The Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney hosted a heartfelt farewell dinner at China Doll Restaurant in Woolloomooloo to honour the outgoing Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Yannis Mallikourtis, and his wife, Christiana Stavrou, for their dedicated service to the Hellenic Australian community over the past three years.
As a token of appreciation, the couple were presented with a commemorative album capturing moments from their time in Sydney, as well as a piece of Aboriginal artwork symbolising cultural connection and respect.
In her address, Lyceum President Liana Vertzayias expressed her deep gratitude to Mr Mallikourtis for his unwavering support of the organisation.
Ms Vertzayias also made special mention of his instrumental role in facilitating the transport of three traditional Greek costumes gifted by Greece’s Ministry of Culture – a gesture that enriched the Lyceum’s cultural displays and outreach.
In his reply, Mr Mallikourtis praised the Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney as an institution of enduring value, officially recognised by the Greek Government.
He commended the group for its commitment to preserving Greek heritage through quality events, particularly one dedicated to the Greek heroines of WWII.
