200th Anniversary of Greece Independence 1821 ~ 2021

Today marks the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Day The Pancretan Association of Melbourne would like to wish all its members and friends and Hellenes throughout the world Χρόνια Πολλά. Ζήτω η 25η Μαρτίου! Today marks a historic milestone in our country‘s history. Two hundred years have passed since the...

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New Executive Committee

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne is excited to announce our new Executive Committee for 2021-2022. Executive Committee members: Emmanuel Starakis (President), Mary Rissakis (Vice President A), Manoli Kastrinakis (Vice President B), Maria Maniou (Secretary), Petros Fragkiadakis (Assistant Secretary), Spiro Nikolakakis (Treasurer), George Leontakis (Assistant Treasurer), Public Relations Team: Nick Koukouvitakis,...

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Cretan dance classes are back!

It’s time to dust off the dancing shoes and start Cretan dancing again!   Our Cretan dance classes for 2021 begin on Thursday February 4th. Learning to dance is fun, keeps you fit and lets you join in the local festivals and events. No costumes required! Dance classes are held...

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A Tribute to Kostas Mountakis

The Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne and the Pancretan Association of Melbourne with the support of the Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand are hosting a Tribute concert for the great Cretan lyrist KOSTAS MOUNTAKIS. This event is marking the 50th anniversary since his first arrival in Australia back in...

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Agiasmo and cutting of the Vasilopita

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne held its annual blessing and the traditional cutting of the Vasilopita for 2021 on Saturday, January 30. We were honoured to have His Grace Bishop Ezekiel of Dervis offer his blessing and to cut the vasilopita together with the new Consul General of Greece in...

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Annual Blessing (Agiasmo)

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne would like to welcome you to the Cretan Members Pavilion on Saturday 30th January 2021 for our annual blessing and cutting of the Vasilopita. This will be our clubs first official function for 2021 we look forward to seeing you there. When: Saturday January 30,...

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Christmas Luncheon

Dear Members and Friends, We hope you and your families are keeping well after a challenging year. As Victoria returns to a COVID normal we look forward to welcome you all back to the Club. This Sunday we welcome back our young members and their families for our annual Christmas...

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Τιμήθηκε στη Μελβούρνη η 79η επέτειος της Μάχης της Κρήτης

Λιτά και με περιορισμένη συμμετοχή, λόγω των περιοριστικών μέτρων για τον κορονοϊό, τιμήθηκε η 79η επέτειος της Μάχης της Κρήτης στη Μελβούρνη με κατάθεση στεφάνων στο Ελληνο-Αυστραλιανό Μνημείο από τον Γενικό Πρόξενο της Ελλάδας κ. Δ. Μιχαλόπουλο, τον πρόεδρο της Κρητικής Ομοσπονδίας Αυστραλίας και Νέας Ζηλανδίας Α. Τσουρδαλάκη, εκπροσώπους κρητικών...

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