WA celebrates Europe Day 2022 at Government House with Greek flair

·

The Consuls of European Union countries in Western Australia held a sold-out jazz concert on June 4 at Government House Ballroom to celebrate Europe Day 2022.

The event was attended by a number of dignitaries including the Governor of WA, The Honourable Kim Beazley AC; the Consul of Greece in Perth, Georgia Karasiotou; the Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Australia, Fedja Zlobec; and the President of the Ukrainian Association of WA, Mykola Mowczan.

Dignitaries at the event. Photo: Matt Jelonek.
The Consul of Greece in Perth, Georgia Karasiotou (centre). Photo: Matt Jelonek.

Ms Beazley, Mr Zlobec and Mr Mowczan all delivered emotional speeches demonstrating Europe’s and Australia’s unity and solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.

Afterwards, all the guests enjoyed European tunes by WA’s premiere violin and piano pair, Duo Brillante, and jazz singer, Jessie Gordon.

Duo Brillante, which features Anastasiya Dudar and Irina Buyevska-Cowell, performed two soulful pieces by Ukrainian composers.

Duo Brillante, which features Anastasiya Dudar and Irina Buyevska-Cowell. Photo: Matt Jelonek.
Jazz singer, Jessie Gordon, accompanied by Harry Mitchell on the piano. Photo: Matt Jelonek.

The Ballroom was then filled with melodies showcasing Europe’s diversity. Gordon, accompanied by Harry Mitchell on the piano, interpreted songs in Swedish, Portuguese, Italian and French.

In a surprising move, the singer also included “Τα παιδιά του Πειραιά” – “Never on Sunday” in her repertoire.

At the conclusion of the concert, organisers, performers and audience members had the opportunity to socialise over drinks and finger-food in the Super Room.

*All photos by Matt Jelonek.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

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

Advertisement

Latest News

Greek Australians among top real estate young guns of 2025

A number of young Greek Australians have cemented their place among the best in Sydney and NSW’s real estate scene.

Lachlan Arghyros balances surfing dreams and school through distance education

Fifteen-year-old Lachlan Arghyros from Kingscliff, NSW, is making waves both in and out of the water as he chases a surfing career.

Greek farmers discuss sustainable olive oil production

Sustainable olive oil production is a priority for growing numbers of farmers in Greece as they confront the challenges of global warming.

Greece ranks among top three global shipping powers

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, the global shipping industry remains resilient.

Oldest Greek marble altar found in western Mediterranean

Archaeologists have uncovered a marble column fragment from the 5th century B.C. at the Casas del Turuñuelo site in southwestern Spain.

You May Also Like

Cyprus fails to qualify for Eurovision final

In a surprise result that has left fans reeling, Cyprus has failed to qualify for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Creative writing workshops at Melbourne’s Greek Centre for aspiring storytellers

An engaging six-week creative writing workshop, hosted by The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), will commence on February 6.

Archbishop Makarios of Australia makes historic visit to Ballarat church

Archbishop Makarios of Australia visited the Church of Saint Nicholas on Saturday August 12 in Ballarat, Victoria.