Pontiaki Estia celebrated 48 years of cultural activities and contributions in a packed event hall at the Holy Presentation of Our Lord Church in Coburg last Saturday.
The event featured representatives from the Administrative Councils of both Federations, as well as Pontian Associations from Sydney, Perth, Canberra, and Melbourne. The night was filled with messages of optimism for the future of Pontian Hellenism, highlighted by a generous $2,500 donation from Kostas Kyvelidis and his wife Sofia.
Over the past 48 years, Pontiaki Estia has faced numerous challenges, working tirelessly to preserve the traditions, culture, and religion of their homeland.
Their efforts have been successful, enabling them to proudly present the youngest Administrative Council in the entire Greek diaspora. Through hard work and dedication, they have secured a valuable heritage and ensured its continuation in strong, capable hands.
President Kostas Tseprailis expressed his satisfaction and optimism for the future of the Association and Pontian Hellenism in Australia. He was particularly moved by the number of dancers participating in this year’s celebrations, as well as this year’s musical segment, which began with the young talents Nikos Psychogios (vocals), Konstantinos Psychogios and Petros Tsompanopoulos (lyra), and Alexandros Pilalidis (drums).
Kyriakos Fotiadis (guest from Sydney), Giannis Karadis (vocals), Alexandros Pilalidis, Dimitris Tsompanopoulos (drums), Kostas Kostidis, Stefanos Levogiannis (lyra), Michalis Vasileiou (aulos), and Giorgos Bletas (keyboard) played traditional Pontian music, adding to the evening’s festivities.
