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In Sydney the commemoration of the National Day was celebrated on Sunday March 23

Commemorating March 25, Greek Independence Day

Each year on March 25, Greeks worldwide celebrate Greek Independence Day, marking the 204th anniversary of the 1821 uprising against Ottoman rule. This national holiday honors the start of a fierce struggle that ended four centuries of oppression under the Ottoman Empire. From the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the decisive Battle of Navarino in 1827, Greece’s journey to freedom was shaped by resilience, resistance, and international support. Today, parades and flag-waving from Athens to the global diaspora celebrate a legacy of courage and the enduring spirit of a nation reborn

During the October 28 national holiday parade in Peristeri, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of the participating schoolchildren, calling them the "strength of our country." He stated, "The 28th of October is always a day to pay our respects and reflect. We remember those who sacrificed their lives 84 years ago so that we can enjoy our freedom today." Mitsotakis also noted the significance of the Armed Forces parade in Thessaloniki, highlighting the nation's strength and military readiness. He urged younger generations to recognize that democracy requires constant care, participation, and civil dialogue, stating, "Only through these means can we learn to coexist in an organized society, despite our differences."

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Attends October 28 School Parade in Peristeri

During the October 28 national holiday parade in Peristeri, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of the participating schoolchildren, calling them the “strength of our country.” He stated, “The 28th of October is always a day to pay our respects and reflect. We remember those who sacrificed their lives 84 years ago so that we can enjoy our freedom today.” Mitsotakis also noted the significance of the Armed Forces parade in Thessaloniki, highlighting the nation’s strength and military readiness. He urged younger generations to recognize that democracy requires constant care, participation, and civil dialogue, stating, “Only through these means can we learn to coexist in an organized society, despite our differences.”

Following the school and military parades in Alexandroupolis on October 28, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis stated that he aimed to convey a message of "spiritual uplift and national pride." He highlighted Greece's history of heroism, noting how Greeks have often prioritized a higher ideal over personal fate. "From Leonidas' 'Molon labe' to the defiant spirit of the Souliotes and the nationwide 'No' of October 28, 1940, this Greek spirit serves as our beacon and our compass," he declared.

FM Gerapetritis: The Heroic Spirit of the Greeks in 1940 is Our Beacon and Compass

Following the school and military parades in Alexandroupolis on October 28, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis stated that he aimed to convey a message of “spiritual uplift and national pride.” He highlighted Greece’s history of heroism, noting how Greeks have often prioritized a higher ideal over personal fate. “From Leonidas’ ‘Molon labe’ to the defiant spirit of the Souliotes and the nationwide ‘No’ of October 28, 1940, this Greek spirit serves as our beacon and our compass,” he declared.