Cretan Youth Association of Sydney holds taverna night fundraiser

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The Cretan Youth Association (CYA) of Sydney and NSW held a taverna night fundraiser at the Greek Community Club in Lakemba, Sydney on Friday, June 16.

There were a number of official proceedings on the night emceed by the President of the CYA, Angelique Belivanis, and CYA Vice President, Alexander Mountakis. The President of the Cretan Association of Sydney & NSW, Emmanuel Vitetzakis, also gave a speech.

The Cretan Youth Association of Sydney and NSW.
Youth.

After the speeches, the Cretan Association’s Junior and Intermediate dancing groups performed to loud applause. They were accompanied by music from Ari Paraskakis, Alexander Mountakis, Peter Diniakos and Peter Tsenkas.

Cretan youngsters, Johnny Venizelou, Ellen Salmon and David Salmon, also gave a traditional music performance.

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