tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38461445933484647712024-03-18T14:34:17.426+10:30Παλλακωνικό ΔελτίοNEWSLETTER OF
THE PAN-LACONIAN SOCIETY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA "LEONIDAS" INCPan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.comBlogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-32823228457817529202024-03-17T10:07:00.013+10:302024-03-18T14:33:45.188+10:30Must-Watch Tribute Video: Unveiling of Leonidas Painting Commemorating 2500th Anniversary of Battle of Thermopylae Michael Malavazos' video is a must-watch for everyone who attended or wishes to relive the recent unveiling of Tony Malavazos's breathtaking painting of Leonidas at the Pan-Laconian Family Centre in Adelaide. With 300 members of the Adelaide Laconian Community present, the event was undeniably one of the most memorable occasions.But what sets this creation apart is the capturing of the Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-37394865413313824662024-03-15T12:49:00.007+10:302024-03-17T08:33:27.351+10:30Rediscovering Roots: A Journey to Our Sparta"Embrace the journey, cherish the connections, and let the spirit of "nostos" guide you home!!" Highly recommended Watch the third episode ofG(r)eek Talk, #3: Memorable Ancestral Research TripsIt was streamed yesterday and lasts for 33 minutes"Nostos," in
ancient Greek, embodies the deep yearning to return to one's homeland. This
concept resonates deeply with Greeks scattered around the world, Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-16481363733051180292024-03-09T22:48:00.004+10:302024-03-10T06:05:25.234+10:30Standing Ovation: Koula Tsintziniotis Acknowledged at International Women’s Day Event"When women are given equal opportunities to learn and to lead communities thrive." At yesterday's International Women’s Day event held at the Olympic Hall in Adelaide, Koula Tsintziniotis was recognised for her outstanding contributions to the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia. Koula, a long-standing member of both the Pan-Laconian Society as well as the Greek Orthodox CommunityPan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-83471671202803362212024-02-28T08:45:00.011+10:302024-02-29T21:14:20.086+10:30Echoes of the Past: Unearthing the Rich Heritage of Our Laconian Villages"Everyday lives, one translation at a time." - Carol Petrakos Petranek, Spartan Roots BlogWhile
history often tells of great leaders, there are other pages of vibrant
stories of ordinary lives, stories that weave the fabric of communities
and cultures together, most often forgotten. In the ancient
villages of Xirokampi, Palaiopanagia, and Anogia in Laconia, Greece, a
publication has been Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-71985096223529243442024-02-19T17:07:00.038+10:302024-03-11T01:12:23.039+10:30Αφιέρωμα στα 2500 Χρόνια: Η Αδελαΐδα Εορτάζει τη Μάχη των Θερμοπυλών με Εντυπωσιακά Αποκαλυπτήρια Πίνακα του ΛεωνίδαΤου Δημήτρη Κατσάμπη«Η κληρονομιά του Λεωνίδα και των 300
Σπαρτιατών ξαναζωντανεύει στην Αδελαΐδα!»
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Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-75250454744757714032024-02-06T22:28:00.008+10:302024-02-07T13:27:32.282+10:30Παμπαροικιακή Εορτή στην Αδελαΐδα: Η 2500η Επέτειος της Μάχης των Θερμοπύλων και Αποκάλυψη Πίνακα του Λεωνίδα της Σπάρτης στο Παλλακωνικό Οικογενειακό Κέντρο«Μια πινελιά ιστορίας, ένας πίνακας πολιτισμού - Ελάτε να τιμήσουμε την κληρονομιά μας και να γιορτάσουμε τη Μάχη των Θερμοπύλων!» Ο Παλλακωνικός Σύλλογος της Νότιας Αυστραλίας, σε συνεργασία με την Κοινότητα Καριτσιωτών στην Αδελαΐδα, ανακοινώνει με χαρά ένα συναρπαστικό γεγονός που θα αναδείξει τη ζωντανή ιστορία των Λακώνων. Στις 17 Φεβρουαρίου 2023, όλοι οι δρόμοι της παροικίας μας οδηγούν Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-78699134633145098522024-01-31T18:36:00.007+10:302024-02-05T07:03:34.045+10:30Vale Vasilis Ghiouzepis (1941-2024)It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing yesterday, Wednesday, January 31, of Vasilis Ghiouzepis, a beloved member of the Pan-Laconian Society. Vasilis, one of the founding members in 1966, dedicated many years of unwavering service to our club.Born in Asopos of Laconia on 21 May 1941, Vasilis was 82 years old at the time of his passing. Throughout his time with the club, Vasilis Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-81561236243677684682023-12-29T05:52:00.012+10:302023-12-29T08:54:06.566+10:30Discover the Art of Tony Malavazos: "The Return of Medusa"Set 2: Discovering More Marvels from Tony's Astonishing Collection "Continuing on Tony's artistic journey—a tribute to boundless creativity and Laconian roots." In an atmosphere filled with anticipation and secrecy, we eagerly await the grand reveal at the Pan-Laconian Family Centre: the exclusive portrait of King Leonidas, painted by Tony Malavazos, an artist deeply connected to Laconian Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-7798440340695932532023-11-26T21:51:00.002+10:302023-11-26T22:05:18.716+10:30A child’s remembrance of living through the Nazi atrocity against the ‘118 Spartans’ in autumn 1943By Leonidas Petrakis Centre for Spartan and Peloponnesian Studies The University of Nottingham Today is Saint Nikon's Day, the patron saint of Sparti. It also marks the 80th anniversary of the execution of 118 Laconians by the Germans in Monodendri. On November 26, 1943, 118 highly respected members of the Sparti community were callously executed by firing squad by the Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-81526383169321308772023-11-25T02:44:00.134+10:302023-11-26T07:40:15.683+10:30Discover the Art of Tony Malavazos: Adelaide Freelance Painter of Laconian Heritage Set 1: A selection of 10 of our favourites from a remarkable
portfolio "Journey through Tony's brushstrokes: a testament to boundless creativity and Laconian roots."<!--[if gte mso 9]>
<![endif]-->In an atmosphere charged
with anticipation and secrecy, we eagerly await the unveiling of the
centerpiece attraction at the Pan-Laconian Family Centre: a specially
crafted portraitPan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-90905902162738015792023-10-10T13:23:00.003+10:302023-10-10T13:25:12.044+10:30«Αρχαία Ελληνική Τεχνολογία και Επιστήμες» – Διάλεξη του Παν. Μαυραειδή στην ΑδελαϊδαΜια διάλεξη που αποκαλύπτει την κληρονομιά της αρχαίας ελληνικής τεχνολογίας στη σύγχρονη εποχήΔιάλεξη με θέμα «Αρχαία Ελληνική Τεχνολογία και
Επιστήμες», θα δώσει ο Παναγιώτης Μαυραειδής, την Κυριακή, 15 Οκτωβρίου και ώρα 3 μ.μ., στο Ολύμπικ Χωλ, στην Αδελαΐδα.
Η διάλεξη
πραγματοποιείται στα πλαίσια του ελληνικού φεστιβάλ «Οδύσσεια 2023» που
διοργανώνει η Eλληνική Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-30167065635282391312023-10-07T13:44:00.004+10:302023-10-08T18:58:48.744+10:30Απόψε στη Φωνή της Ελλάδας: Η Χρυσούλα Μελισσινάκη Μιλάει για την Αδελαΐδα και το Ελληνικό Μουσείο Το Πρόσωπο αυτής της Εβδομάδας | Σάββατο 07.10.2023, 6:30 μμ «Η ζωή στην όμορφη Αδελαΐδα και το Ελληνικό Μουσείο» <!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-62077698389276050632023-09-20T12:50:00.002+09:302023-09-21T02:06:57.688+09:30From Byzantine Weaving to Maritime History: The heritage of Geraki and Neapolis Voion on DisplayEchoes of our past that continue to resonate today! We are thrilled that Geraki is once again a part of this year's European Cultural Heritage Days, offering an opportunity to showcase the village's rich cultural heritage to the local community, especially the younger generation.The European Cultural Heritage Days are celebrated across Europe during the final weekend of September. Their primary Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-87348114536415587672023-09-16T00:11:00.005+09:302023-09-19T08:22:36.714+09:30The Dark Days of 1825: Ibrahim Pasha's Rampage in Laconia and Vrontamas' Stand
Holocaust of the Palaiomonástiro on 15 September 1825: Remembering the Fight for Greek Freedom and National IndependenceIn the year 1825, the region once known as Morea, and today recognised as the Peloponnese, bore witness to a profoundly distressing chapter in its history. The catalyst for this ordeal unfolded on August 30th when Egyptian army general Ibrahim Pasha launched a campaign Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-62257285391773398742023-09-14T00:19:00.011+09:302023-09-16T22:24:14.325+09:30A Pan-Laconian Society Founding Member Stavroula Pandos Turns 99!"Her 'human wealth' — three children, eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren." - Stavroula Pandos' Family Legacy In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, there are moments of pure joy and inspiration that remind us of the beauty of life. Today, as we celebrate the 99th birthday of our beloved Stavroula Pandos, we are reminded that age is butPan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-13054974958862358432023-09-12T20:41:00.006+09:302023-09-21T02:01:35.664+09:30Adelaide's Greek Heritage: A Pictorial Odyssey Through Time"An ever-expanding photo album that will grow with your contributions and those of many community members."In
every thriving community, memories weave a precious tapestry that
connects the past and the present. Today, we embark on an extraordinary
journey back to the Adelaide Greek Community's yesteryears. We're
excited to introduce our latest project – an ever-expanding photo album
that Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-4739861796260038042022-10-31T20:21:00.003+10:302023-09-14T14:27:20.337+09:30«Άντε να τσουγκρίσουμε τα ποτήρια μας!»: Διαγωνισμός σπιτικού κρασιού στους Λάκωνες Ψηφοφορία από το κοινό θα κρίνει τα βραβεία Τα μέλη και οι φίλοι του Παλλακωνικού Συλλόγου θα έχουν και πάλι την ευκαιρία στο μπάρμπεκιου την Κυριακή το απόγευμα 20 Νοεμβρίου να δοκιμάσουν και να επιβραβεύσουν τα καλύτερα σπιτικά κρασιά στην παροικία μας. Πώς λέτε να πάει το δικό σας κρασί σε σύγκριση με μερικά από τα καλύτερα της παροικίας; Οι ενδιαφερόμενοι καλούνται να επικοινωνήσουν με Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-2562814003848254212022-09-26T08:39:00.008+09:302023-09-18T00:53:47.303+09:30Νέες Επιτυχίες για τον Παλλακωνικό Σύλλογο: Ετήσια Γενική Συνέλευση και Εκλογές Επιτροπής «Η ενότητα είναι η δύναμή μας!» - Ντίνα Χούσου, Πρόεδρος Παλλακωνικού Συλλόγου Στις 25 του Σεπτέμβρη 2022 πραγματοποιήθηκε με επιτυχία η Ετήσια Γενική Συνέλευση του Παλλακωνικού Συλλόγου μας, στο Παλλακωνικό Οικογενειακό Κέντρο στο Plympton Park. Η συμμετοχή των μελών ήταν ενθαρρυντική, καθώς αναμέναμε να ενημερωθούμε για την τρέχουσα κατάσταση του συλλόγου σε αυτούς τους δύσκολους καιρούς. Κατά Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-3899899420304650242021-09-14T01:07:00.013+09:302023-09-19T06:31:34.873+09:30Chronia polla! Stavroula Pandos turns 97 today
An adored Pan-Laconian Society living legend, our very own poet in residence, and a founding member; Stavroula Pandos is celebrating her birthday today. <!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Εύχεται σε όλα τα μέλη, την ελληνική παροικία και σ' όλο τον Ελληνισμό
ΚΑΛΟ ΠΑΣΧΑPan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-34792850314067099392020-11-27T13:07:00.083+10:302023-09-16T14:11:12.378+09:30Επιτυχημένη Γενική Συνέλευση και Ανανέωση του Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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γεμάτος Πλαταιές και Θερμοπύλεςποτισμένη με αίμα ατραπόςμε μάχες, αγώνες και θυσίεςμία ζωή ακοίμητοι φρουροίφυλάνε της Ιστορίας μας τις πύλεςο επισκέπτης μένει σκυθρωπόςσε τύμβους, ηρώα και μνημεία.Ήρωες, Ηρακλήδες κι Αμαζόνεςαιώνια σύμβολα και φάροι οδηγοίπεσόντες σε όλα τα σημείαόταν το χρέος τη πατρίδας τους καλείΛεωνίδες θρέφει στους αιώνεςτης Σπάρτης η Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-66651596215469692182019-11-08T00:25:00.000+10:302019-11-12T08:03:50.113+10:30Kathy Rozaklis posthumously continues promoting the Greek language in Australia!
“She was a proud Spartan and the epitome of Hellenism”
In life, some seek to stamp their mark on the world, but not many manage to create a legacy of giving back to the community even after they are gone. Born to resilient Greek migrant parents, Kathy Rozaklis, who lost a lengthy battle with cancer a year and a half ago, loved and embraced her Greek heritage so much that she found a way to Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3846144593348464771.post-52964946809680870162018-09-22T19:01:00.001+09:302018-09-22T19:05:30.037+09:30Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas": Annual General Meeting 2018
Sunday, 30 September 2018
12:30 p.m. at Pan-Laconian Family Centre
Members of the Pan-Laconian Society are invited to attend the annual general meeting of the Society on Sunday, 30 September 2018 at the Pan-Laconian Family Centre, 26 Aldridge Avenue Plympton Park at 12:30 p.m.
If a quorum of members is not present the meeting shall be postponed for thirty minutes, after which, in line Pan-Laconian Society of South Australia "Leonidas" Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06381410231639694112noreply@blogger.com0