Big, fat Greek dating site
Cypriots were in the past introduced to each other through something called proxenia, basically arranged marriages. Whilst tradition still plays a major part in every Cypriots life, thanks to broxenia.com, they can make their own choices!
The site has already got over 1200 members and it is not long established. It was set up solely for Greeks and Greek Cypriots and retains its original ethos, to strengthen the worldwide Greek community
Josephine Charalambous, the 24 year old ‘barrister & founder of the site recently told the Sunday mail:
“It all started many years ago. I used to have friends of both sexes come up to me and ask if I had any suitable friends to fix them up with.”
In the UK alone the Greek and Cypriot community totals over 500k people so there is certainly a healthy market for her to target.
Membership costs £5.99 for a week, rising to £100 for 12 months.
Broxenia has even made an appearance on YouTube, the popular video sharing website. The one-minute clip, accompanied by bouzouki music, explains what the site is all about and features a Greek-looking couple on a date at a bar.
TV Show
Charalambous is not resting on her laurels, telling us that the filming of a Greek dating show called Love Match has just taken place.
“A cross between Blind Date and X Factor, three women will get to choose from 12 men who will be vying for their affections and the chance to win an all-expenses paid, limousine and champagne date in Central London.”
The male contestants will have three tasks: To serenade the ladies in Greek, dance the ‘zembekiko’ and answer questions.
The show is likely to be broadcast across Europe on Antenna.
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