The Justice for Cyprus Coordination Committee SA (SEKA) and the Cyprus Community of South Australia Inc, are holding a number of events this Sunday July 21, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
These events are being held to express solidarity and support to the people of Cyprus and a mark of honour and respect to those who lost their lives in the struggle during and since the events of 1974.
Both groups are urging members of the community to attend and support these events.
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) has also reaffirmed its support for the Cypriot people.
Soccer club Adelaide Omonia Cobras FC, which was founded by local the Cypriot community in 1972, said they too stand in solidarity.
The club posted on Facebook that they too condemn “the Turkish invasion and ongoing illegal occupation of Cyprus; a blatant violation of international law and one that continues to have a devastating impact on Cyprus, its people, and its diaspora.”
“This Sunday, we walk side by side with our brothers and sisters and stand in solidarity for a free, united Cyprus.”
On Sunday a Memorial Service will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church Thebarton at 10am followed by Wreath Laying Ceremony and ‘Trisagion’ at 12.30pm at the National War Memorial.
The ceremony will be followed by a protest demonstration. This will be held on the Steps of Parliament in the CBD.
Speeches will be made by representatives of SEKA, the Cyprus Community of South Australia and representatives of Government and Opposition parties.
Next Wednesday July 24, a community discussion will be held about developments of the Cyprus Issue by Antonios Sammoutis, High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia, who will accompany an official representative of the Republic of Cyprus.
People will have the opportunity to meet and speak with the members of the community and discuss the recent events in Cyprus in an informal and friendly atmosphere.
Events Details
Sunday July 21
- Memorial Service for the Fallen of the 1974 Turkish Invasion
Where: St George Church, 60 Rose St, Thebarton SA 5031
When: 10am-11am.
- Wreath Laying Ceremony
Where: National War Memorial, 190 North Terrace, Adelaide 5000,
When: 12pm-1.30pm (12.30pm start)
- ‘Raise Your Voice’ Protest Demonstration against the Continuing Illegal Occupation of Cyprus by the Turkish Government’
Where: Steps of Parliament, SA Parliament House, North Terrace, Adelaide 5000
When: Approx. 1.30pm
Wednesday July 24
- Community Discussion on the current state of the ‘Cyprus Issue’
Where: Cultural Centre @ Cyprus Community of South Australia, 6-8 Barrpowell Street, Welland SA 5007
When: 7pm
