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Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum presents three-day celebration of Byzantine food and music

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Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum presents three-day celebration of Byzantine food and music

The Hellenic Museum in Melbourne is presenting Between East & West, a three-day celebration of Byzantine food and music from October 15–17 this year.

Across the three evenings, Between East and West will showcase the best of the Byzantine Empire through music, storytelling and culinary arts, brought to life in the Hellenic Museum courtyard.

The line-up of events includes a lavish five course gastronomic experience in collaboration with celebrated Melbourne restaurant Epocha; an exclusive Australian performance from acclaimed international artists Vassilis Tsabropoulos and Nektaria Karantzi; and a rare opportunity to be tutored by Nektaria Karantzi in a Byzantine music masterclass.

Mark your calendars, Hellenes and philhellenes. Between East and West will be a divine cornucopia of arts and culture that will saturate the senses and evoke the gilded glory of the Byzantine Empire.

Program of Events:

7PM Saturday 15 October | Dining Traditions: A Byzantine Banquet presented by Epocha X Hellenic Museum

A feast of historical delicacies has been expertly curated to immerse guests in Byzantine grandeur, complete with emotive live entertainment from an angelic women’s choir.

This immersive culinary experience is the result of a creative partnership between Chef Petros Dellidis and partner Disa Dimitrakakis of the celebrated Melbourne restaurant Epocha, and Hellenic Museum CEO and Head of Curation, Sarah Craig.

Five indulgent courses have been designed around historic ingredients of the Byzantine era, including honey, pepper, garum, saffron and figs. In a theatrical immersion into their process, each course will be introduced by Sarah and a member of the Epocha team, exploring the hero ingredients’ historical provenance and how this history has been captured on the plate.

The evening will be complemented by a stirring performance from the Psaltries Choir of Melbourne – Psaltria being a revival of an ancient term for female chanters. This women’s choir will be led by Nektaria Karantzi, globally acclaimed vocalist and icon of the contemporary Byzantine music community.

7PM Sunday 16 October | Australian Exclusive Performance: International musicians Vassilis Tsabropoulos and Nektaria Karantzi present Between East and West

In an Australian exclusive, the Hellenic Museum brings internationally renowned Greek musicians Vassilis Tsabropoulos and Nektaria Karantzi to Melbourne for a one night only, live performance titled Between East and West. 

Vassilis Tsabropoulos is a virtuoso pianist, composer and conductor. Nektaria Karantzi is a highly gifted vocalist known for sacred and Byzantine music. Together, they are an inspired musical marriage that results in a transfixing on-stage dialogue between Western musical culture and Eastern tradition.

Off the back of a successful European tour, they will travel from Greece exclusively for the Hellenic Museum’s Between East and West three-day celebration of Byzantine food and music. The two-hour live performance will fill the Museum’s courtyard pavilion with the mesmerising echoes of grand piano and voice, supported by the Holy Trinity Brunswick – Serbian Orthodox Church Choir.

An unmissable chance to hear these gifted international artists on Australian shores.

6.30PM Monday 17 October | Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music Masterclass with Nektaria Karantzi

A rare opportunity presents itself to learn from the world-leading vocalist, Byzantine Music professor and founder of the Worldwide Association of Women in Byzantine Music, Nektaria Karantzi.

Nektaria has run masterclasses at some of Europe’s most prestigious educational and music centres including the Liszt Academy of Hungary, the Sorbonne University in France and the University of Oviedo in Spain.

In an Australian first, she now brings her Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music Masterclass exclusively to Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum. The three-hour Masterclass has been designed by Nektaria to maximise learning for students of all abilities; from curious beginners to advanced Byzantine chanters.

Between East and West, a three-day celebration of Byzantine food and music will take place at the Hellenic Museum from 15–17 October 2022.

EU representative urges Turkey to stop Greek overflights

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EU representative urges Turkey to stop Greek overflights

EU High Representative Josep Borrell has addressed Turkish Foreign Mevlut Cavusoglu in a letter saying that the Turkish overflights above the Greek islands are unnecessary and that those motions are not aligned with de-escalation. 

According to diplomatic sources, Borrell’s letter was a reply to a letter that Cavusoglu wrote to him accusing Greece of being more or less responsible for the tension in Greek-Turkish relations. 

In the letter, Borrell reportedly said that the overflights over Greek territory, as well as the escalation of hostile rhetoric against Greece and the Greek people, are moving in the opposite direction of de-escalation. 

Greek diplomacy frequently brings up Turkish overflights to emphasise the perilous nature of Turkish revisionism.

In his letter, Borrell also reportedly referred to the need for the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the continental shelf through dialogue and full respect for international law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. 

He also referred to the International Court of Justice in The Hague as one of the ways to peacefully resolve the existing disputes. 

Source: Ekathimerini

Greek-owned restaurants win big in the NSW excellence awards

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Greek-owned restaurants win big in the NSW excellence awards

The winners of the 2022 Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence in New South Wales have been announced and among the winners are at least four Greek-owned restaurants.

The Awards formally recognise hospitality operators across a broad range of categories who consistently provide exceptional service and demonstrate culinary excellence in their respective fields.

Jaaks Restaurant and Bar in Kyle Bay won ‘Best Greek Restaurant’, over finalists Koutouki in Leichardt and The Apollo in Elizabeth Bay.

It was all smiles for Greek Australian Nina Alidenes, whose Summer Hill restaurant One Penny Red took out the ‘Contemporary Australian Restaurant Informal’ category, and Summer Hill Bar ‘Vernon’s Bar’ claimed ‘Best Wine Bar’.

In a Facebook Post, Nina thanked her staff, customers and suppliers, writing “all of you make this happen.”

The ‘Best Formal Seafood Restaurant’ was won by Con Dedes-owned Flying Fish. In an Instagram story, Dedes shared a picture of the award being held by sous chef Bec Merhi and congratulated the Flying Fish team.

Claiming ‘Best Asian Restaurant’ was Woolloomooloo-based China Doll, owned by Steve Anastasiou.

In celebration, the restaurant’s Instagram featured a photo of head chef Frank Shek holding the award, congratulating him and the staff for their efforts.

*Please note: If you are a Greek-owned business or restaurant who won or is a finalist in the Awards, please send us an email to info@foreignlanguage.com.au.

‘Keeping our culture alive’: Unley High School in SA hosts annual Greek Dance

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‘Keeping our culture alive’: Unley High School in SA hosts annual Greek Dance

The Unley High School Greek Dance in South Australia saw over 160 people of both Greek and non-Greek backgrounds enjoy Hellenic culture, through food, song and dance.

The annual event, organised by the school’s Greek Parents Committee (GPC) with the help of students, took place on Saturday, September 10 at the Chian Association of South Australia hall in Rosewater.

The Greek Dance is a 30-year-old staple celebration of the school, taking place for well over 30 years. Due to COVID-19 cancellations, it was the first time in three years the event had gone ahead.

Attendees were treated to a series of dance performances by the students, a bouzouki performance by student Matthew Tripodi and live Greek music by band Music 3000 featuring Polyxeni.

During the official speeches, the school Principal, Greg Rolton, thanked the GPC for their ongoing commitment to supporting Greek culture and Unley High.

“The work you do in supporting the school is so important to each generation of students as they transition through our school,” he said.

“These celebrations are a positive constant in the lives of all our students and confirms that cultures are not different but just a special part of the make-up of Australian life.”

Speaking with The Greek Herald, GPC Chairperson, Ourania Ntafillis, said the night was a great success and was enjoyed by all who attended, whether Greek or not.

“The live band ‘Music 3000’ created an electric atmosphere and the Greek BBQ buffet prepared by the Chian Association was delicious,” she said.

“In true Greek spirit, the kefi was lively as the festivities carried on throughout the night. All were entertained by year 10 student Matthew Tripodi playing bouzouki while a group of 15 students performed traditional dances.”

Matthew said it was a “night to remember.”

“It’s extremely important to continue doing events like this because it brings everyone together and they are always fun. It’s also important to keep playing Laika and Rembetika because music genres like these are a dying art and getting as many people involved as possible will keep it alive,” the student added.

Thessaloniki to become home to Balkans’ largest technology park

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Thessaloniki to become home to Balkans’ largest technology park

The government is set to launch one of the most important research and innovation projects in Greece in the form of a state-of-the-art technology park and startup hub for Southeastern Europe in Thessaloniki, Thess INTEC. 

The park stretches over 76 hectares in the municipality of Thermaikos and is said to become the largest of its kind in the Balkans. 

Deputy Development and Investment Minister, Christos Dimas is overseeing the project and has said that the aim of the project is to develop state-of-the-art infrastructure with 4th generation technologies such as industrial laboratories, machinery, computer facilities, a large-scale incubator and accelerator, flexible office space, collaboration and networking areas, a theme park for education and recreation, a conference centre , cycle paths and green spaces. 

More than 70 significant and cutting-edge businesses, universities, and research institutions have so far signed MoUs with Thess INTEC. The project has been included in the Recovery Fund and will be financed with approximately 35 million euros.

Source: Ekathimerini

Ange Postecoglou lands in Sydney ahead of Sydney Super Cup

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Ange Postecoglou lands in Sydney ahead of Sydney Super Cup

Ange Postecoglou has landed down under, returning home for the first time in three years, to promote the inaugural Sydney Super Cup.

Flanked by the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Greek Australian Celtic FC manager took part in the official launch of the newly created cup which will be held bi-annually and bring Europe’s top football teams to NSW every two years.

The Sydney Super Cup will kick off on Thursday, November 17 with Postecoglou’s Scottish side taking on Australia’s most successful football club, Sydney FC.

Celtic FC will then face off against English rival and fellow UK football powerhouse, Everton FC on Sunday, November 20.

Both games will be played at Sydney’s Accor Stadium and will see Postecoglou return to the venue of one of his most famous coaching wins, when Australia won the AFC Asian Cup in 2015.

Speaking about the Sydney Super Cup with Celtic TV in July, Postecoglou said he was proud to be leading his Scottish side on home soil.

July 1, 2022. Ange Postecoglou (L) and Harry Kewell (R) are pictured at Lennoxtown in Glasgow, Scotland to promote the upcoming Sydney Cup in November. Photo: Paul Devlin / SNS Group.

“It’s great pride more than anything else. Knowing the great support this football club [Celtic FC] has down under and knowing that one of their own is going to be the manager – I think it will be a special time and I’m looking forward to it.”

Australia’s newest oldest club, Western Sydney Wanderers will also take part in the blockbuster three-match football event, taking on Everton FC on Wednesday, November 23 at Commbank Stadium.

READ MORE: Ange Postecoglou becomes the first Australian to coach in the UEFA Champions League.

Queensland Greeks march in Toowoomba Floral Parade for first time in over 30 years

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Queensland Greeks march in Toowoomba Floral Parade for first time in over 30 years

Cheers of ‘OPA’ could be heard echoing across the Queensland town of Toowoomba on Saturday, September 17 as the local Greek community marched in the iconic Grand Central Floral Parade for the first time in over 30 years.

The parade was part of the month-long Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and saw the streets of the Garden City filled with roughly 20 brightly coloured floats.

The Greek Community of Toowoomba’s float was one of the brightest on the day, decorated with blue and white flags, as well as an assortment of orange, purple and white flowers.

The Greek Community of Toowoomba float. Photo by Christine Guthrie.

About 20 people from Toowoomba’s Greek community, ranging in age from 7 months old to over 60, participated in the Floral Parade dressed proudly in traditional Greek dancing costumes.

The driver of the float on the day, Helen Levonis, told The Greek Herald it was fantastic to be back in the parade after 30 years thanks to an “injection” of young people in the Greek community spearheading the initiative.

Helen Levonis driving the float. Photo by Christine Guthrie.

“We’re really proud,” Ms Levonis, who is also a committee member of the Greek Community of Toowoomba, said.

“I was on one of those floats back in the day… and this time I drove but you know, we had members who were older than me dancing all the way. We had such a good response.

Members of the local Greek community. Photo by Christine Guthrie.
Video provided by Lisa Duncan.
More parade attendees. Photo by Christine Guthrie.

“People from the crowd were calling out ‘OPA’ and the look of the men and women in costume was wonderful and even the kids enjoyed it.”

According to the Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Committee chair, Councillor James O’Shea, an estimated 60,000 people were in the city on Saturday to watch the spectacle.

Photos by Helen Levonis.

Ms Levonis said it was great to see large groups of people flocking to their float to get a taste of Greek culture and heritage.

“We had people who came up from Brisbane to Toowoomba for the festival and they came and said hello. I’m talking about not just Greek Australians that we knew, but we also had a Turkish family come up to us and said hi. That was really nice,” she concluded.

“So I’m very grateful for the people that came and enjoyed participating. Not all of our community are Greek origin and we’re okay with that because we live in Australia and we’re multicultural.”

Pontians call on Australian Government to condemn Azerbaijan over ‘brutal’ Armenia attack

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Pontians call on Australian Government to condemn Azerbaijan over ‘brutal’ Armenia attack

The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia has called on the Australian Government to condemn Azerbaijan for its “brutal” attack on Armenia, which has killed hundreds and displaced thousands.

In an official statement, the Federation said: “This unprovoked attack on Armenian sovereignty, territory and integrity must be denounced by the international community.”

A meeting of Greek, Armenian and Assyrian community members. Photo: Supplied to TGH

Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan have recently flared up over territorial claims, transpiring into armed conflict earlier this month.

The fresh hostilities are the deadliest spate of violence between the two bordering nations since 2020, with total fatalities currently placed at 286.

Both nations have traded blame over the deadly clash.

According to Armenia’s defence ministry, the hostilities erupted on September 13, when Azerbaijani forces unleashed cross-border attacks in the early hours of the morning using “artillery, mortars, drones and large-calibre rifles” that killed at least 49 Armenian troops.

Azerbaijan has denied instigating the fighting, claiming its troops had responded to “large-scale provocations” by the Armenian military, maintaining that Armenian forces had fired at Azerbaijani military positions in the Dashkasan, Kalbajar and Lachin regions.

Map produced by Aljazeera.

During an official visit to the Armenian capital on Sunday, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, said that the United States deplores the recent attacks by Azerbaijan and called for a negotiated solution.

The Pontian Federation described the attacks as “brutal,” “unconscionable” and a “modern manifestation of the genocide committed against the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek people over 100 years ago.”

“The recent attacks are a continuation of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides of 1914-1924.” the Federation said in its statement.

“It is no coincidence that the attacks took place on the days when these Christian populations were commemorating the anniversary of 100 years since the holocaust of multicultural Smyrna, when more than 125,000 Greeks and Armenians were massacred by the ideological ancestors, sympathisers and collaborators of the Azeri government.

“Such attacks will not stop until the world unites against this level of aggression and unjustified violence.”

READ MORE: Greece and Cyprus express support to Armenia amid clashes with Azerbaijan.

Turkey’s Oruc Reis vessel to conduct six-month survey in the east Med

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Turkey’s Oruc Reis vessel to conduct six-month survey in the east Med

Turkey has issued a navigational warning that it will send it’s research vessel, Oruc Reis, to carry out seismic surveys of an area in the eastern Mediterranean, between Antalya and Cyprus.

The activities will occur over a six-month period, taking place between September 25, 2022 and March 24, 2023.

Seismic surveys serve the purpose of pinpointing and locating the best possible area for oil drilling in the ocean.

The Oruc Reis is currently docked in the Black Sea where it underwent a series of repairs and upgrades. It will sail to the Mediterranean in the next few hours.

During his official visit to the Black Sea port of Filyos on Tuesday, Turkey’s Energy Minister, Fatih Donmez said that the research ship is “capable of performing three-dimensional seismic research.”

The same research vessel had been deployed in 2020 and 2021 to conduct surveys off the coast of Cyprus and in the Aegean, increasing tensions between Greece, Cyprus and Turkey at the time.

READ MORE: ‘Provocative rhetoric’: Greek and Cypriot FMs slam Turkey’s oil drilling move

The Greek island of Ikaria has an ancient secret to avoiding Alzheimer’s

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The Greek island of Ikaria has an ancient secret to avoiding Alzheimer’s

On the Greek island of Ikaria, there’s a less than 10 per cent chance that you will develop Alzheimer’s in old age.

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behaviour. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.

In Ikaria, the elderly are staying sharp and healthy and according to the New York Times bestselling author, Dan Buettner, they have a few ancient secrets to avoiding the disease.

1. The Ikarian Diet:

Ikarians eat the strictest version of the Mediterranean diet in the world. They eat a lot less fish and meat and a lot more wild greens. These wild greens have ten times the artery scrubbing antioxidants that red wine does.

According to dietary surveys conducted by Mr Buettner on the island over time, the Ikarians also enjoy herbal teas. These teas are made with herbs like oregano, dandelion, sage, and rosemary.

One of Mr Buettner’s many trips to Ikaria.

Samples tested at the University of Athens show that these ingredients are anti-inflammatory as well as mild diuretics. Johns Hopkins research published in the journal Neurology confirmed that the use of diuretics reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s by nearly 75 per cent. 

2. Village Living:

In Ikaria, you can’t avoid social contact. People expect you to show up at village festivals, at church, and at celebrations. If you don’t, your neighbour will be pounding at your door wondering where you are.

As a result, Ikarians are much less likely to suffer loneliness and depression. Depressed people are 50 per cent more likely to suffer from dementia.

Source: Bluezones.com.

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