Hymn to Liberty

August 4th, 1865 - By official decree, the Hymn to Liberty becomes the official Greek National Anthem

The lyrics for the anthem come from the epic 158-stanza poem by Dionysios Solomos in 1823. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VkPRU6C-JQ The first two…

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Beyond the Anthem: Discovering the Poetic Power of Dionysios Solomos

Why Does Greece Celebrate This Poet Every Year? Unraveling the Legacy of Dionysios Solomos

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The Greek National Anthem (VIDEO)

The Greek National Anthem, also referred to as the Hymn to Liberty or the Hymn to Freedom, is a song…

2 years ago

August 4th, 1865 - By official decree, the Hymn to Liberty becomes the official Greek National Anthem

The lyrics for the anthem come from the epic 158-stanza poem by Dionysios Solomos in 1823. The first 2 stanzas…

2 years ago

History made at Sydney Town Hall with full length Hymn to Liberty performed for first time in Australia

The full Greek National anthem, Hymn to Liberty, 158 stanzas long, was performed live for the first time in Australian…

4 years ago

The Greek National Anthem (VIDEO)

The Greek National Anthem, also referred to as the Hymn to Liberty or the Hymn to Freedom, is a song…

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On this day in 1798, the writer of the Greek Anthem is born

Dionysios Solomos is the national poet of Greece - not only because he wrote the Greek anthem, but also because…

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US Embassy launches #USGreece2021 logo (VIDEO)

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt, unveiled the #USGreece2021 logo that the US government will use for all its programming…

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Glyfada residents are called to sing the Greek National Anthem loudly from their balconies

Glyfada residents will congregate from their balconies on Wednesday morning, to honour the Greeks' fight for independence throughout years of…

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