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Canadian Ensemble Joins Traditional Dance Event on Leros

The Hellenic Folklore Ensemble from Canada was to join a two-night dance event exploring tradition and the modern world on Leros.

Traditional Greek dancers taking part in a cultural event on Leros

A central dance event titled Conversations: Tradition in Dialogue With the Modern World was scheduled for Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 July 2026.

Performances were due to begin at 9pm at the Leros Municipal Cinema Theatre in Lakki.

The Hellenic Folklore Ensemble from Canada was to present Greek traditional dances and explore the continuing relationship between tradition and contemporary life.

Zacharoula Chatzikonstantinou was responsible for artistic direction and teaching, while the event was organised by the Artemis centre for culture, research and development on Leros.

Traditional Greek dancers taking part in a cultural event on Leros

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