Canberra, March 25, 2025 — Australia’s capital glowed with pride on Monday as landmarks lit up in blue to celebrate Greek Independence Day, marking a vibrant 25th of March.
The day began with a church service at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and concluded with Greek flags waving and iconic buildings bathed in blue across the city.
The festivities hit a snag when Old Parliament House suffered a lighting malfunction, but the Royal Australian Mint stepped up in a surprise rescue, joining the illumination effort despite not being part of the original plan. Landmarks like Questacon, the National Museum of Australia, the National Carillon Bell Tower, the Canberra Times Fountain, the Hellenic Club of Canberra, Canberra Tram Stops, and the Australian Film and Sound Archives all turned blue, creating a stunning tribute to Greece’s 1821 liberation.
The Greek community and volunteers captured the spectacle, with more photos expected soon from dedicated photographers. For now, snapshots of the #TurnCanberraBlue campaign are lighting up social media.
Adding to the celebration, the Ambassador of Greece to Australia and his wife, Lara, made a special appearance. Fresh off a packed schedule of Greek Independence Day events in Melbourne, the couple arrived in Canberra just in time to join the late-night “light show,” warmly welcomed by the local community. The Embassy of Greece praised the turnout, highlighting the strong ties between Greece and Australia on this historic day.
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