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100th Anniversary of the Genocide of Thracian Hellenism
A hundred years ago, our ancestors were forced to endure the 20th century’s first Holocaust, alongside Ottoman Armenians and Assyrians. Masterminded by Otto Liman von Sanders and the Ittihadist Ottoman Government, the Ottoman Greek Genocide…
Get Preferred Tickets for Greece vs. Nigeria in FIFA World Cup Tune Up at PPL Park
Philadelphia, PA – The Greek National Soccer team is coming to Philadelphia for a pre World Cup tune up game vs. Nigeria. On June 3rd at 7:00 pm, at PPL Park (Chester, PA), just minutes…
New Greek Feature Film “The Final Payoff” To Premiere In Houston
The new Greek feature film “The Final Payoff” directed by Alexander Leontaritis will make its USA Premiere on April 6 at 9 PM screening at AMC Studio 30 Dunvale. The movie is an official selection…
Peloponnese: Land of diversity
The Peloponnese is one of the very first places on earth where wine was made: Viticulture has existed for at least 4000 years, perhaps even for as long as 7000 years. By Markus Stolz The…
Preserving the memory of the Anatolian Greek Genocide
The Great Catastrophe: Forgotten Genocide The achievements of the Greeks of Asia Minor and Pontos — in philosophy, history, literature, and science — continue to enrich our lives today. This legacy remains with us, but…
Presidential Proclamation – Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2014
Almost two centuries ago, the people of Greece laid claim to their independence and began a long struggle to restore democracy to its birthplace. Greek Americans crossed oceans to fight for the freedom of their…
Dimitra Ermeidou Wins Dave Bown Projects Grand Prize
When Dimitra Ermeidou (MFA Photography ’13) first received the email informing her that she was a winner in Dave Bown Projects 7th Semiannual Competition, she did not realize that she had won the $5,000 Grand…
Baltimore, Usa, 2008
Some of us Greek’s keep working through the big holiday, Greek Independence day. In Greektown Baltimore, a few restaurant workers on their break look on as the annual parade takes place. The neighborhood is home to…
Greek Drama Into Places Of Memory: Thanassis Raptis’ “Murals”
The question of heritage in Greek image making has inspired many discussions in the past. Wondering about the influence of Greek culture in my own work, a statement from an artist friend recently stuck into…
Samarina, Greece, 2007
Samarina is the most famous of all the Aromanian villages of the Pindus and the inhabitants are fiercely proud of their heritage and traditions. Every summer on August 15, on the feast of the Dormition…
Love Your Yiayia & Pappou photo contest winners announced
Philadelphia, PA – Announcing the winners of the “LOVE YOUR YIAYIA & PAPPOU” photo contest. The Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia has selected 3 winners to be awarded Apple products, including an Apple iPad,…
