Ayvalik-Lesvos Days
June 21, we learned about a wonderful cultural exchange between Ayvalik and Lesvos (Λέσβος) only one day before we left Ayvalik. Apparently it first started last year at Lesvos, alternating the festivities between there and Ayvalik. The part we saw was a folk dance performance and both the Ayvalik and the Lesvos dancers looked wonderful, young, and eager to share their cultural riches. I waited for a while and as the weather got too hot and the program was delayed due to the late arrival of the dignitaries, I left without actually watching the performance. My sister and brother-in-law spoke very highly of both groups. I thank all the dance team members, the Ayvalik group and the “Dancing Group from Loutra of Lesvos” for allowing me to photograph them.
The event was reasonably crowded, I think it could have beeneven more had the event been promoted better. Young, old, men, women were there to watch the cultures close the distance between Ayvalik and Lesvos. Below are some photographs from the event.
Related posts:
- Dinner at Deniz Kestanesi
- The Melin House
- Tenedos, II, the second day
- Tenedos, I (Bozcaada)
- Visit to Princes Islands
- Kardelen in Infrared
- Kardelen
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