Broomall, PA. They really do love to dance. On stage, in the street, in someone’s home, or even in their own clubhouse, the Pontian Akritai know how to put on a show.
When the holiday season arrives, they follow tradition to the letter. Folk attire, lyra and daouli, and a full group of singers — everything that makes a Pontian celebration complete.
This year, lyra player Christos Tiktapanidis of New York led the way as they toured the Delaware Valley, visiting fellow Greeks.
In the spirit and customs of Pontos, they sang traditional Christmas songs in Pontian Greek, carrying a piece of home to every doorstep they visited.