Houston – After decades on pause, one of Houston’s beloved cultural festivals is not only back—it’s bigger than ever. It’s big return happened in 2023, but the 3rd Annual Houston Mediterranean Festival, hosted by St. George Orthodox Christian Church , returns Oct. 24 and 25 with two full days of food, music, and family activities.

Festival chair Rana Abercia stopped by Houston Life to give viewers a preview and share a taste of the traditional flatbreads that will be served, including flatbreads topped with za’atar or cheese.

Abercia, a Houston native with Lebanese roots, said the event celebrates the diversity of the city while preserving the traditions of Mediterranean culture. Parishioners and volunteers with backgrounds from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Greece, Spain, and beyond c

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