Greek-Australian MP Stathis Georganas delivered a symbolic address in Greek inside Australia’s Federal Parliament as February 9 gained international recognition as World Greek Language Day.
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Melbourne is set to host the world’s first official UNESCO-recognized celebration of World Greek Language Day (International Greek Language Day) on February 9, 2026, at the historic Capitol Theatre. This landmark event honors the Greek language’s enduring legacy, dedicated to pioneering educators like Panagiotis Liveriadis and generations of Greek teachers in Australia. Featuring music, lectures, and awards for philhellenes, the free community-funded gathering highlights Melbourne’s central role in global Hellenism following UNESCO’s historic proclamation.
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UNESCO has officially declared 9 February as World Greek Language Day, with Australia among the key co-sponsors. The decision highlights the global influence of the Greek language and celebrates the deep cultural ties shared between Greece and Australia’s vibrant Greek diaspora.
A new report reveals Australia leads the US and Canada in Greek language retention among the diaspora, with 21% of third-generation Greek Australians still using the language, thanks to strong community efforts.
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Federal Ministers Penny Wong and Steve Kamper have responded to Professor Anastasios Tamis’s petition for a UN-recognized International Day of the Greek Language. They acknowledge its cultural significance but cite procedural limitations, drawing criticism from Greek-Australians.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hailed UNESCO’s designation of February 9 as World Greek Language Day as a triumph for Greece’s cultural diplomacy, noting that the decision by 88 countries reflects the global esteem for the Greek language and its enduring influence on democracy, philosophy, and science.
UNESCO’s executive board has designated February 9 as “World Greek Language Day,” honoring the 1857 death of Greece’s national poet, Dionysios Solomos, and celebrating the language’s global cultural significance.
World Greek Language Day, celebrated on February 9, marks the death of national poet Dionysios Solomos. The School of Modern Greek Language at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) has taught over 37,000 students from around the globe since 1999, offering both in-person and online Greek language courses. With innovative teaching methods, the school continues to promote Greek culture and language worldwide, with over 1,200 students participating in programs like Erasmus+ and Epicur.
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