Karsilamas of Kythnos

Rhythm

9/8 (2+2+2+3)

Instruments

Violin, Laouto

Occasion

Village festival

Character

• Energetic
• Joyful

Who dances it: Everyone

The karsilamas of Kythnos (Thermia) traditionally closes the run of dances at a Kythnos feast, after the kalamatianos, syrtos and ballos. It is a men's dance of eastern origin with impressive figures, kept alive by the island's older dancers.

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What they wear

• Women’s festive costume Cyclades Women’s
• Men’s festive costume Cyclades Men’s

Where it’s danced

• Cyclades › Kythnos · origin

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