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Cypriot Golf Club and other Greek clubs, providing a place to socialise and enjoy golf
While golf in Greece can be traced back to the late 1890s, it’s said that it wasn’t until the 1950s that many Greeks had heard of the activity. Then came …
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Glenelg Greek Festival and Blessing of the Waters ceremony set for a weekend of tradition
Mark your calendars for the Blessing of the Waters Ceremony and Glenelg Greek Festival this weekend. The traditional Glenelg Greek Festival will unfold over two days, Saturday, January 6, and …
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GOCSA to celebrate Epiphany Day Celebrations with Greek Festival at Henley Beach
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) is gearing up for its annual Blessing of the Waters event, set to take place on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Henley …
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Epiphany 2024: Greek communities across Australia prepare for the Blessing of the Waters
New Year’s marked the end of the festive period for most Australians; for Greeks, the Twelve Days of Christmas conclude on January 6 with the celebration of Epiphany or The …
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GCM named official exam center for 2024 Certificate of Attainment in Greek for Victoria
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has been designated as the official examination center for the 2024 Certificate of Attainment in Greek for Victoria. This milestone underscores the GCM’s dedication …
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Evangelia Agapaki: I dream of studying to become a Greek teacher
At a time when the future of Greek in the third largest Greek city in the world (which is said to be Melbourne) looks rather uncertain, there are still young …
Leo Lambros: A centenarian against all odds
On January 1, New Years Day, Leo Lambros turned 100 years old, a rare and incredible feat for a man who first handily fought in war, founded a church and …
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Greek Australians ring in 2024 with joyous celebrations and special tributes
Thousands of Greeks Australians welcomed the New Year with dance and revelry on New Year’s Eve. At the Vogue Ballroom, the New Year’s Eve celebration has become a cherished annual …
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Archbishop Makarios to officiate NSW’s Blessings of the Waters
Thousands are expected to turn out at this year’s Epiphany service for the annual Blessing of the Waters, with Archbishop Makarios officiating the event. The service will occur this Sunday …
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‘Smile of the Child’ shares gratitude for Greek Australian community’s support
This year, Betty Athanasaki’s initiative, along with her collaborators, contributed a sum of ten thousand euros to the ‘Smile of the Child’ organisation in Greece. The funds, were raised during …