Members of the Presidential Hellenic Guard are set to visit Adelaide, South Australia from October 25 for eight days of events to commemorate Greece’s National Day (OXI Day).
The events are being hosted by the Foundation for Hellenic Studies, with the support of the South Australian Government.
After visiting Adelaide, the travelling party will make their way to Perth in what will be the first time that the Evzones have visited Western Australia.
Here is a rundown of the Evzones’ schedule when they are in SA. Everyone is welcome to attend these events, except where the event is marked as ‘private.’
Tuesday, October 25 at 4.55pm: Hellenic Presidential Guard arrives at Adelaide International Airport.
Wednesday, October 26, 9am – 11.30am: St Dimitrios’ Day. The Guard will attend church service at St Dimitrios Church, 27 Saints Rd, Salisbury to commemorate the Saint’s Day. Public are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, October 26, 3pm – 4pm: Courtesy visit to the Consulate Office of the Hellenic Republic, Grenfell Street, Adelaide. This is a private event.
Thursday, October 27, 10am – 11am: Visit to St Basil’s Aged Care, St Peters. Due to COVID management practices this event will be a private event.
Thursday, October 27, 6.30pm for 7.15pm – 11pm: John William Perry Oration, Hellenic Australian Lawyers, SA Chapter, held at the Adelaide Pavilion. The oration is held annually to honour the contribution made to the law by the first Supreme Court Justice in South Australia of Hellenic background. Members of the Guard will be present in ceremonial uniform at the commencement of the evening and during a short presentation at the commencement of the event when an explanation will be given by the Group Leader to attendees about the role played by the Guard. This is a dinner event and will be ticketed. For tickets, contact Peter Tantalos on 0456 703 999 or on tantalos.peter@gmail.com.
Friday, October 28, 9am – 11.30am: ‘OXI’ Day. The Guard will attend church service at St George Church, 60 Rose St, Thebarton to commemorate ‘OXI’ Day. There will also be an unveiling of a Memorial in honour of the 200 year anniversary of the Independence of the Greek State. Public are welcome to attend.
Saturday, October 29, 8.30am – 9am: March to War Memorial, North Terrace from Hotel on Frome Street. Guards will begin their march from The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Frome Street. Public are welcome to attend.
Saturday, October 29, 9am – 12.30pm: Service of Remembrance – ‘OXI’ Day – War Memorial – Members of the Guard will stand in honour of the ultimate sacrifice made by many in various wars. There will be a Trisagion and then wreath laying ceremony with dignitaries and the public invited to attend. There will a changing of the Guard at 10am, 11am and 12 noon. Public are welcome to attend.
Saturday, October 29, 4pm – Late: East End Dinner. A celebration of Greek culture where guests will enjoy a sit down 3-course dinner presented by East End Cellars in Vardon Avenue. The dinner event will commence with the Presidential Guard marching from their hotel down Frome Street, Rundle Street, East Terrace through to Vardon Street. They will stand at attention at the intersection of East Terrace and Vardon Street for photo opportunities and whilst a ‘Welcome to Country’ service is performed by an Aboriginal Elder. During this ceremony two or four guards will stand close to the Elder whilst the ceremony is performed. At the conclusion of the ‘Welcome to Country’ all guards will march back to their hotel. Entertainment will be provided after the guards return to their hotel by Oneiro and DJ NYK. The event will start formally at 6.30pm.
The dinner event is a ticketed event although there will be areas for public to attend also. For ticketing enquiries go to https://www.trybooking.com/CBESI.
After the conclusion of the dinner there will be an opportunity for the party to continue at the Stag Hotel – 10.30pm until the early hours.
Sunday, October 30: Free Day.
Monday, October 31, 9.30am – 10.30am: Adelaide High School Assembly in honour of visit to SA of the Hellenic Presidential Guard. This is a school event. To discuss attendance, please contact dimitra.rozaklis144@schools.sa.edu.au.
Monday, October 31, 1.30pm – 2.30pm: St George College Assembly in honour of visit to SA of the Hellenic Presidential Guard. This is a school event. To discuss attendance, please contact pkaramoshos@sgc.sa.edu.au.
Tuesday, November 1, 12pm – 3pm: Melbourne Cup Luncheon at George’s on Waymouth. This is a private event.
Tuesday, November 1, 7:30pm: Hellenic Presidential Guard leaves Adelaide on Qantas flight QF 889 for Perth arriving there at 8.20pm.
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