Your Community

Greek Community

Your President & Secretary

Jordon Mavros, President

Your Address

54 Chaucer St , Hamlyn Heights, 3215

Community Hall or Meeting Place Address

1-3 Taliska Ave , Bell Park

Your Phone/Fax/Email

52770112, 0419 582443

How long has your community been operating?

Since 1956

How many members does your community have?

3,500 greek people altogether from all aprts of Greece including Crete and Cyprus

What is the first language of your community?

Greek

When did members of your community first start arriving in Australia. Was there a period of peak immigration?

Early 1950’s – via boat in most capital cities particularly Melbourne and Perth

What National Days, religious days or special events does your community celebrate?

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

Briefly describe your national dress - including any items of special significance.

White tops and blue shirts or pants. Traditional costumes also from various parts of Greece and the islands.

Briefly describe your community’s arts – including music/dance/song or artworks.

Greek instrument – bauzouki. Greek dance group.

Briefly describe your community’s traditional food & drinks - including foods and drinks you would avoid (if any)

Lamb on spit, souvlaki, homemade bread, olives, fetta cheese and salad, Greek cakes and coffee.

Anything else you’d like to add?

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.