The Greek Consulate-General in Brisbane celebrated the grand opening of its new city centre location, marking a renewed commitment to the Greek-Australian community and strengthening ties between Greece and Queensland. The event featured a blessing ceremony, the unveiling of donated artwork by renowned Greek artist Caroline Rovithi, and a powerful photograph from Nick Bourdaniotis' The Evzones Collection.
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Greek-Australian photographer Nick Bourdaniotis presents "Greek Gaze," a captivating collection of images exploring Greece's rich history and vibrant culture, at the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney. The exhibition, running from November 12-27 at The Muse Museum, offers a visual narrative of Hellenic heritage through eighteen stunning photographs.
Australia's largest photographic event, Head On Photo Festival, returns to Bondi Beach with a record 4,000 entries showcasing powerful images from around the globe. Free exhibitions along the beachfront and new venues across Sydney offer a unique opportunity to experience the work of emerging and established photographers, all selected through a blind judging process.
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The Melbourne Recital Centre buzzed with anticipation as the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) hosted the long-awaited concert, "Axion Esti: Worthy It Is," honoring the timeless creations of composer Mikis Theodorakis and Nobel Laureate poet Odysseas Elytis.
The Kytherian Association of Australia (KAA) hosted its Annual Debutante Ball, marking 102 years since…
The Evzones Collection by Nick Bourdaniotis has been making waves around the world. It showcases…
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY COMMEMORATION EVENT LED BY HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL OF GREECE IN QUEENSLAND, MR…
The Evzones Collection by Nick Bourdaniotis has been making waves around the world. It showcases…
In a world first, The Evzones Collection by Nick Bourdaniotis, an acclaimed Greek-Australian photographer based…
The Greek Presidential Guard (Evzones) is a potent symbol of Athens, Attica, and the entire…
The Evzones Collection, a series of photographs of Greece's legendary Evzones - The Presidential Guard,…
The "Evzones Collection" has donated auction funds to the Saints Constantine and Helen Church in…
What began as a project of passion for photographer Nick Bourdaniotis has captured the hearts of Hellenics worldwide, with his hauntingly beautiful photography striking an emotional chord across generations. His pictures of the Evzones magically encompass Greece’s history, traditions and collective memory, and all that makes Greeks, both in the homeland and abroad, proud of their heritage.
More than 1000 people filled the spectacular City Recital Hall in Sydney on Sunday 15…
"The Evzones Collection" by Nick Bourdaniotis is opening in Sydney, May 2022, then Athens War…
"O Sir tou Ellinikou Tragouthiou". Grigorios Bithikotsis, (December 11, 1922 – April 7, 2005) was…
Alevri is fast becoming a household name and a staple in homes around Sydney and is showing us how persistence, perseverance as well as the ability to pivot during these incredibly tough times can result in some reasonably good results.
Dimitris Basis has brought Greek music to non-Greek students in an intimate, classy, refined, polished and professional performance.
Completely self taught, musician and songwriter George Karantonis composed his first song at age 7, penning the poignant lyrics; "Xenos ekei, xenos kai edo, patrida nisi, to yiofiri ego" or "A stranger there, a stranger here too, homeland homeland, the adopted son". GCT speaks to George about his amazing life's journey from humble childhood, to becoming a member of famed band 'Moda Blue', his Opening Ceremony performance at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the song 'Australia' he composed at the request of late Archbishop Stylianos and, more recently, his historical rendition of the Greek Anthem as part of 200th Greek Independence Day celebrations.
The full Greek National anthem, Hymn to Liberty, 158 stanzas long, was performed live for the first time in Australian history, in a symphonic arrangement lead by the acclaimed conductor George Ellis.