Sold-out concert in Sydney pays tribute to victims of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

·

A sold-out concert was held to commemorate 50 years since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus at The Cyprus Club in Stanmore, Sydney on Sunday, June 30.

On the night, the Orpheus Choir performed powerful songs in memory of the victims of the Turkish invasion, encouraging the audience to take part as well.

The Choir was conducted by Vasili, alongside bouzouki player, Tassos Lambrou, Steve on the drums, Minas on Keyboard and Peter on bass.

MC and organiser of the evening, Elli Stassi, provided all in attendance with a memorable and successful event which combined cultural connection and historic pride.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

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

Latest News

St George Thornbury marks feast day and 60 years with community celebration

The Greek Community of Melbourne’s (GCM) St George Church in Thornbury, marked a major milestone on Sunday, April 26.

GCM students represent Australia at international radio theatre festival

The schools of the GCM are once again proudly participating in the 7th International Radio Theatre Festival Youth Theatre On Air 2026.

Speaking in which tongues? The liturgical language debate

The present debate within the Greek community of Australia concerning the language of the Divine Liturgy unfolds with a curious intensity.

Roll the dice: Perth’s Greek community gets set for Tavli championships

The Hellenic Community of WA is inviting players of all skill levels to take part in its inaugural Tavli (backgammon) tournament.

Royal Australian Mint honours Greece and Crete campaign with new commemorative coin

The Royal Australian Mint has released a commemorative coin honouring the 1941 Greece and Crete campaigns.

You May Also Like

Australian woman injured in Greece faces hospital ordeal and insurance battle

Australian Narelle Massey is recovering in a public hospital in Athens after suffering severe injuries in a quad bike accident.

One of Greece’s last war veterans Antonis Alexandris dies aged 102

Antonis Alexandris, a WWII prisoner of war and one of Greece’s last remaining veterans from the conflict, passed away on Thursday.

EU is “determined” to protect Greek borders and sovereignty, says top EU diplomat

The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, said the bloc is “determined” to protect the territorial integrity of Greece.