Greek Folk Costumes: Events


Figure 2.--This American boy wears the foustanea folk kilt costume for the annual Greek Day parade in New York. Most of the boys wear the fleated white kilt and white stockings, but the rest of their costumes are quite varied and show the influences of costumes styles from many different regions of Greece.

We note ethnic events both in Greece and other countries where Greeks live, such as America. Some parents dress their little boys (no oder than 9) in the Greek kilt (foustanela) for the celebrations of independence day (March 25). It once was very popular in school to make a small theatrical presentation with the boys dressed in kilts until about the 1980s. Nowdays there is a trend of boys and girls to learn traditional dances. Greek Americans like other ethnic groups have become fascinated with their heritage. Greek ethnic events in America are primarily sponosored by Greek Orthadox churches and the schools they maintain. Each Greek Orthadox church in America stages annual events such as Greek Festivals in which activities such as Greek dance is highlighted. Often the Children dress up in traditional costumes for the dancing and other events. There are also Greek Day parades honoring Greek Independnce (March) in major U.S. cities. There are also events in other countries, but we do not yet know much about them.

In Greece

Some parents dress their little boys (no oder than 9) in the Greek kilt (foustanela) for the celebrations of independence day (March 25). It once was very popular in school to make a small theatrical presentation with the boys dressed in kilts until about the 1980s. Nowdays there is a trend of boys and girls to learn traditional dances. The dance schools are most of the times supported by parents and other organisations (like YMCA). During folk dance demonstrations, boys and girls wear traditional constumes.

In America

Greek Americans like other ethnic groups have become fascinated with their heritage. Greek ethnic events in America are primarily sponosored by Greek Orthadox churches and the schools they maintain. Each Greek Orthadox church in America stages annual events such as Greek Festivals in which activities such as Greek dance is highlighted. Often the Children dress up in traditional costumes for the dancing and other events. There are also Greek Day parades honoring Greek Independnce (March) in major U.S. cities. One of the most important is the one in New York. Large numbers of costumed Greek school children where large numbers of costumed school children participate in the celebration of Greek nacional pride. They march down 5th Avenue. There are also many local events, usually centered around Greek churches and schools.

Other Countries

There are also events in other countries, but we do not yet know much about them.






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