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Your Community
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Greek Community
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Your President
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Andrew Kakouros
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Your Secretary/Treasurer
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Maria Pritchard |
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Your Address
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54 Chaucer St , Hamlyn Heights, 3215
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Community Hall or Meeting Place
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1-3 Taliska Ave , Bell Park
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Phone:
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Andrew: 52612618, 0418612618
Maria: 5250 2353, 0414307516
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Fax:
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Email:
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How long has your community been operating?
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Since 1956
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How many members does your community have?
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3,500 greek people altogether from all aprts of Greece including Crete and Cyprus
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What is the first language of your community?
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Greek
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When did members of your community first start arriving in Australia. Was there a period of peak immigration?
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Early 1950’s – via boat in most capital cities particularly Melbourne and Perth
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What National Days, religious days or special events does your community celebrate?
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Easter, Christmas and Christenings, 25 th March 1921 – Greek Independence Day, 28 th October 1940 - Name Day, 15 th August – St Mary’s Church Day
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Briefly describe your national dress - including any items of special significance.
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White tops and blue shirts or pants. Traditional costumes also from various parts of Greece and the islands.
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Briefly describe your community’s arts – including music/dance/song or artworks.
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Greek instrument – bauzouki. Greek dance group.
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Briefly describe your community’s traditional food & drinks - including foods and drinks you would avoid
(if any)
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Lamb on spit, souvlaki, homemade bread, olives, fetta cheese and salad, Greek cakes and coffee.
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Additional Information
The community consists of a senior citizens group, Greek school primary & secondary, Women’s fundraising group and Greek dance group. We have a community hall for meetings and a Greek Orthodox Church.
Website
www.greekcommunitygeelong.com.au
 
 
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