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Over 150,000 people made their way to the Lonsdale St Festival over the weekend, to celebrate all things Greek.

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Copious amounts of food, great tunes, dance and filoxenia: the Lonsdale St Festival celebrates its milestone year by sharing the best aspects of being Greek with the masses.

Honouring Greek Day − 14 February 1941.

Reflecting on 60 years since that first edition in 1957.

Ninety-two per cent of members were in agreement, confirming a sense of solidarity among the community.

Over $23,000 was donated to the Modern Greek Studies Program, helping to cement its future.

The Greek Community of Melbourne expects a large turnout on Sunday at the special and general meetings.