The program of events for the Pan-Macedonian Association of NSW’s Dimitria Festival has been released.
The Dimitria Festival celebrates the ancient and modern culture, history and geography of the Macedonian region in Greece.
The program runs from September 29 until December 1, and includes the following events:
- Sunday 29 September at 9:00am – Dimitria Doxology, Artoklasia and Memorial
Resurrection of Christ Greek Orthodox Church – 16-20 Belgrave Street, Kogarah. No bookings required. Call Anastasia Karakominakis on 0400 112 020 for more information. Event by the Pan-Macedonian Association of NSW. - Sunday 29 September at 5:00pm – Official Opening of the Dimitria Festival Cocktail Party
Ramsgate RSL at cnr. Ramsgate Road and Chuter Avenue, Sans Souci. It will be a cocktail party event with traditional Greek Macedonian dances. RSVPs are essential a week prior to the event by contacting Anastasia Karakominakis on 0400 112 020 or Costa Dantos on 0451 416 191. Event by the Pan-Macedonian Association of NSW. - Saturday 5 October at night – 60 Year Celebrating Panagia Soumela Concert
Orion Centre – 155 Beamish Street, Campsie. Doors open at 6.30pm and tickets are from $160 (including entry, food and soft drinks). Contact Chris Klazidis on 0409 014 120 for more information. Event by the Pontian Society of Sydney “Panagia Soumela”. - Sunday 20 October at 1:00pm – Nomos Pellas Edessa Association Taverna Afternoon
Panagia Soumela Hall – 604 New Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park. Price $45 adults and $20 children aged 2-12 years old. Call Nikos Stanisis on 0414 014 920 or Louis Tsaousidis on 0411 679 161 to book or for more information. Event by the Philantropic Association of Nomos Pellas “Edessa”. - Saturday 26 October at 7:00pm – Pontoxeniteas Annual Dinner Dance
Greek Community Club – 206 Lakemba Street, Lakemba. Finishes at 1am! $65 adults (13+ years) and children under 12 is $30. Drinks sold separately. Book online at www.trybooking.com/CUGXW or by calling Maria Anthony on 0411 318 851. Event by the Pontian Association of NSW “Pontoxeniteas”. - Sunday 27 October at 9:00am – St Demetrios Litany
Resurrection of Christ Greek Orthodox Church – 16-20 Belgrave Street, Kogarah. No bookings required. Call Anastasia Karakominakis on 0400 112 020 for more information. Event by the Pan-Macedonian Association of NSW. - Saturday 23 November – Pan-Macedonian Federation of Australia Dance in Brisbane
Evening dance being organised. Time is to be confirmed. Call Anastasia Karakominakis on 0400 112 020 for more information. Event is by the Pan-Macedonian Federation of Australia. - Sunday 1 December at 12:30pm – Annual Chalkidiki Christmas BBQ Picnic
Carss Park Life Saving Hall Courtyard – 103 Carwar Avenue, Carss Park. Bring your Christmas decorations, clothes and vibes. Prices to be confirmed. Call Costa Dantos on 0451 416 191 to book or for more information. Event by the Brotherhood of Chalkidiki “Aristoteles” of NSW.
For more details on all events, please contact Anastasia Karakominakis on 0400 112 020.
