From Friday May 21st through to Sunday May 23rd – Paniyiri always proves sensational fun for all the family…
60,000 people – 3 massive days – 30 fabulous food stalls – 100,000 honey puffs – 950 volunteers – 4000 high kicks – Greek gods – the stars of dance – the doyennes of food – 1 self appointed Greek Goddess and 20 cans of heavy duty hairspray – more than 50 hours of entertainment – 6000 coffees – the bouzouki, tarabuka, lira and laouto – the Zorba, Sirto, Kalamatiano and Sousta – Pasarela on the Park – 500kgs of Haloumi …
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Brisbane’s Paniyiri Greek Festival …
While the historic steps of the Acropolis may be some 15,000km from the grassy flats of Brisbane’s Musgrave Park, all the sights, sounds, characters and culture from the country which produced Homer, haloumi, honey puffs, Socrates, Plato and the famous Zorba will be celebrated in style during the much anticipated festival.
Brisbane’s famous Paniyiri Greek Festival will this year celebrate over three days from Friday May 21 through to Sunday May 23 showcasing the very best in Hellenic hospitality from dance and music, through to cultural events, fashion, food and much more.
