Fun at the Charleston Greek Fest
When the folks at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in uptown Charleston throw a party, they really throw a party. Anyone who has been attending their annual Greek Fest - like me - knows this is an event which keeps growing and getting better as time goes on.I arrived, with my little one in tow, straight from church, shortly after the event started. There was already a long line at the gate and the place was packed. With the vendors, the great food and beer and wine (domestic AND Greek), there was plenty to see, do, and of course - buy, eat, and drink.
The only thing missing from the event was a designated driver, so I had to behave, keep the drinking to just one beer, and not help stimulate the economy of the parish as much as I wanted to.
Rain moved in a bit later, but nobody seemed to care, least of all their dancers. The youth dance group at this parish apparently is an award-winning team and was doing a darn good job, even in the light rain that began falling when they took the stage.All in all, it was a great event. If you missed it this year, too bad for you! Be sure to be there next year!
I so envy y'all - the inside of the church was magnificent!
Hope to see you next year!
But it's not the lesser of evils - it's a great event, and if you read my blog, you'll find I appreciate what few opportunities there are in the Lowcountry to encounter and absorb Eastern culture. I just wish they had more novel icons, instead of the more standard ones. I'm always looking for something new for my collection.
If you know the author of that Greeks in Charleston book, I might be interested in buying a copy.