Message by the Ambassador of Greece to Australia, Mr. Stavros Venizelos, to the Greek community on the occasion of Greek Independence Day

Dear friends, fellow compatriots, Greeks in Australia,

March 25, 1821, the day of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, marks the milestone for the rebirth of the Greek nation and the beginning of the modern course of Hellenism.The Revolution of 1821 succeeded, through particularly adverse circumstances,in paving the way towards national integration and statehood.TodayGreece is a modern democratic state, at the core of a united Europe, a force of stability in its region.

This anniversary is celebrated, rightly so, with splendor wherever Greeks live and create, everywhere in the world. This day holds a special placein Australia. It symbolizes your continuousbond to Greece, the love and nostalgia with which you cherish the homeland. It is no coincidencethat all my acquaintances, during my so far short tenure here, express their enthusiasm and strong emotions about this day.

I feel confident that this year’s Greek Independence Day will be, once again, a source of joy and pride for you and your beloved ones, an occasion for your families, the younger generations of Greek-Australians, to reunite with Greece. Χρόνια Πολλά!