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The Greek Revolution of 1821 celebrated with fanfare in Sydney with a gathering at Martin Place
The Greek community in Sydney honoured the heroes of 1821, with pride and in a spirit of unity, during the official celebration of the 200-year anniversary since the declaration of …
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Melbourne audiences treated to double 1821 re-enactment event
Lansdowne Street in East Melbourne was almost transformed into a movie set this Sunday for the purposes of a double re-enactment commemorating the 200th Greek Independence anniversary. The day started …
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The day that the dance of Zalongo was performed at Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum
The Consulate General in Melbourne joined forces with the Hellenic Museum this year, to commemorate the Greek Independence bicentenary. The special event, that took place on the day of the …
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Evangelismos tis Theotokou fundraiser luncheon a success
East Melbourne’s Greek Orthodox Church ‘The Annunciation of our Lady’ has been at the forefront of events this year celebrating the 25th March national day. The iconic Evangelismos church honoured …
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The ‘Evzones Collection’ on display in Melbourne
More than 50 dignitaries attended the opening night of Nick Bourdaniots’ ‘The Evzones Collection’ in Melbourne on Friday, following the exhibition’s national launch in Canberra. Among them were Consul General …
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First official meeting of Lefcadian Brotherhood with Consul General
On Thursday, 18 March 2021, the president Mrs Alexandra Daglas, along with secretary Mr George Konidaris and treasurer Mr Con Kavadias from the Lefcadian Brotherhood “Lefcada”, visited Consul General of …
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The Re enactment of Ypsilantis and his sacred band taking the revolutionary oath will take place in Melbourne tomorrow
The Re enactment of Ypsilantis and his sacred band taking the revolutionary oath will take place in Melbourne tomorrow. Many Greek-Australians are expected to watch Lansdowne Street in East Melbourne …
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Darebin and Moonee Valley celebrate the 200th anniversary of Greece’s Independence
A number of local celebrations were held by councils in Australia, especially traditional Greek strongholds. Darebin Councillor Emily Dimitriadou said she initiated the idea of celebrating the 200th anniversary of …
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Greek Australian mother’s concerns about drink spiking at popular Melbourne venues
What should have been a pleasant among three girlfriends enjoying a drink at a nightclub in South Yarra, turned into a nightmare when two of them started feeling unaccountably dizzy …
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Woman prevented from being nona due to her husband’s views
Eileen Bouzidis, 72, of Scottish descent, is a great believer in the Greek Orthodox faith. She has prayed, practiced a life of piety and is present at her pew on …