OPEN SEMINAR: Brides of the Begona

Location: Greek Centre, Mezzanine, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 
Date: THURSDAY 27/7/2017 @ 7:00pm 
Presenter: Peter Photakis 
Entry: FREE

Synopsis

The migrant ship BEGONA made many trips to Australia caring passengers from Europe. On one particular journey in 1957 it transported over 900 brides.

Peter Photakis, a 12 year old boy at the time, along with his mother and two brothers, were fellow passengers on that voyage. His research over the years has focused on uncovering the fortunes of these brides through countless interviews and encounters. Peter is adamant in recording and preserving these stories to ensure that future generations have access to them and are better able to appreciate their Greek heritage

Bio

Adelaide-based Peter M. Photakis is a teacher, lecturer, instructor and tutor in secondary and tertiary education. He is also the president of the South Australian EKEME, a life member of Glendi Festival and writer.

Sponsors

We thank the following donor: Maria Dikaiou in memory of George H and Michael H Asproftas | Konstandina Dounis in mem. of her parents Sophia and Theodoros Dounis | Christos Fifis.

During the course of the year considerable expenses are incurred in staging the seminars. In order to mitigate these costs individuals or organisations are invited to donate against a lecture of their choice. 

You too can donate for one or more seminars and (optionally) let your name or brand be known as a patron of culture to our members, visitors and followers, as well as the broader artistic and cultural community of Melbourne. Please email: info@greekcommunity.com.au or call 03 9662 2722.

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