Hellenic Lyceum Book Club presentation marks Exodus of Messolonghi anniversary

The Hellenic Lyceum Book Club will commemorate 200 years since the historical Exodus of Messolonghi with a special presumption exploring 1 of the defining moments of the Greek War of Independence.

The lawsuit connected 23 May, 2pm, astatine St. Basil’s Randwick, reflects broader commemorations taking spot successful Greece honouring those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. The bequest of the exodus has besides been recognised internationally, including successful France, where works by Eugène Delacroix—inspired by the events—are being highlighted.

The presumption will diagnostic a bid of speakers examining antithetic aspects of the siege and its aftermath. Historian Costas Vertzayias will supply an introduction, followed by Sam Pashalidis, president of the Messolonghi Community successful Sydney, who will speak astir the town itself. Book Club convenor Tina Contos will outline the events of the exodus and its interaction connected the independency struggle, arsenic well arsenic the emergence of philhellenism worldwide.

Eleni Kandylas-Mallios will absorption connected a heroine of the exodus and the poesy of Dionysios Solomos, while the lawsuit will reason with a traditional creation show from the Hellenic Lyceum Dance Group, showcasing customs from the Messolonghi region.

The talk will beryllium delivered successful English, with Greek translations provided, and will see a abbreviated video successful Greek featuring historiographer Maria Efthimiou discussing the value of the exodus.