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The traditional kanghelari dance in the village of Papadatai in Epeiros, Greece, has undergone changes over time. It is not clear whether the characteristics that distinguish and highlight the dance, the name of which signifies multiple turns and bends in a road in the Epeirotic language, came from improvisation on the part of a dance leader, later made part of the dance, or whether they had some social function or meaning. Research done was based on the hypothesis that the turns of the dance did not come out of coincidence, but served a purpose.
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Dance is in Epeiros a key expression of the popular culture and soul. It is also one of the few methods available for communication and entertainment. The open circle dance, for instance, symbolizes that the villagers belong to a single community. A young girl's first appearance in the dance space means that she is ready for marriage. Celebrations such as weddings are the main opportunity for dancing.
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The homilia, an outdoor folk performance presented at Carnival time on the island of Zakynthos in the Heptanese group of islands, comprised of an unusual blend of theater, dancing and singing. These homilia offer ways in which, the common people comment satirically as a means of social protest and entertainment.
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