our Church - St. Nicholas Shrine in West Babylon during our Annual Festival June 4th to 7th; where they will plenty of food, drink and of course dance! OPA!
Come see all the GREEKS from the Tri-State area and our EVZONES (royal Guard) from Athens, Greece march in our Annual Greek Independence Day Parade on April 26 on 5th Avenue.
YASSOU!
Pauline:
Are you buying drinks for everyone. Yiassou
Haha yeahh st.d's
Mike you turned so red and i like how mr.bolken was like well our is in the saint demetrios of audotorium HAHA XDD
WOOOOO ZITO H ELADA !!!!
GOOO SANIT DEMETRIOSS ASTORIAA !!!
hahaha nice dancing nino, joey , maria, mike and everyone else ! (=