Gypsy Folk Ensemble at the 18th Annual Assyrian Food Festival
In September 2015, the Gypsy Folk Ensemble was invited to perform for the Assyrian community of the San Joaquin Valley in California. Gypsy presented suites of German, Greek, Italian and Romanian dances plus a few solo performances at the 18th Annual Assyrian Food Festival in the town of Ceres, just south of Modesto, California. The festival, which highlights Assyrian culture and cuisine, took place on September 12th and 13th, 2015 and was broadcast on the Assyrian Broadcasting Radio Station KBES-FM and also on Assyria Vision TV on station KBSV.
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Above are some views of the Assyrian Cultural Center in Ceres, California where we performed. We had a great time at the festival - the food was fabulous. Our thanks to all involved in producing the festival, especially entertainment organizer Kitty Benjamin.
 German Couple Dance |  Greek Syrtos |  Italian Dancers |
 Italian Cotillion |  Assyrian Dancing |  Flamenco! |
The Assyrians are a Christian ethnic group with a long history in the Middle East. To find out more about their culture and history and especially about the Assyrian community in California, check out this website.