The Darwin GleNTi Festival is back and set to transform the Darwin Esplanade into a Greek agora, adding to the Territory's diverse culture and vibrant lifestyle.
The Greek community has been busy working away in the background folding dolmades, marinating meats and making sweets to feed the thousands of people expected to attend the two-day festival that will take place from 10-11 June 2023.
This year will see the inclusion of an interstate dance group for the first time, with the Kalymnian Association of NSW dance group and committee members special guests at the Greek GleNTi Festival. About 100 people from the association, including dancers and their families, are travelling to the Territory for the event.
Those looking to tuck into delicious Greek food will be in for a treat with dolmades, octopus, yiros, souvla and Cypriot delights kleftiko and sheftalia among the array of foods on offer.
The festival is family friendly, with visits from the Paw Patrol crew, Greek music including singer Maria Maroulis, from Kinisi Live performing with Adonis Lira and Nikita Elenis and 3-on-3 basketball.
The festival is free to attend and will be open from 10 to midnight each day. For the latest updates, follow here
Quotes from Chief Minister Natasha Fyles:
"Darwin GleNTi is an incredible opportunity for people to learn more about, and embrace, the rich and vibrant Territory Greek culture.
"The popularity of GleNTi is spread far and wide, with people travelling from down south and from overseas to visit and embrace the atmosphere."
Quotes from Minister for Major Events, Paul Kirby:
"There will be something for everyone to enjoy at this event, which is a drawcard on the calendar for Territorians and visitors alike.
"Events like this give the community a chance to come together, celebrate the best of our multicultural lifestyle, and enjoy our beautiful Dry Season."
Quotes from Greek Orthodox Community of NA president Nick Poniris:
"Visitors to the GleNTi are going to experience Greek culture, food, dance and music as if they were in Greece but on the foreshore of Darwin Harbour."
"The food is done traditionally as it has been done generations before us. It's all family fun and affordable and is a great event for locals and interstate guests."
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