Today, the Greek Presidential Guard marched at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne as part of the Anzac Day celebrations.
The Evzones led the Allies and Greek contingent both at the march and at the wreath laying ceremony hosted by the Victorian Returned Services League.
In crowd were many Greek Australians who cheered the Evzones and chanted “Zito i Ellada”, Giea sas levendes”, “Welcome” while several members of the community were touched to the point of tearing up.
Members of RSL Victoria also took part in the march in honour of the Anzac troops that fell fighting the Ottomans in Gallipoli during First World War.
It is worth noting that it is the first time in three years that Greek Australians were able to attend the march on Anzac Day since the start of the pandemic.
From the Evzones parelasi on Anzac Day 2022. Photo: Kostas Deves
From the Evzones parelasi on Anzac Day 2022. Photo: Kostas Deves
From the Evzones parelasi on Anzac Day 2022. Photo: Kostas Deves
The Evzones march in Melbourne. All photos: Kostas Deves
From the Evzones parelasi on Anzac Day 2022. Photo: Kostas Deves
From the Evzones parelasi on Anzac Day 2022. Photo: Kostas Deves
From the Evzones parelasi on Anzac Day 2022. Photo: Kostas Deves
From the Evzones parelasi on Anzac Day 2022. Photo: Kostas Deves
From the Evzones parelasi on Anzac Day 2022. Photo: Kostas Deves
Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. It is also the day where we remember all Australians who have served and died in war and in operational services.
When war broke out in 1914, Australia and New Zealand soldiers were placed on the side of the Commonwealth landing in Gallipoli on 25 April.
Despite hoping to strike the Ottoman Turkish down, the Anzac side suffered great losses during the eight months the campaign lasted.
At the end of 1915 the allied forces were evacuated from the peninsula having lost more than 8,000 Australian soldiers.
It is also the anniversary of the Battle of Greece and Crete.
