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Thessaloniki sets Guinness record with 812 dancers performing zeibekiko for Alzheimers awareness
Thessaloniki dancers set Guinness record for Alzheimers awareness with 800-strong zeibekiko
More than 800 dancers in Thessaloniki shattered the Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous zeibekiko performance on Saturday, an event organised by Alzheimer Hellas and the Friends of the Hellenic Society for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (EENASD) to raise awareness of dementia .
The record-breaking attempt unfolded in Aristotelous Square, where participants aged seven to 70 rehearsed for weeks under the guidance of professional choreographers. Organisers confirmed the submission to Guinness officials on site, with the final tally of 812 dancers exceeding the previous mark of 648 set in 2023. “This is not just a dance,” said EENASD president Dr. Maria Papadopoulou. “It is a statement that memory and movement can coexist, and that communities can come together to fight stigma.”
The initiative began in May when Alzheimer Hellas launched a public call for volunteers willing to learn the traditional zeibekiko, a dance with deep roots in Greek folk culture. Over 1,200 people registered, but only those who attended at least three rehearsals were permitted to perform on the day. The event was timed to coincide with World Alzheimer’s Day, which is observed globally on 21 September, though local organisers chose June to avoid summer heat.
Thessaloniki’s mayor, Konstantinos Zervas, attended the performance and pledged municipal support for future awareness campaigns. “Culture and solidarity are the best medicine,” he told reporters. The city’s police department provided logistical assistance, closing off key streets and deploying extra officers to manage the crowd of spectators.
Guinness adjudicator Elena Vasileva, who travelled from London to verify the attempt, noted that the organisers had met every technical requirement, including synchronised video footage from multiple angles and a live stream for remote verification. The official certificate is expected within 12 weeks.
Alzheimer Hellas reported a surge in donations following the event, with over €45,000 raised in the first 24 hours. The funds will support day-care centres in northern Greece that provide respite for families caring for relatives with dementia. “We wanted to turn a moment of joy into lasting impact,” said Alzheimer Hellas director Nikos Karagiannis. “Today, Thessaloniki danced for memory; tomorrow, we will build on this energy.”
Η Θεσσαλονίκη χορεύει για καλό σκοπό: Στόχος η κατάρριψη του παγκόσμιου ρεκόρ στο μεγαλύτερο ζεϊμπέκικο Η Alzheimer Ελλάς και το Σωματείο Φίλων της Alzheimer Ελλάς διοργανώνουν στη Θεσσαλονίκη μια μεγάλη εκδήλωση με στόχο την κατάρριψη παγκόσμιου ρεκόρ Γκίνες, συνδυάζοντας τον παραδοσιακό χορό με μήνυμα κοινωνικής ευαισθητοποίησης για τη νόσο Alzheimer
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