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Greek Community celebrates Greek Language

March 2026 The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia proudly joins Greek communities worldwide in celebrating International Greek Language Day, officially declared by UNESCO and observed annually on 9 February. UNESCO’s recognition of International Greek Language Day acknowledges the Greek language as one of the world’s oldest continuously used languages and highlights its profound contribution to global civilisation, education, culture, philosophy, science, and democratic thought. Greek has influenced countless modern languages and remains a foundational pillar of Western intellectual and cultural heritage. As Education Coordinator of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia, I highlight the importance of this international recognition, Ms Himo Tsakalos said. “UNESCO’s declaration of international Greek Language Day affirms the global significance of the Greek language as a vehicle of culture, knowledge, and human values. It also strengthens our responsibility to preserve and promote Greek language education for future generations, particularly within multicultural societies such as Australia.” The date 9 February commemorates the anniversary of the death of Dionysios Solomos, Greece’s national poet, whose work symbolises the enduring power of language in shaping national identity, freedom, and cultural expression. The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia continues to support Greek language education through schools, community programs, and cultural initiatives that connect language with history, faith, and identity. UNESCO’s declaration further reinforces the role of Greek as a living language that fosters intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding worldwide. On this occasion, the Community invites educational institutions, cultural organisations, and the wider public to celebrate international Greek Language Day and to reflect on the value of linguistic diversity and the enduring legacy of the Greek language in Australia and across the globe. Students at Allenby Gardens Primary School marked the International Greek Language Day and celebrated the Greek language in the presence of the President of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia, Mr Peter Ppiros and the Education Coordinator Himo Tsakalos.
Greek Tribune Adelaide, South Australia
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Greek Community celebrates Greek

Language

March 2026 The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia proudly joins Greek communities worldwide in celebrating International Greek Language Day, officially declared by UNESCO and observed annually on 9 February. UNESCO’s recognition of International Greek Language Day acknowledges the Greek language as one of the world’s oldest continuously used languages and highlights its profound contribution to global civilisation, education, culture, philosophy, science, and democratic thought. Greek has influenced countless modern languages and remains a foundational pillar of Western intellectual and cultural heritage. As Education Coordinator of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia, I highlight the importance of this international recognition, Ms Himo Tsakalos said. “UNESCO’s declaration of international Greek Language Day affirms the global significance of the Greek language as a vehicle of culture, knowledge, and human values. It also strengthens our responsibility to preserve and promote Greek language education for future generations, particularly within multicultural societies such as Australia.” The date 9 February commemorates the anniversary of the death of Dionysios Solomos, Greece’s national poet, whose work symbolises the enduring power of language in shaping national identity, freedom, and cultural expression. The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia continues to support Greek language education through schools, community programs, and cultural initiatives that connect language with history, faith, and identity. UNESCO’s declaration further reinforces the role of Greek as a living language that fosters intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding worldwide. On this occasion, the Community invites educational institutions, cultural organisations, and the wider public to celebrate international Greek Language Day and to reflect on the value of linguistic diversity and the enduring legacy of the Greek language in Australia and across the globe. Students at Allenby Gardens Primary School marked the International Greek Language Day and celebrated the Greek language in the presence of the President of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia, Mr Peter Ppiros and the Education Coordinator Himo Tsakalos.
Greek Tribune Adelaide, South Australia