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Dialogue –
The holocaust of the old gods
Superficially, at least, Constantine Cavafy’s enigmatic last poem, completed just days before his death in 1933, On the Outskirts of Antioch, focuses upon an episode in the life of the …
Life –
Showcasing all aspects of Greek music in Melbourne
Most people have very strong ideas about Greek music, regardless of whether they are Greek themselves or not. The term itself, ‘Greek music’ brings to mind the sounds of bouzouki, …
Life –
Manasis’ Grandparents Day Concert 2018
Honouring its annual tradition in memory of Dimosthenis Manasis’ grandparents Fotini and Dimosthenis Manasis, the dance school is hosting a concert in Term 2. The feast “to show our appreciation …
Features –
Greek settlement in Australia goes back further than you think
Greeks have contributed vastly to greater Australian society, but according to Effy Alexakis and Leonard Janiszewski many are unaware of just how far back that history goes. The pair behind …
News –
‘With the older generation, there’s always something to learn’
Alexander Vounisios has always been drawn to people, and stories. So when he happened upon the Spirit of Hellenism Awards in a copy of Neos Kosmos, he jumped at the …
Dialogue –
Why a name deal with FYROM must be erga omnes
Following a 25-year-old stalemate in the name dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), the emergence of a new government led by Zoran Zaev in 2017 …
News –
Greek volunteers bring cheer for National Volunteer Week
Greek Australian volunteers will be recognised for their tireless work to help the elderly in the community during National Volunteer Week. Fronditha Care’s 200-strong group of volunteers, who donate their …
News –
Periodical Antipodes Volume 64 open for submissions
The 64th issue of the Greek Australian Cultural League (GACL) literary periodical Antipodes will be launched οn Sunday 7 October at the Panarcadian Association ‘O Kolokotronis’ (570 Victoria St, North …
Life –
‘Antipodean Palette’ exhibition calls for artists
Preparations have begun for this year’s ‘Antipodean Palette’ art exhibition, celebrating the diverse work of Greek Australian artists. Presented by the Greek Australian Cultural League (GACL), since 2011 the exhibition …
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Sharing stories of migration, from one generation to the next
It’s been on our radar for some time now that the first generation of Greek migrants to Australia is dwindling. But with the gradual dissipation of a generation also comes …