MEMBERS ONLY for the planned field trip- but this is a public event open to all.
Who would like to go with us? We have attended previously.. and enjoyed it.. So.. Would you like to go with us on Friday?.. we would need to be there for the 11 tour?> This is a very interesting talk about the history of the Greek Orthodoz religeon.. The sanctuary is absolutely STUNNING>>. I do caution you that during the lecture it is a CHURCH environment.. We need to be very respectful and quiet! That being said my kids LOVED it,,, the ceiling is fabulous.. the incense.. the tradiitons are facinating> DID I MENTION THE FOOD!! and yes girls.. there is shopping!! Let me know if you are interested in joining us.. and I will contact them for a tour group and hopefully a up front seat!! Thanks Donna
Yiasou! Greek Festival
September 4-7, 2008
Where:
Greek Orthodox Cathedral -Holy Trinity
600 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203
www.yiasoufestival.org
http://www.yiasoufestival.org/directions.html
Festival hours:
• 11 am to 9 pm Thursday, Sept. 4th
• 11 am to 10 pm Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5th & 6th
• 12 noon to 8 pm on Sunday, Sept. 7th
•Admission is $2.00. Children 12 and under are admitted free, accompanied by
a parent or guardian.
•School groups and senior citizens groups can make arrangements for free
admission by contacting Helen Karras at the church office at 704-334-4771 by
Thursday, August 28th.
The Yiasou Greek Festival began in 1978 and since then has become one of
Charlotte’s largest cultural events. It is eagerly anticipated by the
Charlotte community each year. Yiasou (the Greek word for Hello, Goodbye and
Cheers) Greek Festival features Hellenic cultural exhibits, authentic Greek
cuisine and pastries, entertainment, art, shopping and more. Experience the
sights and sounds of Greece when you visit the 31st Annual Yiasou Greek
Festival. It's a time of the year when everyone can be Greek!
Featured attractions this year include:
Church Tours. Byzantine Cathedral Lectures and Tours – Begin your day at
the Festival with a cathedral lecture and tour. View the breathtaking
iconography of our Greek Orthodox Cathedral accompanied by lectures and
beautiful choral performances. Lectures and tours are conducted on the hour.
Choral Performance. Holy Trinity’s Cathedral Choir presents “Hymns of the
Greek Orthodox Church”. A program featuring the rich heritage of ancient
and modern musical styles of the Greek Orthodox Church. One performance only
on Saturday, September 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Byzantine Exhibit. Experience Orthodoxy and its Byzantine roots.
Breathtaking iconography among an array of Orthodox symbols is just a few of
the beautiful religious items on display in this exquisite exhibit.
Greek Cultural Exhibit. One of the largest local collections on display,
the Greek Cultural Exhibit will feature artifacts such as Greco-Roman
spearheads and coins dating back to 500 BC and a living history presentation
“Warriors of Greece”. Witness Greece’s most celebrated fighters, the elite
Spartans in person. Experience the history and heritage of Ancient Sparta,
and see why the Spartans were the most formidable warriors of all times.
Also on display are artifacts and items illustrating the culture of the
small villages of Greece, and interesting facts about the Greek language
which is the origin of many words.
Food and Pastries – Enjoy roasted lamb, Grecian baked chicken, “Athenian”
baked fish, Grecian-style pizza, gyro and souvlaki sandwiches on pita bread,
Grecian-style chicken sandwiches on pita bread, tiropita (feta cheese pie),
spanakopita (spinach and feta cheese pie), Greek salads, baklava, baklava
sundaes, galaktobouriko, loukoumades, frappe (Greek iced coffee), and more!
Shopping.
• “Agora” Open-air Market. Shop the outdoor market in the tradition of our
ancient Greek families at the base of the Acropolis called the Agora.
Purchase fine jewelry, crafts, gifts and much more.
• Hosanna! Spirit of Orthodoxy Bookstore – Shop at our Christian and
cultural bookstore.
Children’s Play Land – The children will enjoy their adventure at the
popular Play Land, an area on the festival grounds that has the atmosphere
of a Fair complete with face painting, wax hands, caricatures, games and
more. Play Land has been expanded with new rides and activities including
the popular Swing Ride, Tubs of Fun Ride, Tijuana Twister Ride, Helicopter
Ride, Children's Ferris Wheel, Atlantis, Jurassic Adventure and Slide. Play
Land would not be complete without children's goodies of popcorn, cotton
candy and snow cones, which can be enjoyed on the front lawn of the festival
grounds.
