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Sousta of Karpathos

Σούστα Καρπάθου

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Rhythm: 2/4 · Fast
Formation: Open circle, mixed, arms linked.
Instruments: Tsampouna (bagpipe), Laouto, Violin, Lyra
Occasion: Wedding, Village festival

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Who dances it: Everyone

One of the main dances of the Karpathian glenti, together with the kato choros, the kneeling dance and the pano choros. It is a lively, bouncing dance in 2/4, danced in an open circle to lyra, tsampouna and laouto, and in the island's southern villages also violin. At today's weddings on the island the kato choros, pano choros and sousta are often danced straight after the meal.

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