The fourth annual Austin Greek Festival brings traditional Greek culture, food and music to Texas.
AUSTIN, Texas — Crowds chanting “opa” can only mean one thing – the annual Greek Festival in Austin is in full swing.
It started four years ago as a way to raise funds for the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church but has turned into much more.
“It was a place to share our culture,” said Sonia Phocas, committee organizer. “Let’s go out there and share our culture, and if we make some money towards our building, that’s great, but if we just show our love for our community around us, that’s the main thing.”
Their logo is “Livin’ the Greek Life!” and that’s what they’ve been showing the Austin community how to do this weekend.
“People are out there dancing and enjoying and just embracing this whole living the Greek life,” Phocas said.
A big part of the Greek life is the food, which …