Making Waves

Join the Hellenic Federation of South Africa, to break the record for the largest thread-sewn Greek Flag in the world!

1500 square meters and over 250kg of fabric... Buy 1 square meter for R500 and join the project!

This is a call for all SA Hellenes to Unite!

Join the Hellenic Federation of South Africa, to break the record for the largest thread-sewn Greek Flag in the world! 

1500 square meters and over 250kg of fabric... 

This is a call for all SA Hellenes to Unite! 

Evie Eleftheriadis, Peter Baladakis and Marylou Kazantzas spoke to Youla Pandazi about the initiative on Hellenic Radio. 

2021 marks 200 years from the start of the 1821 Greek Revolution, that led us to freedom from the Ottoman Empire. Hellenes the world over are commemorating the event and the South African Hellenic Federation is excited to be a part of it all, with their initiatives! In this podcast, Youla Pandazi speaks to Evie Eleftheriadis, Peter Baladakis and Marylou Kazantzas, from the Hellenic Federation of South Africa. We chat about the Federation's goals for the year, the Freedom Dance and the Giant Greek Flag Initiative for the 25th of March Celebration!

Associated websites:

https://www.hellenicfederationsa.com/

https://nahysosa.co.za/

200 years ago, on the 25th of March 1821, Greeks started a revolution against 400 years of Ottoman rule, and regained their freedom. In 2020, Hellenes the world over, are commemorating this very significant milestone of our history and planning special initiatives to celebrate. 

One of these initiatives for the South African Hellenes, is a Freedom Song. Inspired by the Jerusalema Dance challenge, we're creating a dance challenge with Hellenic rhythm! 

As we begin our "Heroes of '21... Continued!" campaign, we honour Pater Georgio Tsiftsis. Thank you to the Hellenic Community of Bloemfontein for nominating this very special Hero!

Click the link to see a video created to remember his work:

https://youtu.be/m2YJH3mcR1M

Dear Members

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Pater Georgios Tsiftsis, priest and teacher of The Hellenic Community of Bloemfontein.

Pater Georgios served the community for 20 years and became a bedrock in the Hellenic Community of Bloemfontein.

A servant of God who lead the community and guided its Greek Orthodox faith. A quintessential teacher inspiring his students to loving our Greek language. A family man who cared for and nurtured his family.

Pater Georgios body of work was legendary. On the Federations recent visit with the General Consul and Cultural Attaché in November 2020, we witnessed the complete respect and love the students displayed to their Priest and teacher. The enthusiasm displayed in the manner he engaged with all the members of the Community at large as Father, brother and friend was tangibly contagious and wonderful to witness.

We mourn with his wife Varvarra, 3 beautiful children and the Community for the loss of this special person. We were all privileged to have known and interacted with Pater Georgios in the time he spent on this earth.

O theos na ton anapafsi

Aionia tou h mnimi

Zoi se mas

May He rest in peace and may His memory be eternal.

With Sympathy,

HELLENIC FEDERATION OF SOUTH AFRICA

2021 marks 200 years from the start of the 1821 Greek Revolution, that led us to freedom from the Ottoman Empire. Hellenes the world over are commemorating the event and the South African Hellenic Federation is excited to be a part of it all, with their initiatives! In this podcast, Youla Pandazi speaks to Mr John Spyridis, the President of the Hellenic Federation of South Africa and chats to Mr Costa Kolatsis, the Secretary of the Board of the Hellenic Federation. We also speak to Mr Chris Ghenes, a paqssionate Hellene, who came up with the Giant Greek Flag idea, and who will help in the building of this wonderful Flag. 

Associated websites:

https://www.hellenicfederationsa.com/

https://nahysosa.co.za/

The SA Hellenic Federation is building a massive Greek Flag for the 25th of March Celebration of 2021, to commemorate 200 years from the start of the 1821 Revolution! We need our community's help. Mr John Spyridis and Mrs Evie Eleftheriadis, President and Deputy of the SA Hellenic Federation respectively, spoke to Youla Pandazi on Hellenic Radio about this very exciting initiative.

Kolokotronis, Bouboulina, Karaiskakis, General Yannis Makriyannis, Athanasios Diakos, Rigas Feraios, Papaflessas, Manto Mavrogenous, Kanaris, Miaoulis… these are the heroes of 1821 that Hellenes celebrate every year on the 25 of March!