The COVID-19 pandemic brought together thousands of people for the resurrection of the long-awaitedGreek Day Broadwayafter the festival was canceled for three years. rice field.
Kitsilano Street was full of grocery stores, clothing sales, live music, and people dancing on the street.
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"Greek Day is back. People are strong and Greek for a day. We have a lot of celebrations," said Sarah Kirby Yong, a councilor of the City of Vancouver. I did.
"I am very grateful for the return of festivals and events."
Festival attendees were enthusiastic about the return of community-based events.
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"I lived in Kitsilano and spent the whole day renting Kitsilano at UBC. Returning here Is great, "said Adrian Carr. Another Vancouver city council member. "This is a community-inspired event."
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