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Greek music in Israel

Greek music is like playing with toys that have different shapes and colors. Just like how you can have toys from different places, music can also come from different countries. One of those countries is Greece, which is very far away from Israel.

But even though Greece is far away, Greek people have come to live in Israel and they brought their music with them. So, in Israel, you can hear Greek music being played in places where Greek people live or hang out, like cafes or restaurants.

Greek music sounds a bit different than the music you might be used to hearing in Israel. It often has a lot of guitar or bouzouki (a type of stringed instrument) and people dance in a circle to the rhythm of the music. The lyrics are usually in Greek, but some people in Israel who enjoy Greek music have learned the words and sing along.

Even though Greek music isn't originally from Israel, it has become a part of the cultural mix in Israel. It's a way for people to connect with each other and share something they enjoy together, just like how you might share your toys with your friends.