Traditional Dance Performance from Naoussa and Melissochori at Syros Apollo Theatre
The 'Syriano Antamoma' event was organized by the Syros Traditional Workshop 'Aroma Paradosis' with the participation of local and guest dance groups.
The Syros Traditional Workshop 'Aroma Paradosis' organized the dance event 'Syriano Antamoma' at the packed Apollo Theatre on Monday, October 26, 2026. Traditional dances and customs from Syros, Naoussa, and Melissochori, Thessaloniki were presented on stage.
The performance featured the Environmental and Cultural Club of Naoussa 'I Arapitsa' and the Youth Cultural Movement of Melissochori, hosted by Giorgos Roussos. According to the organizers, several dances from the program were presented in Syros for the first time.
The program included dances from the 'Boules' carnival custom and the Naoussa plain, wedding customs from Melissochori, as well as traditional dances from the Cyclades and other regions performed by the children's, youth, and adult groups.
As part of hosting the visiting delegations, a welcome reception took place at the port with tsampouna and lute music, followed by a celebration at the Nautical Club of Syros, a guided tour of the island on Tuesday, October 27, and a musical gathering that evening.
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Mykonea synthesis.
