Making Waves

A few minutes on the difficulties that the Hellenic Federation of SA dealt with during Covid19.

Youla Pandazi spoke to Marilena Griva, the Cultural Advisor of the Greek Consulate of Johannesburg, about the Live Event planned to observe the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn.

This year, the “Christmas Star” will “shine” on the 21st of December and will be visible in Greece at 17.30 (GMT+2), just before sunset and at 19:15 (GMT+2) in South Africa, just after sunset. Almost every 400 years the two giant planets align considerably with our planet, resulting in a very close encounter of the two, as observed from our planet. This is what will happen on the 21st of December 2020. 

Ellinogermaniki Agogi, has partnered with the Observatory of Boyden in South Africa and Skinakas Observatory in Crete, to organise a live broadcast of the observation of the phenomenon, from both the North and the South Hemispheres. Alongside the observation, which will take place weather permitting, presentations have been planned, regarding our solar system and offering educational opportunities for teachers and students. 

The link to the Live event is:  www.youtube.com/user/ellinogermaniki/

This collaboration is an initiative between Greece and South Africa spearheaded by the Consul General, Mr. Ioannis Chatzantonakis, with the intention that Hellenes throughout the world experience this phenomenon and likewise celebrate the work of Mr. Paraskevopoulos .

We would also like to thank the efforts and initiative of the Hellenic Community of Bloemfontein.

In 2021, Hellenes and Philhellenes the world over, will be celebrating 200 years since the Greek Revolution of 1821. The commemorative medal "Forerunner" launches the Numismatic Programme of the Committee "Greece 2021" to celebrate the bicentennial of the Revolution of 1821.

Youla Pandazi spoke to Mr Ernesto Panayiotou, the General Manager for Transformation, Strategy and International Activities of the National Bank of Greece about the "FORERUNNER" coin.

Golden Sponsor of the Numismatic Programme of the Committee "Greece 2021" is the Bank of Greece. The exclusive distributor of FORERUNNER is the National Bank of Greece.

Visit www.nbg.gr to buy this exclusive, commemorative coin.

The Committee Greece 2021, is involved with planning the celebrations for the landmark anniversary of 200 years since the Greek Revolution of 1821, and is organizing a comprehensive layout of projects and events which will aim at reintroducing Greece, from the beginning of its contemporary history to today, in this course of 200 years. https://www.greece2021.gr/en/committee-greece-2021/the-objective-of-the-committee.html

In 2021, Hellenes and Philhellenes the world over, will be celebrating 200 years since the Greek Revolution of 1821. The commemorative medal "Forerunner" launches the Numismatic Programme of the Committee "Greece 2021" to celebrate the bicentennial of the Revolution of 1821.

Youla Pandazi spoke to Mr Ernesto Panayiotou, the General Manager for Transformation, Strategy and International Activities of the National Bank of Greece about the "FORERUNNER" coin.

Golden Sponsor of the Numismatic Programme of the Committee "Greece 2021" is the Bank of Greece. The exclusive distributor of FORERUNNER is the National Bank of Greece. 

Visit www.nbg.gr to buy this exclusive, commemorative coin.

The Committee Greece 2021, is involved with planning the celebrations for the landmark anniversary of 200 years since the Greek Revolution of 1821, and is organizing a comprehensive layout of projects and events which will aim at reintroducing Greece, from the beginning of its contemporary history to today, in this course of 200 years. https://www.greece2021.gr/en/committee-greece-2021/the-objective-of-the-committee.html

In 2021, Hellenes and Philhellenes the world over, will be celebrating 200 years since the Greek Revolution of 1821. The commemorative medal "Forerunner" launches the Numismatic Programme of the Committee "Greece 2021" to celebrate the bicentennial of the Revolution of 1821.

Youla Pandazi spoke to Mr Ernesto Panayiotou, the General Manager for Transformation, Strategy and International Activities of the National Bank of Greece about the "FORERUNNER" coin.

Golden Sponsor of the Numismatic Programme of the Committee "Greece 2021" is the Bank of Greece. The exclusive distributor of FORERUNNER is the National Bank of Greece.

Visit www.nbg.gr to buy this exclusive, commemorative coin.

The Committee Greece 2021, is involved with planning the celebrations for the landmark anniversary of 200 years since the Greek Revolution of 1821, and is organizing a comprehensive layout of projects and events which will aim at reintroducing Greece, from the beginning of its contemporary history to today, in this course of 200 years. https://www.greece2021.gr/en/committee-greece-2021/the-objective-of-the-committee.html

Dr. Marilena Griva, the Cultural Advisor of the Greek Consulate, spoke to us about the exciting 1821 New Years Card Competition that the  Consulate General of Greece in Johannesburg is holding. The theme of the card is: "2021: 200 Years since the Greek Revolution".

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS THE 16th DECEMBER 2020

The contestants may submit one project each. The size of the 2-D card should not exceed 21 x 29.7 cm (A4). Contestants are free to sdesign the card  using materials of their choosing and in their personal style (painting, collage, photography, electronic painting, etc.) The cards must be sent in scanned form, or as a photo (as an attached file) to the email address of the Consulate General of Greece in Johannesburg [email protected] by the 16th of December. There is no charge to participate in this competition, and participants have no claim whatsoever from the Consulate General regarding the copyright-intellectual property of the works they will submit.

Dr. Marilena Griva, the Cultural Advisor of the Greek Consulate, spoke to us about the exciting 1821 New Years Card Competition that the  Consulate General of Greece in Johannesburg is holding. The theme of the card is: "2021: 200 Years since the Greek Revolution".

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS THE 16th DECEMBER 2020

The contestants may submit one project each. The size of the 2-D card should not exceed 21 x 29.7 cm (A4). Contestants are free to sdesign the card  using materials of their choosing and in their personal style (painting, collage, photography, electronic painting, etc.) The cards must be sent in scanned form, or as a photo (as an attached file) to the email address of the Consulate General of Greece in Johannesburg [email protected] by the 16th of December. There is no charge to participate in this competition, and participants have no claim whatsoever from the Consulate General regarding the copyright-intellectual property of the works they will submit.

With the desire to bring authentic and traditional Mediterranean products to South Africa, Mezé Foods began its journey in 1974, selling a range of dips and pita breads. Its repertoire has since grown to include a variety of products, from cheeses and breads, to olives and pesto. This proudly Greek, family-run company was bought by Nick Papadopoulos in 2003 and, with his focus and determination it expanded its range of produce and grew into the established brand it is today, distributing nationally to the retail and hospitality industries. Visit their website on https://www.meze.co.za/