Patras: Final titles for the 2nd International Dance Competition PHOTO

The majesty of amateur creation and expression unfolded for three days at the “Ichthyoskala” Multipurpose Hall in Patras, where on the evening of Friday, August 23, the curtain fell on the 2nd International Dance Ensemble organized by the Dance Department of the Municipality of Patra.

The dance group from Ireland (rim The velvet Irish dance group) and the Hawaiian Pacific Magic Dance Company (The Hawaiian Pacific Magic Dance Company) took part in the match.

From the area, the Dance Team of the Pangalavrytine Association of Patras, the Cultural Association of Diakoftos, the Women’s Association of Ag. Vassiliou “THE TEAM” Cultural Association of Skepasto, the Folk Music and Dance Workshop of Patras, the Cultural Association of Ano Sychaina, the Cultural Association of Alissai “O PIROS”, the Immigrant Association of Patras EMIGRANTI and the Dance Department of the Municipality of Patras.

The aim of the Festival was the contact of different people and cultures with each other in order to promote solidarity, respect and acceptance of diversity in the culture of each people away from and outside the unrestrained commercialization of their cultural creations.

The cultivation of anti-racist views against the oppression of peoples, nations, cultures and people, the protection of nature from its unscrupulous exploitation with the sole aim of profit and the sending of a peaceful message in every direction ever which war, not the oppression of man by man was one more parameter of the response.

The events were attended by hundreds of fans of folk and traditional dances who filled the “Ichthyoskala” venue on all three days.

As part of the performance, folk dances from the countries represented by the bands and dances from regions of our country were presented.

The actions of the last day of the reward were attended by the deputy mayor of Culture Apostolis Aggelis who addressed a short greeting and gave commemorative gifts to the participants. Also present were the president of the Municipal Council Christos Kordas, the deputy mayor of Architectural Projects – Electromechanical Projects (IT) and Infrastructure Projects, Panagiotis Melas, municipal and district councilors.