Greek dances, a menu with a taste of Greece and a lot of fun.
These were the three elements of success at the reception marking the 201st anniversary of the Greek Revolution at the White House.
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With Jill Biden kicking off the reception, the Greek orchestra was on fire and the menu was Greek themed, with spanakopita, beetroot, dolmadakia and baklava for dessert, while the venue was adorned with blue flower arrangements.
Of course, Greek traditional songs were not missing from the reception.
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From stories that have been uploaded to Instagram, "Beyond the Beyond Plains" and "Sinanai Yavrum" were playing.
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As it turns out, Greek-American Califonia lieutenant governor Eleni Kounalaki was the first to dance, followed by Mike Manatos, a businessman and one of the most powerful representatives of the Greek expatriate community and expatriate Kelly Vlahakis Hanks.
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