I stepped out of the apartment today to get some lunch. Was supposed to be a quick break before I went back to studying and finishing up some assignments. But when I reached the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale, I could hear children shrieking. And no it wasn't a holdup in a candy store.

It was as I later found out from some ladies setting up a stall, the Antipodes Greek Festival. Greek food and performances lined Lonsdale Street, of which a huge portion had been sealed off.

The Antipodes Greek Festival 2009 was held this weekend on the 21st and 22nd March. Held in Lonsdale Street's Greek prectinct, it aims to bring a touch of Greek culture to Melbourne, allowing its citizens to share in some of the culture and food it is best known for.

Huge crowds were thronging the sidewalks, either enjoying the food or watching the performances. Pictures coming right up!