From South Africa to Zambia and from Nigeria to Malawi, the largely forgotten Greeks of Africa are of special interest. We discussed with Mr. Antonis Chaldaios, historian and author, Associate Researcher at the University of Johannesburg, about the migratory flows of Greeks in the region, the difficult conditions they were called to face but also the adaptability they demonstrated.
In what can be seen as further evidence of the significant impact made by the Hellenic community on Australia's prosperity, the King's Birthday Honours list for this year includes a notable presence of 14 Greek Australians from diverse backgrounds.
A Memorandum of Cooperation with the object of recording the oral history of the Greeks of Australia and the creation of an extensive archive, was co-signed by the Minister of Culture and Sports, Lina Mendoni, and the Archbishop of Australia, Mr. Makarios.
The event was co-organized by the Hellenic Commission for UNESCO and the Region of Western Greece, under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Hellenism Abroad.
Six Greek fiber artists integrate thread into contemporary art and connect tradition with the age of digital reality.