The annual Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival gathered people from many cultures under one big tent for three days to make the most of the event’s motto: “Once a year, everyone is Greek.”

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Lewiston plays host to the festival to celebrate Greek heritage and to preserve its traditions.

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Manoli Gammaitoni, 13, carries a tray of Athenian barbecue chicken from the Holy Trinity Church kitchen to be sold to hungry festival visitors.
Manoli Gammaitoni, 13, carries a tray of Athenian barbecue chicken from the Holy Trinity Church kitchen to be sold to hungry festival visitors. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
The Greek flag hangs in the festival tent.
The Greek flag hangs in the festival tent. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Jesse Kroger, 17, makes loukoumades, Greek honey puffs, at the festival in Lewiston on Saturday.
Jesse Kroger, 17, makes loukoumades, Greek honey puffs, at the festival in Lewiston on Saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
John Clifford serves drinks during the festival Saturday afternoon.
John Clifford serves drinks during the festival Saturday afternoon. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
June Dupont, left, and Donna Gagnon order some loukoumades.
June Dupont, left, and Donna Gagnon order some loukoumades. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Organizers and many volunteers planned to prepare 3,000 to 4,000 meals from Thursday through Saturday for festival visitors whose favorite Greek traditions are culinary ones.

But the event also offered Greek dancing lessons and tours of the church to see its icons and other artwork.

 

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