The Greek community and friends of Greece in Queensland all united at Brisbane City Hall on Monday 28 October as they commemorated OXI Day in the spirit of filotimo and resilience.
Over 250 people (Greek-background and philhellenes alike) gathered at the event hosted by the Honorary Consul General of Greece in Queensland George Mastrocostas, in partnership with The Hellenic Initiative Australia.
The cocktail reception featured numerous speeches, traditional music, and a warm atmosphere as everyone honoured the spirit of courage and resistance demonstrated by Greece during WWII.
Mastrocostas expressed his gratitude to all who attended and emphasised the importance of remembering the legacy of OXI Day as both a historical milestone and as a symbol of the values shared by the Hellenic community worldwide.
The evening saw many notable guests in attendance, including Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane, John Paul Langbroek MP (representing the Premier of Queensland), David Crisafulli MP, Cr Vicki Howard (representing the Lord Mayor of Brisbane), Cr Adrian Schrinner, Judge Nicholas Andreatidis KC, and George Protopapas, National Director of SOS Children’s Villages Greece, who travelled from Greece for the occasion.
Their presence, along with the over 200 guests, illustrated the event’s ongoing significance to the community and underscored the global connections that OXI Day represents.
More photos below:
