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Lyceum Club of Greek Women Lamia

Lamia·Greeceest. 1974

Central-Greece Lyceum branch dedicated to preserving Roumeli (Sterea Ellada) dance and costume traditions; runs children, youth and adult dance sections plus an annual costume exhibition.

Syllogos model: regional dance, Pontian or island repertoire, and a community hall that doubles as diaspora living room.

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