Legendary Greek singer Vasilis Karras laid to rest in Kavala

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People from all around Greece came together to pay tribute to the legendary singer Vasilis Karras at his funeral on Wednesday.

The service, held in Kokkinochori, Kavala, was filled with many who adored and respected the singer.

The funeral was held at the Holy Temple of Agios Nestor, with the funeral speech delivered by the artistic director of the Symphony Orchestra of New Greece, Evangelos Arambatzis.

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CNN shared that many of the former singer’s colleagues, friends and residents of the area came together to pay their respects at Karras’ funeral.

Many well known Greek singers were also spotted at the funeral including Despina Vandi, Antonis Remos, Paola, Giannis Ploutarhos, Phoebus, Dantis, and Christos Menidiatis.

Source: CNN Greece.

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