On March 25, Greeks celebrate the Independence Day, the day when in 1821 the revolution against the Ottoman occupation started. This is the most important date in the modern history of the country.
PROGRAM
March 23 – 14:00
(Saturday)
Opening of the exhibition of artworks by the winners of the 24th Annual Contest of Children’s Art “The Spirit of Hellas among us” – “Great Greeks of all times” (in cooperation with the Panagiotis Giannakos Cultural Foundation).
HFC Branch, 20 Krasny Provulok
March 24 – 09:00-12:00
(Sunday)
Divine Liturgy & Festive Prayer
Greek Church of Holy Trinity, 55 Katerynynska Str.
March 24 – 13:00
(Sunday)
Traditional ritual in memory of “Filiki Etairia” at the monument to its founders.
HFC Branch, 20 Krasny Provulok
March 24 – 19:00
(Sunday)
Theatrical and musical performance “Four traditions of the mandolin in Greece” by Greek soloists and musicians with the participation of the BHFC’s Ensemble of Traditional Greek Dances.
(sponsored by the Bumbouras Foundation)
Vasilko Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater, 15 Pastera Str.
March 25 – 14:30
(Monday)
Opening of the exhibition of engravings “Country of Heroes” dedicated to the Revolution of 1821 and Greek myths from the collection of Christos and Polli Kolliali (Megara, Attica). The exhibition will also show 41 books with authentic engravings and ex libris by prominent Greek engravers.
HFC Branch, 20 Krasny Provulok
Free admittance to all events
Tickets for the Festive Evening are available at the HFC Branch (20 Krasny Provulok)
For more information, please call (0482) 357-136
