Greek women of the diaspora to be the focus of Melbourne seminar

·

An interesting lecture entitled “Biculturalism, acculturation, and the Greek women of diaspora” will be presented by Eva Boleti, at the Greek Centre, on Thursday 14 March 2024, as part of the Greek History and Culture Seminars offered by the Greek Community of Melbourne.

Within the Greek households in Australia, the grandmother, “yiayia” in Greek, holds a profoundly influential position in nurturing and perpetuating cultural heritage and identity among subsequent generations. Their significance extends far beyond familial roles, as they serve as custodians of tradition and guardians of the collective memory of their community. Through their unwavering devotion and profound socio-emotional support, yiayiades create an environment where younger family members feel encouraged to explore and cherish their cultural legacy.

Beyond mere caretaking, yiayiades offer a sense of continuity and stability amidst the challenges of adapting to a new and often unfamiliar environment. Their presence not only preserves cultural practices but also imbues immigrant families with a profound sense of pride in their heritage. This pride serves as a resilient anchor, providing individuals and families with the choice of cultural assimilation and ensuring that their connection to their roots remains unyielding – if they wish to.

Eva Boleti in Western Australia.
Eva Boleti in Western Australia.

Eva is a graduate of French Philology of the Kapodistrian University of Athens. Later she completed two masters – one in Portugal, and one in Sydney. The first in culture and art studies, and the second in the secondary education part (specialising in Greek, French, English language, and culture studies). She is presently a PhD candidate in the field of Greek Culture at the University of Sydney and concurrently working as a high school teacher of Greek and French, while experimenting with clay and ceramic art – as a hobby.

When: Thursday 14 March 2024

Ώρα: 7:00 pm

Where: Mezzanine Level, The Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Cretan Convention - Web Banner

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

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

Advertisement

Latest News

From crisis to compassion: Timos Roussos and his family’s mercy mission in war-torn Cyprus

When Turkish troops landed on Cyprus on 20 July 1974, six-year-old Timos Roussos was sitting on the floor of his family’s home in Lemesos.

A granddaughter returns: Georgia Georgiou retraces her yiayia’s occupied village in Cyprus

When Georgia Georgiou handed over her Cypriot ID at the border checkpoint to cross into occupied northern Cyprus, she felt an ache.

‘You never get over it’: A childhood shattered by the Turkish invasion of Cyprus

On a warm July morning in 1974, 10-year-old Anastasia Di Loreto (née Karatzia) was jolted awake by the sound of bombs falling on Kyrenia.

Cyprus: The paradox of tolerance and impunity for Turkey

The lack of a unified, systematic and practical strategy on the part of Greece has led the Cyprus crisis into national disarray.

Lost homes and lingering hope: Greek-Cypriots reflect on Turkish invasion and its aftermath

From hidden stories to haunting memories, two Greek-Cypriot men share what it means to carry the burden of Cyprus’ past.

You May Also Like

Cyprus returns remains of Greek soldiers killed in 1974 invasion

“I am very moved... that my brother is a hero,” said Angeliki Karagouni, sister of Charalambos Karagounis, who died in the invasion.

Hospital staff stage protests across Greece

Hospital doctors have staged protests around Greece to press demands for the government to hire additional medical staff.

Costa Vasili’s Ethnolink secures translation contract with Australian Government

Ethnolink, led by second-generation Australian Costa Vasili, has been awarded a 2-year contract with the Australian Government.