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Greek Fest Darling Harbour adds exciting Greek Rap Battle to line up

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Greek Fest Darling Harbour adds exciting Greek Rap Battle to line up

The celebration of the 20 years Greek Fest Darling Harbour is set to break new ground with an electrifying addition to its lineup – the Greek Rap Battle Competition.

This innovative event invites talented individuals to step up, embrace their lyrical prowess, and immerse themselves in a celebration of Greek culture through the art of rap.

The Greek Rap Battle promises to be a showcase of linguistic finesse, rhythmic mastery, and cultural pride. Participants are encouraged to bring their A-game as they compete for the grand prize and the opportunity to etch their names in the festival’s history.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024
  • Time: 1:30pm
  • Location: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

Competition Highlights:

  • Greek Only: To preserve the authenticity of the event, participants must deliver their rap performances exclusively in Greek.
  • Lyrical Prowess: Contestants will have the chance to unleash their creativity, showcasing their unique styles and perspectives.
  • Beats Dropping: The competition is not just about words but also about the beats. Participants are encouraged to bring their best musical accompaniments.

How to Participate:

Ready to make history? Register for the Greek Rap Battle here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/d7cc221a22f2d939e23c3638254bf673?r=use1

Secure your spot and kickstart your journey to victory!

A grand prize awaits the winner of the Greek Rap Battle, making this competition not only an opportunity for cultural expression but also a chance to be rewarded for artistic excellence.

The 20th Anniversary Greek Fest Darling Harbour is excited to bring this unique and vibrant addition to the festival, celebrating the rich tapestry of Greek culture and its contemporary expressions through rap.

For more information on the programme and to book tickets to selected events, please visit www.greekfestivalofsydney.com.au

Australian chain ‘Lukumades’ opens in Singapore

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Australian chain ‘Lukumades’ opens in Singapore

Australia-based doughnut chain, ‘Lukumades’, has recently launched its first location in Singapore.

Exarhos Sourligas, the creator of Lukumades, launched the company in 2016 with a food truck that toured the streets of Melbourne, and within nine months, the company had developed sufficiently to establish itself in a bricks and mortar store.

Lukumades is looking to keep the sweetness of Greece afloat in Singapore’s Arab Street, offering these tasty vegan varieties to the public in packs of ten, ranging in 18 flavor combinations.

Lukumades is looking to keep the sweetness of Greece afloat in Singapore's Arab Street, offering these tasty vegan varieties to the public in packs of ten, ranging in 18 flavor combinations.
Lukumades is looking to keep the sweetness of Greece afloat in Singapore’s Arab Street, offering these tasty vegan varieties to the public in packs of ten, ranging in 18 flavor combinations. Photo: confirmgood.

According to confirmgood, many of the flavours have drawn inspiration from classic candy favourites, such as Kinder Bueno, Twix, Snickers, and Nutella.

Fans of custard-filled doughnuts have the option of the “Bougatsa” doughnut, which is inspired by the traditional Greek breakfast pastry treat.

Singapore’s Lukumades is currently in their soft launch phase, with official opening hours coming soon.

Source: confirmgood

Patricia Karvelas pushes to ‘ban the boo’ at sports games

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Patricia Karvelas pushes to ‘ban the boo’ at sports games

Have you ever gone to watch your favourite sporting team play, and then suddenly, one thing goes wrong and the crowd start to “boo” the team?

ABC Radio National host Patricia Karvelas recently shared on her program an experience she had last year while she was watching her favourite AFL team Collingwood.

During the football match, people in the stands started yelling out “boo,” much to Karvelas’ dismay.

The journalist told her listeners that she can’t stand anyone booing at the footy, and when she hears it, she calls it out.

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Patricia Karvelas at the Collingwood game last year. Photo: ABC News.

“Look, I’ve actually been at a Collingwood game where Collingwood supporters, who I know are very contentious people, were booing the opposition, so to speak, and I did tell them not to boo,” she said.

“That’s how serious I am about it. I said, ‘not cool.’ “[It] didn’t make me very popular.”

After sharing this story, Karvelas was flooded with positive messages of support towards her anti-booing stance.

Despite boo-ing being allowed, Karvelas remains firm on her stance to ban the boo.

Source: ABC News.

Evangelia Platanioti scores silver at World Aquatics Championships

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Evangelia Platanioti scores silver at World Aquatics Championships

Synchronised swimming world champion, Evangelia Platanioti, scored a silver medal in the freestyle event at the Doha World Aquatics Championships on Tuesday.

According to Ekathimerini, 29-year-old Platanioti also won the gold medal in the women’s solo technical final in Qatar last Saturday, scoring 253.2833 points.

The Greek swimmer’s medal is her fourth at the global championships, and Greece’s fourth overall.

Source: Ekathimerini

Australian drug kingpin Tony Mokbel claims informant told him to flee to Greece

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Australian drug kingpin Tony Mokbel claims informant told him to flee to Greece

Drug kingpin, Tony Mokbel is claiming that barrister-turned-informant, Nicola Gobbo, advised him to flee to Greece to avoid murder charges.

58-year-old Mokbel made the claims against Gobbo while providing evidence to the Victorian Supreme Court on Tuesday, as part of his appeal against drug trafficking, and incitement to import charges for which he was jailed in 2012.

Mokbel told the court that Gobbo advised him to “seriously think” about absconding while he was awaiting trial in 2006 on unrelated cocaine trafficking allegations.

In March of that year, Mokbel absconded to Greece, days out from the commencement of his trial. He was eventually arrested at an Athens coffee shop in June 2007, taking 11 more months to extradite him to Australia.

Mokbel said he "fully trusted" Nicola Gobbo and told her everything about his cases. (AAP)
Mokbel said he “fully trusted” Nicola Gobbo and told her everything about his cases. Photo: Nine News / AAP.

According to Nine News, while giving evidence on Tuesday, Mokbel said he “fully trusted” Gobbo and told her everything about his cases.

“I thought she was the staunchest person on earth,” Mokbel told the court.

“You would never pick her to be on the other side of the fence.”

Mokbel was sentenced to 30 years in jail in 2012 on drug trafficking charges stemming from police operations known as Quills, Orbital, and Magnum; the 30-year sentence was reduced to 26 years with a 20-year non-parole period in 2023, according to a Court of Appeal judgment.

Mokbel will be cross-examined in court today.

Source: Nine News

Turkey to open Byzantine Chora Church as mosque

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Turkey to open Byzantine Chora Church as mosque

Turkish authorities are preparing to open the former Byzantine Chora Church as a mosque, with plans to welcome Muslim worshippers from February 23.

The plan to open the mosque, which has been operating as a museum for almost 80 years, began in 2020, when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a decree converting the landmark Hagia Sophia church into a mosque.

While Hagia Sophia was inaugurated as a mosque in July of that same year, the Chora Church scheme was put on hold so that restoration work could be carried out.

Turkey to convert iconic Byzantine Chora church into mosque. Photo euronews.com.
Turkey to convert iconic Byzantine Chora church into mosque. Photo: euronews.com.

According to Ekathimerini, Chora Church, also known as the Church of the Holy Savior, is another prominent landmark alongside Hagia Sophia on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

The former church was initially constructed in the early fourth century as part of a monastic complex located beyond the Constantinian land wall; it was later restored in the 11th century to resemble an inscribed cross, and the church suffered a partial collapse in the 12th century, presumably due to an earthquake.

The building was designated a museum by the Turkish government in 1945.

Source: Ekathimerini

IWD 2024: Nominations open for ‘The Greek Herald Woman of the Year’ Award

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IWD 2024: Nominations open for ‘The Greek Herald Woman of the Year’ Award

To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) in 2024, The Greek Herald has launched ‘The Greek Herald Woman of the Year’ Award.

This prestigious recognition aims to shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements and inspiring stories of Greek and Cypriot women in Australia, while embodying the 2024 IWD theme “Inspire Inclusion.”

IWD, celebrated annually on March 8, is a day dedicated to recognising the achievements and contributions of women globally. Over recent years, The Greek Herald has celebrated IWD through its pages and in 2023, the publication asked readers to nominate women they believed to be deserving of recognition.

The Greek Herald’s International Women’s Day print cover in 2023.

This year’s “Inspire Inclusion” theme highlights the power of diversity and the importance of creating inclusive spaces where all women can thrive.

‘The Greek Herald Woman of the Year’ Award is an opportunity for Australia’s Greek and Cypriot communities to nominate deserving ‘unsung heroines’ (women) who have gone above and beyond to make a positive difference in their community and respective domains.

Whether it’s a mentor, a teacher, a volunteer or a woman in the field of business, education, science, arts and culture, sports, philanthropy, or any other area, we want to hear about these extraordinary women who have achieved greatness.

“We believe there are countless Australian women with Greek and Cypriot heritage who have been quietly making a difference in their communities,” Andriana Simos, Digital Editor at The Greek Herald, said. “Through this award, we aim to shed light on their remarkable contributions and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”

Nominations for ‘The Greek Herald Woman of the Year’ Award are now open and can be submitted through our web form here.

Nominations close at 5pm, 27 February 2024. An independent panel will carefully review the submissions and select the recipient to be honoured with ‘The Greek Herald Woman of the Year’ Award 2024.

The winner will be announced on the evening of Friday, March 8 and will also be featured in The Greek Herald as a cover story with an exclusive interview.

The finalists will also be announced on Friday 8 March 2024 in The Greek Herald’s print tribute edition and online.

Stay or sell: Cyprus Community of NSW members to vote at Extraordinary General Meeting

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Stay or sell: Cyprus Community of NSW members to vote at Extraordinary General Meeting

The Cyprus Community of NSW has called for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for Sunday, 11th February 2024, at 3pm, to address critical decisions regarding the future of its property at Stanmore in Sydney’s Inner West. 

The EGM agenda includes discussions on property rezoning, the Community’s state of operations and finances, and the key decision of either staying and implementing specific actions or selling the Stanmore property. 

The resolutions involve authorising the Board to explore options, proposals, and offers from interested parties, with detailed instructions on potential actions, including staying, refinancing, selling, or redeveloping the properties. 

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On Sunday, February 11, people will be able to vote on saving or selling the iconic Cyprus Club in Stanmore. Photo: Broadsheet.

Members attending the EGM will vote on these resolutions, with the option to choose between staying or selling, each with specific sub-options. 

Voting will be conducted via a paper ballot, and the resolutions aim to guide the future direction of the Community’s Stanmore property.

This current EGM comes after the Community postponed its previous EGM which was expected to be held in October 2023. The meeting was postponed at the time after Community members expressed concerns regarding the controversial vote to either stay or sell the Stanmore property.

The full EGM resolutions have been delivered to members of the Cyprus Community of NSW via email or by post. If you have questions, you can email cyprusclub@optusnet.com.au.

Looking to the future as AHEPA NSW Inc celebrates 90 years

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Looking to the future as AHEPA NSW Inc celebrates 90 years

The 69th annual Convention of AHEPA NSW was held on Sunday, February 4 at the organisation’s home in the southern Sydney suburb of Rockdale.

The Convention signalled the beginning of celebrations this year as AHEPA marks 90 years since the formation of the Association in 1934.

Attended by significant leaders and marked by historic decisions, the Convention was a major occasion for AHEPA NSW and for the Australian Hellenic community.

The annual Convention – first held in 1954 – was opened by Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis, who blessed the homemade vasilopittes (St Basil’s Cakes) and the work of the Association.

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The cutting of the vasilopita. Photo: Supplied.

“This year is AHEPA NSW’s 90th anniversary,” Bishop Iakovos said. “Please continue your good work for education, for our traditions.”

Mark Coure MP, NSW Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism (amongst other portfolios), honoured the Convention with his presence. In his address, the Member for Oatley thanked AHEPA NSW Inc for its “contribution to the community, especially in terms of the opportunities AHEPA provides the younger generations to learn Hellenic language and traditions.”

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Mark Coure MP at the Convention. Photo: Supplied.

“Looking forward to celebrating many more milestones together,” Mr Coure concluded.

In two historic votes, the Convention unanimously supported major reforms to the Association’s advisory body, abolishing certain offices and introducing new ones. Of particular note was the election of the Association’s first female Vice-President.

The new look committee is as follows:

  • President: Mr Jim Papanagiotou
  • Vice-President: Mrs Nia Gitsas
  • Secretary: Dr. Panayiotis Diamadis
  • Assistant Secretary: Mr Dimitris Emmanouilidis
  • Treasurer: Mr John Kallimanis
  • Assistant Treasurer: Mrs Effie Kallimanis
  • Chairperson, Board of Governors Governor: Mr Bill Skandalakis
  • Governor: Mrs Charoulla Themistocleous
  • Governor: Mr Kostas Kapodistrias
  • Governor: Mr George Giakoumidis
  • Governor: Mr Nick Kagelaris

Discussion focused on the future of the Association, especially key events to mark its 90 years of service to Australian Hellenism. These include the International Women’s Day event on Sunday, March 17, a special Hellenic Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, March 27, the 90th Anniversary of AHEPA on Sunday, May 26 and other related events later in the year.

With a range of professional and community experiences, the new committee led by Jim Papanagiotou looks forward to a successful 90th anniversary year and to building the Association for another 90 years of service.

‘Greek Music On Six Strings’ to premiere in Sydney with Manolis Androulidakis

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‘Greek Music On Six Strings’ to premiere in Sydney with Manolis Androulidakis

The Greek Festival of Sydney has announced the eagerly awaited performance of the esteemed Greek musician and composer Manolis Androulidakis, live at the Verbrugghen Hall of the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney on Sunday 17 March 2024 at 5pm.

He will be performing ‘Greek Music On Six Strings’, a captivating acoustic music recital concert.

Directly from the heart of Greece, Androulidakis is set to captivate audiences with his virtuosity on the six strings, presenting an exceptional acoustic music recital concert. This one-of-a-kind event promises an evening of cultural celebration, spotlighting the rich heritage and musical traditions of Greece.

Renowned as a classical guitar virtuoso and composer, Androulidakis unveils a ground-breaking project with works by Greek composers adapted to the classical guitar. He presents an alternative guitar that aims to trick the ear of the listener, creating the illusion that he is listening to two guitars, a bouzouki or even a larger music ensemble.

Starting with his personal album “Myrtia” (2016), the official international release of Mikis Theodorakis for solo guitar, the collection “Greek Cinema Music for Classical Guitar” (2019) and his newest album “Anthology for Guitar” (2021), he presents a heretical repertoire with moments of exceptional craftsmanship from Zorbas’ dance to the Greek cinema themes – with worldwide tunes of Greek composers to the inconceivable solos of Chiotis and the music of Savvopoulos, Loizos, Xarchakos, Zambetas, Leontis and Peridis.

Androulidakis is among the greatest Greek musicians – hence was chosen to record a CD for the series “Famous Greek Soloists” (FM Records 2016.) He is renowned for the use of particular guitar techniques, such as tremolo–apoyando and pulgar tremolo.

With sophisticated taste, he comprehends as a performer how to permeate into the essence of the compositions, displaying his exemplary skills with rare coherence and a perfect executive style.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, March 17, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 pm
  • Venue: Verbrugghen Hall, Conservatorium of Music
  • Address: 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney
  • Ticket: $50 + booking fee
  • Booking Link: https://bit.ly/greekmusic17032024
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