Nikos Aliagas, the Greek-French television presenter and journalist, danced wearing a traditional foustanella costume at the summer festival held in his home village of Stamna, near Messolonghi in western Greece.
A video published by the local outlet aitolianews.gr on Sunday, August 23, 2026, showed Aliagas dressed in traditional attire leading the dance at the celebration. The event is held every year in honor of Saint Agatha and concludes on August 24.
Aliagas impressed those present with his dance moves and later shared further photographs from the day on his personal Instagram account.
Followers praise the presenter
His online followers praised and lauded him for the way he honored his place of origin by taking part in the celebration. The custom, according to the report, has deep roots in the history of the Aitoloakarnania region and the Greek War of Independence.
Who is Nikos Aliagas
Aliagas is a broadcaster born in France to Greek immigrant parents. He built his career in France as a host of the talent competition Star Academy and has since presented entertainment programs and worked as a journalist in both France and Greece.
Messolonghi and the foustanella
Messolonghi is a city in western Greece best known for its role in the Greek War of Independence, including the siege and exodus of 1826, which earned it the title of "Sacred City." Stamna, the village where Aliagas took part in the festival, lies in the wider Aitoloakarnania region surrounding Messolonghi.
The foustanella, the pleated kilt-like garment Aliagas wore for the dance, is a traditional Greek costume historically associated with fighters of the War of Independence and still worn today by the Evzones, the ceremonial guards who stand watch at Greek national monuments.
