The Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney and NSW is all set for a major celebration with their annual Sardella Day, with its president expressing immense confidence over the event’s growth with each passing year.
Peter Psomas, the Brotherhood’s president, noted great excitement for the latest celebration of sardella (sardines), a fish synonymous with the island of Lesvos, which will be held on Sunday 21 September at the Mytilenian House in Canterbury.
“Sardella Day is a signature event for us and it is always looked upon favourably by the members of the Greek community,” Psomas told Neos Kosmos.
“It is a way of us keeping the tradition alive for back home where they do celebrate sardella.”
The annual event will feature the island’s culinary delights, headlined by the sardines which are famously fished in the Gulfs of Gera and Kalloni, while it will also include an entertainment program of live music and dancing.
“It is going to be a big event on Sunday with live music, traditional Greek dancing from the island. It is a day that we are all looking forward to,” Psomas said.
The Brotherhood’s president remarked that the increasing interest from the broader Greek community gives them great confidence of the event’s appeal to all Hellenes.
“More and more new people are getting on board and asking to attend the event. Groups like the Samian Brotherhood and the Athenians are booking tables. It shows the wider community is reaching out and demonstrates us Greeks supporting each other.”
He noted that his recent trip to Greece has only strengthened his desire to help organise strong celebration for this year as well as future editions to come.
“Just coming back now from the homeland myself and attending a few Sardella Days, getting some ideas from them and bringing it back on board for us to improve every year.”
The day will feature musical performances from Ioannis Keligiannis, John Zaharis, Sam Christodoulidis and Michael Platyrrahos, with the Sydney Greek Dancing School is scheduled to showcase their skills on the stage.
