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My Big Fat Greek Festival: Can You Say Baklava? - Greek Festival |
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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Wednesday, 27 September 2006 |
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 When Angela Palmer was 14, she immigrated from Greece, carrying little more than a suitcase and tradition with her — tradition in language, tradition in family and tradition in food.
Palmer met her husband Spiro through church and they opened Palmer Flowers in Fort Collins.
Spiro immigrated from Greece in the early ’70s and they proudly passed their culture on to their kids.
“All three of our children speak Greek fluently,” she said.
Palmer and her family have attended several Greek events in Denver through the years. She even wrote her own Greek cookbook. But in her 30 years in Fort Collins, Palmer has never seen a Greek festival in her own town— until now.
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Loveland is sponsoring the first ever Northern Colorado Greek Festival this weekend in Old Town square Fort Collins.
“I am ecstatic,” Palmer said.
It is said that food is the foundation of the Greek family life, so naturally there will be an abundance of traditional Greek food. From gyros, souvlaki, and spanakopita to loukoumades, baklava and kataifi, no one should go hungry.
Harry Souvall, chairman of the event, said the goal is to bring Greece, as much as possible, to northern Colorado. He realized there was no reason for people to drive 50 miles to Denver to experience the delectable food and culture of Greeks.
“I think this area is independent on its own. It doesn’t need a big city to feed off of. We are turning into one big northern Colorado community,” Souvall said.
In addition to catered food, the festival will feature music, dancing, wine and beer. Admission is free and food items range between $1 and $5. A portion of the proceeds will go to Weld and Larimer food banks.
“It’s not a religious function,” Souvall said. “We want people to come to have fun, share the food, share the drink and share the dance.”
Palmer and her husband will visit Greece next month, but to tide them over until then, the Northern Colorado Greek Festival will bring home a little closer.
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