Greek singer Pitsa Papadopoulou surprises elderly residents at St Basils Lakemba

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Greek singing legend Pitsa Papadopoulou gave a special performance to elderly residents at St Basils’ aged care home in Lakemba, Sydney on Monday, June 11.

Pitsa was joined by Spyros Siolos and her band for the performance which included a series of traditional Greek songs from all over Greece.

The performance had the elderly singing along and enjoying some impromptu Greek dancing.

On the day, Pitsa was also presented with a bouquet of flowers by St Basils NSW & ACT Lakemba’s CEO Diana Horvatovic in appreciation of her visit.

READ MORE: St Basil’s NSW/ACT chief addresses concerns over closure of Kensington aged care home

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