The 47th Patrino Karnavali in Sydney lived up to its reputation delivering another full evening of celebration to mark Greece’s largest carnival.
The event took over Brighton-Le-Sands last Friday (28 February) as it turned The Grand Roxy into a primed spot for music, laughter, food, fancy dress and dancing.
The event ensured the spirit of the iconic Patrino Karnavali from Patras spread over to Sydney’s Hellenes for another year.
Katerina Vetsikas, President of the Panachaian Philanthropical Association (the organisers of the Karnavali), expressed deep appreciation to everyone who helped make the event a massive success.
“47 years in, the Patrino Karnavali in Sydney continues to preserve our cultural heritage with enjoyment, creativity and laughter, creating lasting memories and providing important breaks from our daily routines,” Vetsikas told Neos Kosmos.
She noted the aid from the supporters that help make the event great, praising the over 320 people that attended this year’s edition.
The Association’s President thanked Bill Mougios (owner of The Grand Roxy) and the venue’s staff for their efforts in hosting the Karnavali.
While the event was one of celebration, it also notably held a minute’s silence for the 57 victims of the 2023 Tempe train tragedy, playing in the background “Το Τρένο του Θανάτου” (a song on the terrible accident composed by Stefanos Kardiolakas with lyrics by Stamatis Dimitras).
There was ample entertainment throughout the evening with DJ Vasilis Karantzias, singer Katherina Theofanopoulou and bouzouki player Antoni all contributing to the musical program.
The Karnavali’s fancy dress contest added an extra layer of cheer to the event that delighted Sydney for another year.
