The National Union of Greek Australian Students (NUGAS) held its annual Ball and infamous After Party at the Timber Yard in Port Melbourne and Ms Collins respectively on 22 September.

Initial complications regarding the forced evacuation of Docklands’ Central Pier may have frustrated NUGAS’ original venues of choice Peninsula and Alumbra, however the 2019 NUGAS Ball not only went ahead, but was once again a resounding success. The biggest event of the Greek students’ calendar, the 2019 NUGAS ball was host to around 900 Greek and non-Greeks alike who came together under the same roof to celebrate all things Hellenic.

This year’s NUGAS Ball also included a myriad of international guests who came exclusively for the unforgettable event! Around 70 students from various Sydney Universities carried on the tradition of their annual Melbourne NUGAS Ball trip and had an amazing time whilst here! From enjoying the dynamic Melbourne nightlife to having lunch in Oakleigh with members of the NUGAS committee, it was once again an unforgettable weekend for all those involved.

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Student exchange is a very important initiative of NUGAS as it serves as a mode of re-establishing traditional interstate connections, and there will hopefully be more such relationships to come.

A highlight of this year’s NUGAS ball also included a special guest appearance from composer/musician Michalis Hatzigiannis. The performer took time out of his tightly-packed touring schedule to pay a visit to the Ball’s Greek Australian youth and even performed a couple of his well-known songs!

NUGAS Ball 2019 has once again highlighted that NUGAS as an organisation remains strong and continues to thrive, providing Greek Australian youth with a way to connect with both each other and their heritage. Special thanks need to be extended to this years’ NUGAS committee and in particular President Anastasia Dolkas and Vice President Jacqueline Abraam for all their work in preparing the Ball. Additionally, a special thank you to Hatzigiannis and the special guests from Sydney for helping to contribute to the success of the ball.

Reminiscing on the night that was, made possible with the photos taken by Falle Photography, prepare for NUGAS Ball 2020 which is set to be even bigger and better!

 

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