Greece 2021

San Francisco City Hall commemorates 200th anniversary of Greek Independence

On the evening of March 25, 2021, about 200 people randomly gathered at Civic Center Plaza in front of an illuminated San Francisco City Hall to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Greek Independence.

At one point the crowd spontaneously began to sign the Greek National Anthem in unison followed by cheers of “ZITO HELLAS, ΖΗΤΩ H ΕΛΛΑΣ”.

Someone in the crowd then turned on a portable Bluetooth speaker, started playing Greek music, and everyone was dancing with joy, pride, and high spirit.

It was truly a special moment of unity, reflection, and celebration to what otherwise was a glorious and proud day.

*Source: UHAS United Hellenic American Societies
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