Kogarah School of Greek Dancing honours heroes of the 1940 Greek Resistance with tribute p
Source: NEOS KOSMOS
At the invitation of AHEPA Sydney & NSW Inc, the Kogarah School of Greek Dancing delivered a heartfelt tribute to mark Greece’s historic stand against fascism on 28 October 1940, a day immortalised as OXI Day.
The event paid homage to the Hellenic Army’s VIII Division and the Women of the Pindus Mountains, whose courage and resilience were instrumental in Greece’s resistance against the fascist invasion during the Second World War.
The School’s young performers presented four traditional dances from Epiros, the north-western region of Greece where some of the fiercest battles of the Greco-Italian War took place between October 1940 and May 1941.
Their repertoire included Kophtos (“to cut”), named after the rhythmic breaks in its tune; Sti Kentimeni sou Podia (“About your embroidered apron”); Zagorisios, from the mountain villages of Zagori; and Nerantzia (“Bitter Orange”), each dance carrying deep cultural and historical symbolism.
Established only six months ago, the Kogarah School of Greek Dancing operates under the Orthodox Parish of the Resurrection of the Saviour in Kogarah. The School welcomes all ages and backgrounds to explore traditional Hellenic music and dance. Rehearsals take place Monday evenings in the Hermes Lounge.
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