The Kastellorizian community of Victoria celebrated its 90th year with a successful Gala Dinner Dance on Saturday 17 October, at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis club.
Three generations of Kastellorizians gathered to preserve and reflect the culture of the beautiful Dodecanese island.
Hundreds of members enjoyed a delicious dinner and celebrity ‘wog’ Effie aka Mary Coustas was there to entertain the guests with her side splitting jokes.
The Consul General of Greece in Melbourne, Mrs Christina Simantiraki praised the association’s contribution to the Greek Australian community with a heartfelt speech.
Finally, the President of the Kastellorizian committee Nicholas Lolatgis announced that the Kastellorizian of the Year for 2015 is Mr George Pappas, Chancellor of Victoria University.
