22nd Folklore Festival at the Municipal Theatre

The 3-day festival will take place from 22 to 24 March at the Municipal Theatre in honour of those who fought for Greek independence in 1821.

The numbers participating in this annual event has been continuously growing and it is the largest cultural event in the country in terms of groups taking part.

The Secretary of Laodamas Nikos Perros, a key figure in the event organization, said, "Preparations for the 22nd Festival began before Christmas. Any difficulties have been overcome and we are now ready for the event. The willingness of all those involved, including the teachers of all the groups, and the spirit of cooperation has produced a tremendous result! 38 dance groups with over 1,000 dancers of all ages, 24 musicians, 22 teachers and dozens of others involved is a huge number. We are honouring the anniversary of Greek Independence through folk dance, our traditions and traditional songs and costumes and can truly say that in March all Corfu is dancing!"

The following groups will be participating:

Agios Mathaios
Arillas
Avliotes
Afra
Acharavi
Velonades
Vitalades
Gastouri
Giannades
Gouvia
Corfu Macedonian Union
Kavalouri
Karousades
Kassiopi
Kastelanous
'Ekaterides' - Kastelanous Primary School
Kato Garouna
Kompitsi
Kontokali
Korakiana ('Spyros Samaras')
Krini
Kinopiastes
Lefkimmi ('Phaethon')
Benitses
Nymphes
Pelekas
Perithia
Petriti
Platonas
Corfu Pontian Efxinos (Black Sea) Club
Sinies
Strongili ('Dimodokos')
Corfu Epirus Association
Sinarades
Temploni
Hlomos ('Thomas Palaiologos')
OK Dance Group
Laodamas


Admission free