The Board of Directors of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW) met with David Coleman, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Federal Member for Banks, at the Headquarters of the Community at Lakemba on 9 April 2025 and discussed the operations and funding of the Greek Festival of Sydney.
Mr Coleman acknowledged the significant contribution of the Greek Festival of Sydney to the Arts and culture and the promotion of local as well as international artists to the Australian public.
Mr Coleman congratulated GOCNSW President Harry Danalis, the Chair of the Greek Festival of Sydney Nia Karteris, the Board of Directors, and the volunteers who make the festival a highly anticipated annual event.
In recognition of the financial burden to the Community, Mr Coleman pledged a contribution of $159,000 to meet the security cost and other expenses of the Festival, if the Coalition of the Liberal and National Parties win the next federal elections in May.
Mr Danalis thanked Mr Coleman for his pledge and highlighted the fact that this is the first time a Federal politician is making a pledge to assist with a financial contribution the Greek Festival of Sydney.
Such a contribution will make the Festival stronger and it will bring high quality cultural events to the Australian public at large.
