MAJOR FACTORS IMPACTING SALES. THE ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL IS KICKING OFF IN STOCKTON. LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE OUT THERE ENJOYING THE MUSIC AND CULTURE. KCRA 3’S ANAHITA JAFARY SHOWS US ALL OF THE FUN AT SAINT BASIL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. IT’S JUST LIKE YOU’RE IN GREECE, BUT BETTER. STEPPING INTO THE GREEK FESTIVAL AT THE SAINT BASIL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. THIS IS OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER FOR OUR CHURCH AND TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION HERE WITH PLENTY TO SEE, SUCH AS ARTISANS, MUSIC AND FOOD. THEIR GREEK DONUT HOLES AND THEIR WITH HONEY, WALNUTS AND CINNAMON ON TOP. A SWEET TASTE OF GREECE, AMONG MANY OTHER AUTHENTIC DISHES LIKE THIS SLOW COOKED LAMB. IT’S IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO KNOW THE GREEK CULTURE, NOT ONLY BECAUSE THIS IS A GREEK CHURCH, BUT BECAUSE PEOPLE, A LOT OF PEOPLE, DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS, LIKE TO BE GREEK. AND THIS IS A PERFECT WAY TO SEE THE CULTURE, THE DANCES, THE TRADITIONS, EVEN USING A CHEAT SHEET FROM ONE WOMAN’S CHURCH TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE. GOOD EVENING KALISPERA. AND GOOD TO KNOW YOU. HELLO. GOODBYE, YES, WE SHOULD GO TO THE GREEK FESTIVAL. YOU GOT TWO MORE DAYS TO MAKE IT. COME ON OUT. IT’LL BE FUN. IT’S. IT’S A WELCOMING FOR ALL IN STOCKTON. I’M ANAHITA JAFARY KCRA THREE NEWS. IT’S, LIKE A LOT OF FUN. IT IS OPEN TODAY AND TOMORROW FROM NOO
Stockton’s Greek festival brings a taste of Greece to Saint Basil Church
The annual Greek festival at Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton offers a vibrant celebration of Greek culture, featuring music, food, and traditions.
The annual Greek festival at Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton is underway, offering attendees a lively celebration of Greek culture with music, food and artisans. Abed Hanania, a dessert vendor at the festival, said, “It’s just like you’re in Greece but better.”Father Pete Sotiras of St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church emphasized the importance of the event, saying, “This is our biggest fundraiser for our church and to support our mission here.”Visitors can enjoy a variety of authentic Greek dishes, including sweet treats like Greek donut holes topped with honey, walnuts, and cinnamon, as described by Stephanie Bryant, who is making the desserts. The festival also features slow-cooked lamb and other traditional dishes.”It’s important for people to know the Greek culture, not only because this is a Greek church, but because people don’t understand what it means to be Greek and this is a perfect way to see the culture, the dancing, the traditions,” Hanania said. Festival-goers are even using creative methods to learn the Greek language, such as cheat sheets from a vendor’s shirt that translates some words from English to Greek. Little kids at the festival encouraged others to join in, saying, “You should go to the Greek festival.”Sostenes Tovar, who is enjoying the festival, invited everyone to attend, saying, “You got two more days to make it. Come on out. It’ll be fun. It’s it’s a welcoming for all.”The festival is open Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
The annual Greek festival at Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton is underway, offering attendees a lively celebration of Greek culture with music, food and artisans. Abed Hanania, a dessert vendor at the festival, said, “It’s just like you’re in Greece but better.”
Father Pete Sotiras of St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church emphasized the importance of the event, saying, “This is our biggest fundraiser for our church and to support our mission here.”
Visitors can enjoy a variety of authentic Greek dishes, including sweet treats like Greek donut holes topped with honey, walnuts, and cinnamon, as described by Stephanie Bryant, who is making the desserts. The festival also features slow-cooked lamb and other traditional dishes.
“It’s important for people to know the Greek culture, not only because this is a Greek church, but because people don’t understand what it means to be Greek and this is a perfect way to see the culture, the dancing, the traditions,” Hanania said.
Festival-goers are even using creative methods to learn the Greek language, such as cheat sheets from a vendor’s shirt that translates some words from English to Greek. Little kids at the festival encouraged others to join in, saying, “You should go to the Greek festival.”
Sostenes Tovar, who is enjoying the festival, invited everyone to attend, saying, “You got two more days to make it. Come on out. It’ll be fun. It’s it’s a welcoming for all.”
The festival is open Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel