Κλόουν (Clown) Plays Ελληνικά (Greek) Festival

Γειάσου, παιδιά! (Hi, kids!)
photos by Liam Breck

Μάθημα τσίρκων (Circus Lesson)

I've just arrived in my new flowered pink hat at the annual φεστιβάλ (festival) of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. I'm here as a clown to engage children while their parents eat and talk and eat and talk! Let your nose imagine savory gyros and spanakopita and sweet baklava! Εύγευστος! Delicious!

Χορός κύκλων (Circle Dance)

After circle games, I present my stilts and show children how I put them on, step by giant step. I ask lots of questions to ensure they understand. We're all enthused to dance after an energetic performance by a Greek dance troupe in the church hall. Beckoned by Greek music from the loudspeakers, children reach up for my hands and we swing in a circle, dancing as people have for generations. Αγαπάμε να χορεψουμε ο ένας με τον άλλον! We love to dance together!