Many of us hold stereotypical views about Pontians and their rich culture. However, the power of Pontian songs is profound, offering endless inspiration to artists across all musical genres.
Yiota Ioakemidou, a philologist and Pontic dialect teacher at PAMAK, a member of the Panhellenic Pontian Association, and an author, highlights the growing interest in the Pontic dialect, a foundational pillar of the Greek language, among those who cherish Greek culture.
The traditional music cultures of Crete and Pontus will be explored in a free lecture co-organised by the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney, the Pontian Association of NSW "Pontoxeniteas" and the Cretan Association of Sydney and NSW on 15 October.