Greek community gathers for spirited debate on language and identity

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Participation in the debate on the role of the Greek language in shaping cultural identity drew a diverse audience in Sydney this week, with members of the Greek Australian community, academics, legal professionals and student leaders in attendance.

Period30 May 2025

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  • TitleGreek community gathers for spirited debate on language and identity
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletThe Greek Herald
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size2 min
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date30/05/25
    DescriptionA lively and thought-provoking debate on the role of the Greek language in shaping cultural identity drew a diverse audience in Sydney this week, with members of the Greek Australian community, academics, legal professionals and student leaders in attendance.

    Held in front of a live audience that included the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Ioannis Mallikourtis, and Chair of the Greek Festival of Sydney, Nia Karteris, the debate featured teams of academics and lawyers going head-to-head on the motion: “That the Greek language is essential to our Greek identity.”

    Producer/AuthorThe Greek Herald
    URLhttps://greekherald.com.au/community/greek-community-gathers-for-spirited-debate-on-language-and-identity/
    PersonsPatricia Koromvokis