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Olympic Flame Sets for Journey to Rio 2016

25/4/2016

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Eighty years after the Olympic Flame was lit for the first time in the context of the modern Olympic Games, the Lighting Ceremony of the Olympic Flame for the RIO 2016 Olympic Games will take place in Ancient Olympia on April 21, 2016. Details on the Lighting and Handover Ceremonies were presented by theHellenic Olympic Committee in a Press Conference held at the Atrium of the Panathenaic Stadium on April 5. “The Lighting of the Flame links the ancient and modern civilizations and presents to every generation the ideals and values that were born in Ancient Greece and then travelled across the whole world, giving physical substance to the meanings of culture and peace”, said HOC President, Spyros Kapralos during the presentation.
The lighting of the flame follows elaborate rituals that are part of an ancient tradition. According to theritual, the High Priestess proceeds to the lighting at the Temple of Hera (Heraion) which is opposite to the Temple of Zeus, at the archaeological site of Olympia. There, the High Priestess, calls the God of Sun Apollo to light the torch, making a prayer. A procession will then move on to the ancient stadium, where, dressed in archaic costumes, priestesses and male dancers will perform a choreography inspired by Ancient Greece to the sounds of flutes, lyres, bagpipes and percussive instruments.

The High Priestess, played by Greek actress Katerina Lehou, will hand the Olympic Flame to the first torchbearer, world champion in artistic gymnastics Lefteris Petrounias, in order for the Flame to travel in Greece before arriving in Athens. The torch will embark on a six-day relay across the majority of Greek territory, including the islands of Zakynthos and Corfu, covering 2,235km and visiting seven archaeological sites. In total, 450 people will carry the torch in the Greek section of the Olympic Torch Relay. One of those will be a so-far unnamed Syrian refugee who has claimed asylum in Greece. At the camp for refugees and migrants in Eleonas, western Athens, the Syrian will bear the torch in the name of all refugees.

​The relay will end on April 27, in a ceremony in the Panathinaiko Stadium, the venue for the historic Athens 1896 Olympic Games, where the Olympic torch will be formally handed over to Brazil. Greek pop star Sakis Rouvas will headline the Handover Ceremony, as he leads the Ellada Boris (i.e. “Greece You Can”) campaign to assist the Greek Olympic squad. After leaving Greece, the torch will go on display at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, until 2 May when it sets off for Brazil. The Rio 2016 Olympic torch relay will begin its tour of Brazil on 3 May in the capital city, Brasília.
The two ceremonies will feature dancers wearing outfits featuring a novel but also classical design – introducing the colours of the Greek landscape in the internal pleats, light turquoise and light blue in combination with the olive green – courtesy of British-born Greek Cypriot Eleni Kyriacou. They will be choreographed by Artemis Ignatiou, while Fotis Kaymenakis will act as the coordinator and director of both ceremonies.
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Study in Greece: Politics and Economics of South-Eastern Europe

25/4/2016

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University of Athens: MA in Southeast European Studies
University of Athens’ MA in Southeast European Studies is an intense one-year graduate programme, taught in English, primarily addressed to graduates in the social sciences and humanities.  Based on its interdisciplinary nature, it aims at providing a thorough understanding of the key historical, social, political, economic, and cultural issues of Southeastern Europe.
The MA syllabus include courses on “Greek Politics: Crisis and Change”, “Economic Transition Pathways in Southeastern Europe: Disruptions, Challenges, Prospects”, “Nationalism in Southeastern Europe”, and “Contemporary Turkey”. The Programme has an excellent student-teacher ratio, and a strong international character, actively encouraging the participation of students from around the world.
The academic year 2016-17 marks the MA’s eighteenth year. This period has seen Southeastern Europe’s transformation from a war zone to a region on its way to integration into the European Union. The multinational, multi-disciplinary Programme in Southeast European Studies, founded during the Kosovo crisis, has been part of that transition. Created in 1999 as part of the Royaumont Process, in its first years the Programme was supported by the Stability Pact for Southeastern Europe; it has since aimed at facilitating cross-border academic and scientific cooperation, bringing together students from all over the region and beyond, and promoting mutual understanding and good neighbourly relations.
Deadline for application: 17 June 2016; Download: Information Leaflet 2016-2017

University of Macedonia:  MA Politics and Economics of Contemporary Eastern and South- Eastern Europe

The Department of Balkan, Slavic & Oriental Studies of the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, offers aMaster’s degree in Politics and Economics of Contemporary Eastern and South- Eastern Europe (2016-2017). The programme aims to prepare students for careers in business, government, NGOs and international organizations operating in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, as well as to strengthen the skills and deepen the knowledge of people already following such careers.
The MAs syllabus ranges from political science and economics to international relations and anthropology. Courses include “Minorities, human rights and ethnic conflicts in Southeastern Europe”, “ΕU Integration in Eastern and Southeastern Europe”, and “Law for Business and Trade in Eastern and Southeastern Europe”.
The programme offers financial aid to international students with a strong academic record. A number of tuition fees waivers are available for students with excellent results on semester exams. The application procedure for the academic year 2016/2017 has already started.
University of Macedonia also offers a Double Masters Programme in cooperation with the University of Bamberg as well as a variety of Erasmus courses in English.
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Journey to Orthodox Pascha (Easter): A Daily Guide Through Holy Week

24/4/2016

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​Easter
is the most sacred observance in the Greek Orthodox faith. Preparations and customs remain some of the most traditional in modern Greek life.
Preparations for Easter come to a climax toward the end of Holy Week, between Palm Sunday and Easter. While there are many local customs associated with Easter, there are several observed by all.
Liturgical texts (in English and Greek) and music online HERE.

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Holy Week Passport {Printable}

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Pascha Candles

What a beautiful idea to decorate a "Lambatha, or Pascha Candle" with your children or students. Often these can be purchased with stuffed animals and ribbons, but we aim to use small icon stickers, wax decals, and symbols from our faith instead. Beeswax is an ideal offering, however white is also fitting for the Resurrection.

Here are a few symbols to incorporate:
A small icon of the Resurrection
A Cross
Three Crosses 
Alpha and Omega
Flowers
IC XC NIKA (Jesus Christ Conquers)
The "X" and P"
Christ is Risen


Here is a sample graphic to print on labels. If anyone else has done this craft before, please share your advice. I found the following links that were helpful:

http://festalcelebrations.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/baptismal-and-paschal-candles/

Secondly, a thought was offered to decorate the small plastic cup that is often used to catch the wax from burning little hands.

Or thirdly, you could decorate a small white lantern to take the "Holy Fire" home. This is helpful protection from the wind as well during processions!

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Traditional Greek Easter recipes
Greek Easter Bread - Tsoureki
Mayiritsa: Traditional Greek Easter Soup
Kalitsounia Kritis: Sweet Cheese Pastries from Crete
Greek Easter cookies (koulourakia)
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The Greek Presidential Guard at The Cenotaph Martin Place Sydney this week

22/4/2016

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Due to the significance of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete, the Greek Presidential Guard has been given unique high honour permission by the NSW RSL to guard the Sydney Cenotaph (Martin Place). The presence of the Greek Presidential Guard commemorates the bonds between the ANZACs and the Greeks who fought on the Greek soil. 
 
Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd   (12.30-1.30 pm)
 
Particularly for Friday, it has been envisaged that an additional presence will occur at the Cenotaph at 8.30 am (televised live on Channel 7 Sunrise program).
 
You are also welcome to visit the giant Photographic Exhibition commemorating the Anzacs of the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign taken care by Transport NSW on George Street (around the corner, south of Martin Place).
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Greek Presidential Guard at the Cenotaph Martin Place Sydney

16/4/2016

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The Monument of the Unknown Soldier in Athens-Το Μνημείο του Αγνώστου Στρατιώτου στην Αθήνα

16/4/2016

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GREEK-AUSTRALIAN ALLIANCE 1899-2016

16/4/2016

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75th   Anniversary for the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign

16/4/2016

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The commemoration in 2016 , of the 75th Anniversary for the   second  Anzac Campaign  , the Battles  of Greece and Crete has been identified by the Australian Government  as one of the Significant Anniversaries to be commemorated during the Anzac Centenary period 2014-2018.
 
http://www.centenaryofanzac.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/commemorative-service-marking-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-crete-and-the-greek-campaign/?date=2016-04-16 
 
 
The wreath laying ceremony  commemorating  75th   Anniversary for the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign will be  on at 2 pm  Sat 16 April 2016  at The Cenotaph Martin Place Sydney. 
 
His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales will attend this ceremony  and lay the first wreath.  In addition  the Guest of Honour  will be Lieutenant General Konstantinos GKATZOGIANNIS, Chief of Staff   of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff .   
There will also be in attendance  nearly 100  wreath layers  consisting of official representatives of the NSW and Australian Parliaments , Consulates General , Australian military officers and  Anzac families and schools.  In particular  surviving Anzacs of the Anzac Centenary  that served in Greece and Crete will also be present .  A Catafalque Party and  Military band will  officiate the  proceedings. 
 
Because of the significance of the anniversary   seven members of  the  Greek Presidential Guard  will be coming from Greece to participate at the Cenotaph Commemorative  wreath laying service.   This  is  a high honour to commemorate the  Anzacs  of Greece and  Crete.
 
 The  Presidential Guard is an elite ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Mansion  and the gate of Evzones camp in Athens.
 
The unit is famous around the world for its unique traditional uniform, which has evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts  who fought the Ottoman occupation of Greece. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. Their proven valour and peculiar dress turned them into a popular image for the Greek soldier. You can see images of the Presidential  guard  HERE
  
We have attached  special 75th Anniversary Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign edition of the Greek Australian Alliance. Please share with  your  family and  friends . 
 
As the wreath laying service is  a public event and in order to   encourage public participation  of  this significant Anzac Centenary anniversary we respectfully request  you to advise your family and friends  of this  commemorative event. 
  
You are all welcome to visit the Photographic Exhibition Commemorating the Anzacs of the  Battle of Crete and the Greek campaign located on George Street just around the corner and south of Martin Place .
 
This exhibition has been installed by Transport for NSW.
 
 
Additional Events  Commemorating   75th   Anniversary for the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign
 
 Saturday 16th April 2016   7 pm 
 
Battle of Crete Ball hoisted Cretan Association of Sydney  at Fontana Amorosa Functions, 29 Forbes Street, Liverpool
 
The  Annual Ball for the Battle of Crete annual event has been held for nearly 50 years  and in the presence of the Consul General of the Hellenic Republic and representatives from the Australian armed forces and Greek community organisations  .http://www.cretannsw.com.au/
 
Sunday     17th   April 2016    9.30 am
 
Memorial Service , Greek Orthodox Archdiocese,  Cleveland and Regent   St    Redfern   .  An annual event commemorating the fallen Anzacs and Greek people during the Battle of Crete and the Greek campaign (Note this  a new  date  for  this service )
 
Tuesday 19th  April 2016    6 pm
 
Open forum discussion  on Current Challenges for Greece in South East Europe Lt General Konstandinos  Gkatsogiannis -   Hellenic  Club  Level 5, 251 Elizabeth St, Sydney  http://www.hellenicclub.net.au/
 
Friday   22nd April until   30th September 2016   
                     
Unique Photographic Exhibition    "Anzacs in Greece THEN and NOW'.   National Maritime Museum 2 Murray Street Darling Harbour    Sydney  http://www.anmm.gov.au/
 
Friday 22nd April until Tuesday 3rd May 2016
75th  Anniversary of the 2nd Anzac Campaign - the Battles of Greece and Crete Photographic and Video Display Ramsgate RSL, Ramsgate Road & Chuter Avenue Sans Souci http://www.ramsgatersl.com.au/
 
Friday   22nd April 6pm 2016
 
Ramsgate RSL sub-Branch Annual Anzac Dinner – Commemorating the Battles of Greece and Crete Ramsgate RSL Ramsgate Road & Chuter Avenue Sans Souci   http://www.ramsgatersl.com.au/
 
 
Monday  25th April Anzac  Day
 
Anzac Day March  Cretan Association of NSW  , Lemnian Association Of NSW  and Greek RSL Sub Branch  members participating in the Sydney Anzac day march
 
 
Monday  25th April Anzac  Day  3pm
 
NRL  Roosters v Dragons Allianz  Stadium   TBC     -Anzac Day NRL match acknowledgment of the Anzacs of Greece and Crete 
 
 
Sunday     15th May   2016   11.00 am  
 
Memorial Service Garrison Church corner Argyle   and Lower Fort St    Millers Point (Rocks) Sydney   .  This an  annual event commemorating the fallen Anzacs and Greek people during the Battle of Crete and the Greek campaign (Note this  a new  date  for  this service )
 
 
Saturday 4th June 
 
ANZ Stadium  Olympic Park  Australia v Greece friendly  TBC     - Football Australia  international  match acknowledgment of the Anzacs of Greece and Crete 
 
 
Monday 6th June  pm
 
Photographic Exhibition using rare photos taken by Anzacs   at  Wollondilly Shire Council  (more details to follow )
 
 
Monday 29th August 
 
Photographic Exhibition using rare photos taken by Anzacs   at  Narellan Library  Cnr Queen & Elyard St, Narellan
 
 
Friday 28th October  
 
OHI Day commemorations dedicated to the Anzacs of Greece and  Crete   Anzac Memorial Hyde park , Sydney .   

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THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY

12/4/2016

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The Alexandria library.

   A rare video. Hymn for Hellenism and the Greek intelligentsia.

  It is worth seeing. HERE

   The video describes the history of the Library of Alexandria, using three-dimensional virtual display.
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The Hellenic Language School “Alexander the Great”   Athens, Thessaloniki, Chania

10/4/2016

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The Hellenic Language School “Alexander the Great” was founded in Athens in 1972, as a department of DELTA Professional School. In this respect, it is probably the first school in Athens for the teaching of Greek language to foreigners.
The name “Alexander the Great” has been given to commemorate the great spread of the Greek language, which followed the expedition of Alexander the Great up to India. Alexander the Great was the one to establish in Babylon the first organized school to teach Greek language and culture to non-Greeks.
The School offers courses of General Greek, Ancient Greek, Business Greek, Greek for Science, Seminars and Teacher Training. Since its first steps, it has also been involved in the development of educational material for the Greek language, in a standard printed form as well as the new form of educational software (multimedia cd). In our educational program include visits to museum, dinning out with teachers and students, participation in cultural presentation about greek language and history
Since 1995 the School cooperate with the BRITISH – HELLENIC COLLEGE and it cooperates with EURANEK in many European projects. It has branches in Thessaloniki, Mesologgi and Chania and also in Sofia and Philipoupolis (Plovdiv) in Bulgaria. Finally the School plans to expand its network.
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