Thousands of people attended the first “ENOSI” Festival last Sunday at Melbourne’s Federation Square.
The Festival was organised in partnership with the Alevi Community Council and the Hellenic Cultural Council. Present were the Minister for Multicultural Affairs the Hon Nicholas Kotsiras, Mr Mehmet Gundogdu Alevi Community Council Elder, Hon. John Pandazopoulos, representing the Leader of the Victorian Opposition, Federal Member of Parliament Maria Vamvakinou, Vic Multicultural Chairperson Mr Chin Tan and Mr Dimitri Tsilikis who represented the Consul General of Greece in Melbourne.
The crowd enjoyed a perfect sunny weekend in Melbourne and enjoyed live traditional musicians, colourful dancers and good food. Over one thousand serves of baklava were distributed free to the public for the baklava competition.
Australian Cultural Council President Mr Mavroudis said, “This is the first time such a festival has taken place in Melbourne where different community groups can come together, share their similarities and celebrate their differences”.
