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Sydney's Greek Australian community celebrates Greece's historic
struggle for national independence in the early nineteenth century.
Also
taking place at the Street Fair on 16 March will be a celebration commemorating
Greece's historic struggle for National Independence in the early nineteenth
century.
Celebrations include a procession led by the students of the Greek Orthodox
Community Afternoon and Saturday schools dressed in traditional costume.
The celebration culminates in a special program, which includes a wreath
laying ceremony, poetry readings, traditional music and dancing. The Australian
and Greek National Anthems will then be followed by a few words from political
and community leaders.
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