Sydney’s Samians and Kytherians unite over wine and heritage

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By Takis Triadafillou

On Saturday, March 15, at the Samian House in Kingsgrove, Sydney, an important meeting took place between the Samian Brotherhood of Sydney & NSW and the Kytherian Association of Australia.

The meeting aimed at strengthening relationships and cooperation between the Samians and Kytherians, focusing on wine production and the enhancement of friendship and love between the two communities.

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In a speech, the President of the Kytherian Association, Barbara Zantiotis, said, “this meeting is not only an opportunity to exchange ideas and explore our shared path in the field of wine production, but also a celebration of the friendship and brotherhood that unite our places.”

“I am particularly happy that we are here today, at the Samian House, to discuss and create the foundations for a stronger collaboration. Samos and Kythera share many common values and traditions, and this meeting reminds us how important it is to move forward together, united with our history and culture,” Ms Zantiotis added.

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Emanuel Valageorgiou (left) and Barbara Zantiotis (right).

The President of the Samian Brotherhood, Emanuel Valageorgiou, also spoke about ties between the Kytherians and Samians.

“It is a great honour for me to be here today, along with friends from Kythera, to strengthen the bonds that unite us and to jointly explore the possibilities for the development of wine production in both our regions,” Mr Valageorgiou said.

“Samos and Kythera, although different places, share a common history, tradition, and passion for the products of our land, especially wine, which is inextricably linked with our identity and culture.”

samians kytherians wine event
samians kytherians wine event

Trade Commissioner of Greece in Australia, Chrysa Prokopaki, also honoured the event with her presence.

“The purpose of this collaboration is to promote Greek culture and unite for a common product,” Ms Prokopaki said.

“The event took place with the goal of strengthening cultural relations. There was a strong sense of appreciation from the participants and a desire for this collaboration to continue in the future, with the addition of more associations.”

The event was accompanied by delicious and traditional Greek dishes prepared by Gloria Tzannes and the other ladies of the Kytherian Association.

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