Paniyiri Greek Festival, Brisbane 2008

It was time to set aside embarrassment and get into the swing of belly-dancing at this year’s Paniyiri Greek Festival in Brisbane today.

Now into its 32nd year, Paniyiri is a community festival of the 25,000-strong Greek community of South East Queensland. It is a time to feast on Souvlaki, Spanakopita, Haloumis and Baklava; learn Zorba, Sousta, Kalamatiano and Sirto dance steps and celebrate all things Greek.