Celebrating Hellenic Culture

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-147156

Hansard session: Fifty-Eighth Parliament, First Session (58-1)

Celebrating Hellenic Culture

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, I recently attended the Let's Go Greek Festival, hosted by the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of St John the Forerunner, and I must say, it was a great day! The festival took place along George Street in Parramatta and offered a wide variety of food and market stalls. The day was filled with cultural musical and dance performances, all of which were incredible to watch. On the day, there was much emphasis on the importance of maintaining the Greek culture and language amongst its people. Now, I do say this time and time again, however I truly believe that the cultural diversity in our great state is what keeps us strong! It is cultural events like this that enrich our society and foster a sense of belonging among individuals. By preserving cultural heritage, we not only honour our history but also promote understanding, and social cohesion. I would like to congratulate Kos Dimitriou and The Hellenic Orthodox Community of Parramatta and Districts for putting together the event. I would also like to thank all performers, stallholders, and attendees for making the day a joyful celebration.