In September 2022 Pancretan Association together with Hellenic National Defense General Staff (Hellenic Military) organised Youth Trip to Greece.  Anastasia Frangoudis one of our Pancretan Youth Members who is also a member of our Intermediate Dancing Group, reflects on her experience of being on a Youth Trip which was also her first trip to Greece.

“My journey in Greece is unforgettable, although what’s most important is we have a strong connection to Greece which we really felt when we were there it really feels like our second home. I think what’s most important is that we didn’t only connect with our country but we came together as a youth group,and created a close bond as a Greek Australian community throughout the trip. Many of us also enjoyed staying in a military base and seeing how the special forces train although most of all we are very grateful to have an opportunity of a lifetime to experience things most people won’t.

A highlight of my trip was going on a day cruise where we got to see the islands Aegina,poros and hydra. I would have to say my favorite island is hydra I loved all the beautiful narrow streets I saw. I even got to ride a donkey it was a nice ride around hydra,so relaxing and beautiful.”

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne would like to once again thank Hellenic National Defense General Staff, ΓΕΕΘΑ – HNDGS and Περιφέρεια Κρήτης / Region of Crete for making this happen.