All rights reserved.Īll articles, images, forms, scripts, directories, and product reviews on this web site are the property of Shira unless a different author/artist is identified. We have been given this artistic gift to be the gatekeepers of our heritage and culture. Each generation of ethnic born artists has a duty to do the best it can to pass down our traditions as was taught to us. For me personally, and other respectable folklorists, my culture and accuracy are very important. Instead, I use those skills to dig and dig and dig tirelessly, often times falling asleep on my laptop. Speaking of investigating, I think I missed my calling, I probably should have been an investigator. I love investigating Greek culture, history, music, and dance. A conversation with me will bring you back to America's favorite Greek-American movie by Nia Vardalos called My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I love sharing anything and everything about my Hellenic culture and upbringing, especially music and dance. I always love engaging with intelligent like-minded people, especially artists. This page was contributed by Panayiota Bakis, who is happy to share her culture and music she grew up with! Here's how Panayiota describes her background: However, the expression "Hronia Polla" can also be used as a greeting to honor special occasions, including "Happy Birthday", "Happy New Year", "Happy Nameday", and "Happy Anniversary". The word "hronia" means "years", and "polla" means "many".
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