Music is the soul of a Greek wedding. The most important dance is the (Καλαματιανός). This is the classic Greek circle dance set to a lively 7/8 rhythm. Guests join hands in a winding chain that snakes around the dance floor. While the Kalamatianos is the dance for everyone, special dances are reserved for the wedding party. The Zeibekiko is a dramatic, improvised solo dance performed by the groom, where he expresses his independence, while the guests kneel or clap around him to honor his transition into married life.
The word "ellinika" (ελληνικά) means "Greek," and "gamisi" (γαμήσι) is a crude slang term for coitus or the act of sex. Common Contexts: ellinika gamisia
While the phrase literally means "Greek marriages," this guide covers the cultural, religious, and legal aspects of a traditional Greek wedding, from the engagement to the "after party." Music is the soul of a Greek wedding
The wedding ceremony, conducted in Greek Orthodox churches, is a majestic spectacle: Guests join hands in a winding chain that