SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – The Church of Saint Basil Greek is preparing for the annual San Juan Capistrano
Greek Festival that will be held from Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27,
“The free weekend-long event invites the public to celebrate all aspects of Greek culture and cuisine—from
dancing and live Greek music to wine tasting, Greek pastries and Byzantine art.
Guests will have the opportunity to try a range of savory and sweet Greek treats, including gyros, lamb
chops, souvlaki, Greek salad and pastries like baklava made with old family recipes. Al fresco dining will be
accompanied by Greek wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks and traditional Greek coffee and iced coffee frappe. A
taverna will also be set up with big screen televisions, Greek music and games liketavli and backgammon,” the
Capistrano Dispatch reported.
Takis Kokotas and Alex Galas will perform on the bouzouki and Greek dance lessons will be offered. The Saint
Basil dance troupe will also perform traditional dances from different areas of Greece.
“A tour of the church will also be offered, including a presentation by Father Michael Courey, who will unveil
and discuss two Byzantine icons to be used at St. Basil that were featured at the Getty Museum in Los
Angeles. Guests can also peruse a Greek bazaar with an array of specialty items,” according to the Dispatch.
The festival is open on Friday from 5-10 PM; Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM and on Sunday from 11 AM to
9 PM. St. Basil is located at 27129 Calle Arroyo. For more information, visit www.sjcgreekfest.org.
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