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Greek women of the Revolution forged gender equality, says Vamvakinou in parliament tribute
Greek Australian federal MP for Calwell Maria Vamvakinou paid tribute to the role of women in the Greek War of Independence in a recent speech before the Federal Parliament in …
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Andreas Andrianopoulos’ sends significant support to East Melbourne’s Evangelismos Church
Sunday 28 March, saw over a thousand of people flock to Lansdowne Street in East Melbourne to help the Greek Community of Melbourne commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Greek …
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Greek women’s role in the struggle for independence was vital and took many forms
Laskarina Bouboulina The legend of Kapetanissa (Captain) Laskarina Bouboulina is unique. A fierce fighter for the Greek cause, she charted her own course through war against the Turks and in …
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Perth events were plentiful for the Bicentenary of Greek Independence
It was a full week of festivities in Perth for the 200th Anniversary of our National Day of 25 March 1821. The Consulate of Greece in Perth organised a series …
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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 …