Greek Guide

This workshop is organized in two sessions and is addressed to those who, without being scholars or without having special knowledge, wish to get to know Cavafy’s work, to enjoy it and to become familiar with those features of his poetry that made him perhaps the most famous and acclaimed Greek writer.

Diasporas and fashion share intimate histories. This presentation examines the dynamics of self-representation that are central to where and how members of diasporas from the Mediterranean region situate themselves in multicultural Australia.

Through an exploration of attachments to and performances in folkloric dress (like Greek pompom shoes/tsarouch and Cypriot baggy cotton trousers/vraka), alongside the contribution of migrant tailoring traditions and the phenomenon of younger members of Mediterranean diasporas showing allegiances to specific brands in their street fashion (think Kappa and Addidas tracksuits), this presentation explores how changing attitudes to fashion reveal shifts in diasporic cultural codes.

By exploring a range of distinctive diasporic fashion aesthetics, I argue that dress has functioned as a technology of diasporic selfhood while also facilitating distinctive Mediterranean-Australian style narratives. By taking seriously the interrelated materialities and memories of dressing Mediterranean diasporas, this interesting in opening conversation about what a fashion-focused history of diasporic selves, social relations and sensibilities might look like.

Taxim Trio featuring the talented KON VELANIS, THEMELIS SAMARKOS & CON KALAMARAS.

Rebetiko, often referred to as the "Greek blues," is a genre rich in history and emotion, blending the traditional sounds of Greece with influences from the Middle East and Europe. This unique trio based in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne rarely plays together, but when they do , it’s something special.

Join us for Greek Day at Kingsway Community Markets!
Activities:
- Greek DJ Socrates from 8am & Zorba Dancing
- Bouzouki player Michael Anastas 9.30am - 10.30am
- Greek Souvlaki, Loukoumades donuts, Greek sweets & more
- GREEK FOOD TRUCKS - Mr Meli Donuts, Athena Souvlaki, Georges Kebabs & Kingsway Souvlaki
- Greek biscuits & traditional sweets
- Holistic belly dance workshop with Reshma
- Delicious breakfast, lunch & coffee
- Market stalls
- Fresh Fruit & Veg

The 1950s and 1960s were the peak periods of post-War migration of Greek migrants to Australia, with around half settling in Victoria. Neos Kosmos also became part of the staple diet of most Greek households with the obituaries section being very popular with its readers. The obituary contained important information about the deceased. It included their year and place of birth down to the village level.

Nick Dallas has analysed more than 15,000 obituaries in order to determine the demographic origins of post-war Greek migrants. Who were more numerous, the Peloponnesians or the Macedonians? At the prefecture level, were there more Messinians or Floriniotes. The answers are not as straightforward as they may appear.