Greek Returned Service League of NSW hosts cutting of the vasilopita event

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Greek Returned Servicemen League of NSW (GRSL) hosted a cutting of the vasilopita event on Sunday, January 21 at the Greek Orthodox Community Club in Lakemba, Sydney.

The event was attended by members of the GRSL along with relatives, friends and members of the Greek community. The atmosphere was friendly with songs sung and delicious food served.

President of the GRSL, Panagiotis Tsigounis, emphasized the important role of the Association and thanked everyone for their continued support.

Members of GRSL were honored for their valuable services with commemorative plaques offered to them. Photo: Supplied.

The Consul General of Greece in Sydney was represented by Deputy Chief of Staff, Spyros Georgiou, who left an excellent impression on attendees, confessing that he felt very welcomed and offered his best wishes to the Association.

Five members of the Association, Vasilis Iliopoulos, Panagiotis Georgelos, Ioannis Theodoropoulos, Andreas Kitsos and George Ligakis, were honored for their valuable services with commemorative plaques offered to them. There were also many lucky winners of raffle prizes on the day.

The event concluded with live entertainment by Dimitris Emmanuelides and George Chiotis, who was also the emcee of the function.

Photo: Supplied.
Photo: Supplied.

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