Pontians from across Australia set to gather in Sydney for cultural celebration

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Pontians from across Australia are set to gather in Sydney, Wollongong from Friday, March 1st to Sunday, March 3rd for the annual Synapandema event.

The Synapandema 2024 event is being organised by the Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia, which is made up of seven member associations including Pontoxeniteas NSW, Panagia Soumela Sydney, Diogenes Wollongong, Pontian Club Canberra, Akritis tou Pontou, Pontic Foundation of Panagia Soumela of Australia, and the Pontian Brotherhood of South Australia.

The event will give Pontians a chance to celebrate their unique culture from Pontian music to dancing and food.

The highlight of the event will be a Dinner Dance held on Saturday, March 2nd, at the Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke St, Fairy Meadow from 7pm.

The Dinner Dance will feature dancing performances from Pontian dance groups across Australia, a three course meal and LIVE Entertainment, as well as live music by Kostas Zois and Thodoros Kotidis.

On Sunday, March 3rd, there will also be a special event – Picnic at Stuart Park – at George Hanley Dr, North Wollongong at 11:30am.

More details about tickets to the Dinner Dance can be found here.

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