Dance groups from the Dance Department of the Municipality of Patras, Ireland, Hawaii, the Patras Pan-Kalavrytian Association, and the Patras Immigrant Association “EMIGRANTI”, opened the 2nd International Dance Meeting, which will last until Friday, August 23, on Wednesday evening, August 21, at the “Ichthioskala” of Patras.

The first day of the events was attended by the Mayor of Patras, Kostas Peletidis, who gave a short address. The opening of the event was introduced by the head of the Dance Department and Municipal Councillor Christos Giannopoulos.

Thursday 22 August

Dance Department of the Municipality of Patras (Dances from Epirus)

Women’s Association of Agios Vasilios “The Group” (Dances from the Cyclades)

Ano Sychaina Cultural Association (Dances from Thrace)

Parents & Guardians Associations of Diakoptos Schools and Syllogo

Women’s Bank “Sybaris” (Dances from Corfu)

Dance Department of the Municipality of Patras (Dances from Eastern Romelia)

Friday 23 August 2024

Dance Department of the Municipality of Patras (Dances from Tzia – Serifos – Naxos)

Cultural Association of Alissaia “O PIROS” (Dances from Macedonia)

Folk Music and Dance Workshop of Patras (Dances from Kefalonia & Kythera)

Dance Department of the Municipality of Patras (Dances from Crete)

Admission to the events of the 2nd International Dance Festival is free of charge.