Cretan Youth Association of Sydney holds taverna night fundraiser

·

The Cretan Youth Association (CYA) of Sydney and NSW held a taverna night fundraiser at the Greek Community Club in Lakemba, Sydney on Friday, June 16.

There were a number of official proceedings on the night emceed by the President of the CYA, Angelique Belivanis, and CYA Vice President, Alexander Mountakis. The President of the Cretan Association of Sydney & NSW, Emmanuel Vitetzakis, also gave a speech.

The Cretan Youth Association of Sydney and NSW.
Youth.

After the speeches, the Cretan Association’s Junior and Intermediate dancing groups performed to loud applause. They were accompanied by music from Ari Paraskakis, Alexander Mountakis, Peter Diniakos and Peter Tsenkas.

Cretan youngsters, Johnny Venizelou, Ellen Salmon and David Salmon, also gave a traditional music performance.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

Nia Gitsas elected first female President of AHEPA Sydney & NSW

AHEPA Sydney & NSW has elected Nia Gitsas as its new President, marking a historic first for the organisation in New South Wales.

Restoring Balance: IWD event sells out as Sydney honours Hellenic women leading change

Greek Festival of Sydney, in collaboration with The Greek Herald, has sold out its third consecutive International Women’s Day event for 2026.

‘Paravasis’: A night of Greek Australian comedy hosted by Anthony Locascio

Following a hugely successful first year in 2025, the Greek Festival of Sydney is proud to present ‘Paravasis’.

$1.2 billion Chatswood tower plan lodged for fast-track approval

A $1.2bn plan to redevelop Chatswood’s Mandarin Centre into a 32-storey tower has been lodged with the NSW Government for fast-track approval.

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed for Delphi Economic Forum Sydney

Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been confirmed as a keynote participant at the inaugural Delphi Economic Forum Sydney.

You May Also Like

Maria Sakkari storms into the Australian Open fourth round

Fifth seed Sakkari has made it through to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the second time after brushing aside Russia’s Veronika...

Steve Georganas MP calls for a ‘just solution’ to the Cyprus issue

Members of the World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (PADEE – WHIA) have expressed their support for the Republic of Cyprus.

Greek islands included among the 12 greatest of all time

The article notes "be cognisant there are more than 200 other options to include on a Greek island-hopping adventure.