By: Vasilis (Bill) Molos First published on Vasilis Molos’ personal blog on March 20, 2024. “Sunny Ways” “Sferazza—bit of a hard name to pronounce,” remarked comedian Sam Sferrazza, adding, “I refuse to change it for show business.” Having built the audience’s anticipation, the comedian delivered his punch line: “This country got real warm and cozy with Stroumboulopoulos.” A […]
Engaging friends and neighbours through a lecture on Toronto’s Greektown or a rebetiko performance prompts reciprocal obligations. Sharing dolmades leads to trying a dosa. A hasapiko dance lesson begets a Haida basket-weaving workshop. These exchanges strengthen our attachment to our diverse society. And in learning about our similarities and differences, we nurture a sense of belonging to a shared Canada, blurring the contours of our vibrant mosaic.
First published on Vasilis Molos’ personal blog on March 27, 2023. Years ago, I bumped into a Greek colleague and her guest at work. Teaching at a start-up university in Abu Dhabi, encounters with intriguing visitors were a welcome perk. My colleague introduced us, referring to me as “Greek, but not ‘Greek Greek.’” Not Greek […]
March 27, 2023 Years ago, I bumped into a Greek colleague and her guest at work. Teaching at a start-up university in Abu Dhabi, encounters with intriguing visitors were a welcome perk. My colleague introduced us, referring to me as “Greek, but not ‘Greek Greek.’” Not Greek Greek; the label was unique, but the sentiment […]