Cyprus Community of NSW celebrate New Year’s Eve with annual dance

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The Cyprus Community of NSW hosted its annual New Year’s Eve dance at the Cyprus Club in the Sydney suburb of Stanmore on December 31, 2022.

A crowd of almost 400 revellers gathered at the club to ring in the New Year with Greek food, music and lots of dancing.

Guests dancing to the live music. Photo supplied.

There was a live band playing upbeat Greek songs and catering was provided by Paul (previous owner of Steki, Newtown) and Iordanou.

The New Year countdown was followed by the traditional cutting of the Vasilopita by the Club’s president, Andrew Costa and the MC of the evening, Elli Stassi.

Photo supplied.

Mr Costa emphasised that the Cyprus Club has made a strong return and is committed to providing the community with many events, as well as cultural services, dance lessons, meals for seniors and their very own “Kafene” gathering.

Photo supplied.

“We are determined to keep providing regular events during 2023 for all the Greek diaspora, as well as the local community,” Mr Costa said.

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