Welcome! A parea is a circle of friends, a group of people who derive pleasure and have fun based on the simple fact that they are together. In a parea, enjoyment comes from sharing about people’s lives, our happinesses and sorrows, and our ideals and philosophies. Greeks believe that this is not optional, but a … Continued
One of the hallmarks of the BLE dance troupe is that every summer, we choose two different regions of Greece to spotlight in our performances through music, dance & attire. We are excited to announce that our featured regional traditions for summer 2018 are Thrace, and Asia Minor and the Northeast Aegean islands! Our Asia Minor and Northeast … Continued
Forty Greek dance enthusiasts gathered in Cambridge on April 28th to participate in Vimata: A Greek Dance Workshop. Stefanos Sakkas and Katerina Stefanou, who traveled from Ioannina, Greece, to teach mainland and island dances from across Greece, provided dynamic and masterful instruction. Yet despite the fast pace and advanced level of the workshop, Sakkas emphasized that the most important elements of … Continued
We are thrilled to announce the repertoire for Vimata: A Greek Dance Workshop, taking place at the Greek-American Political Club in Cambridge, MA, on April 28th, 2018! The repertoire of popular regional dances of mainland Greece will include “Gaida” of Macedonia, “Lotzia” of Kozani, and “Tsestos” of Eastern Roumilia, Thrace. An additional highlight will be a variety … Continued
We are excited to announce that the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon is officially a part of Artweek 2018! Vimata: A Greek Dance Workshop on April 28th will be part of an incredible, week-long lineup of events regionally and statewide. To join us at the workshop, register online now. This spring, the award-winning ArtWeek festival will be held April … Continued
The Kantis, a kamila, several lerades: these familiar carnival figures from Crete were on display at the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon’s annual Karnavali, held on February 10th, 2018 at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Somerville, MA. Sponsored by Grecian Look and ISOS Realty, Karnavali 2018 was the BLE’s sixth annual celebration … Continued
On January 13th, over 200 guests gathered at the Greek-American Political Club in Cambridge for Vasilopita, the kopi pitas or cutting of vasilopita (traditional New Year’s bread), an annual event co-hosted by the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon and the GAPC. Vasilopita, or St. Basil’s bread, is baked and ceremonially sliced by Greek families and community organizations on or … Continued
We are delighted to announce our first Bronze Sponsor of 2018, Grecian Look, importing unique Greek items for: Wholesale Consignment Online Retail store All your festival needs To learn more about Grecian Look, visit grecianlook.com or contact info@grecianlook.com/413-626-9446. Our Partner Sponsor for the event is ISOS Realty, your number one real estate agent for Westborough, Shrewsbury, Grafton, … Continued
In Greek tradition, it is Saint Basil – Ai-Vasilis – who brings gifts to children on his feast day, January 1st. Always true to tradition, the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon also received a visit from Ai-Vasili this New Year’s – along with a generous gift from the Folklife & Ethnological Museum of Macedonia-Thrace. The museum donated … Continued
The Boston Lykeion Ellinidon’s Traditional Music Department offers opportunities to learn about and enjoy Hellenic musical culture, from instruction and workshops to concerts and performances. The department is chaired by Sandy Theodorou, a vocalist, accordionist, and laouto player who specializes in traditional Greek regional music and Greek urban rebetika. In 2018, the department will launch the inaugural Boston Lykeion Ellinidon … Continued