As part of the International Day of Modern Greek language, celebrated on 9 February 2022, the Modern Greek Studies Program of Macquarie University is presenting a video entitled ‘Far away (or near) we all learn Greek’.
The video consists of brief messages from distinguished people from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, politicians from the Greek and Australian governments, academics, as well as former and current students of the Modern Greek Studies Program.
The video aspires to convey the message that teaching and learning of Greek language is a compass of identity and culture, a means of thought and communication and a ‘bridge’ that connects Greece with Australia.
Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the Minister for Multiculturalism and Minister for Seniors NSW, Mark Coure MP, the Minister of Education and Religious Affairs of Greece, Niki Kerameus; the Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy of Greece, Ioannis Chrysoulakis; Labor Member for Canterbury NSW, Sophie Cotsis MP; the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Christos Karras; the Executive Dean of Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University, Professor Martina Möllering; the President of Macquarie Greek Studies Foundation, Theophilus Premetis; the President of Greek students’ association MUGA, Sam Giovas; and the Lecturer of Modern Greek Studies Program Macquarie University, Dr Patricia Koromvokis, have all kindly participated in this initiative of Modern Greek Studies Program of Macquarie University.
Watch the video below.