(EDITOR’S NOTE: Nick Stamatakis). In a delightful cultural moment that’s won smiles across social media, the Chinese Ambassador to Greece, Fang Qiu, took center stage at the Chinese Embassy’s New Year’s cake-cutting ceremony in Athens—not for a speech, but for a song. In footage from the event, the ambassador surprises guests by picking up the microphone and performing the beloved Greek classic “Ας κρατήσουν οι χοροί”, a spirited tune made famous by Dionysis Savvopoulos, charming the audience with his earnest rendition and evident affection for Greek music.
The playful performance, which the embassy itself shared clips of—including behind-the-scenes practice footage—highlights a lighter side of diplomacy where music becomes a bridge between cultures. What began as a traditional celebration quickly turned into a memorable moment of cross-cultural connection, capturing the joy of shared traditions and the ambassador’s genuine enthusiasm for Greek son
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Bravo!
Mr. Nick!
Helleniscope – O Pharos for focusing on Critical Hellenic Issues with
contributions mostly by Hellenes from the Diaspora from the likes:
Adamantios Korais-, Dionysios Solomos, Ioannis Kapodistrias,
Evangelos Zappas, Ioannis Gennadius , The Founding Fathers of the USA,
K. Kavafis- never lived in Greece! N. Kazantzakis. Nobel Prize Poet George Seferis, Maria Callas born in NY,
Giannis Akoupont… NBA Bucks and Phil Hellene Lord Byron!!
All made their landmark outside the Greek Topos, but contributed immensely to the Magical Hellenic Eternal Hellenic Culture!
Continue the magic…… many more that you may list maybe more familiar…with…..
Vassilis G. Tourikis
Born in Domvraina Boeotia Thivon
Anacortes WA
USA
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