Karyatides celebrates mothers at Oakleigh gathering

Members and friends of Karyatides gathered astatine the Oakleigh Community Centre connected Tuesday, May 19, to observe Mother’s Day with an day dedicated to honouring mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers.

The event, organised by the committee led by President Ermioni Nassiopoulos, brought together women from crossed the assemblage for lunch, euphony and entertainment.

Dancing.

Guests enjoyed traditional food, sweets and refreshments successful a festive atmosphere, while songs dedicated to mothers — including euphony associated with Stelios Kazantzidis — reflected connected the love, sacrifice and strength of mothers within Greek household life.

The day besides featured dancing and amusement provided by DJ Spiro, on with fortunate doorway prizes and roses distributed to guests. Potted flowers were presented to the eldest and youngest mothers attending the event.

Karyatides, a longstanding subordinate of the Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria, has been progressive successful Melbourne’s Greek assemblage for much than 4 decades, promoting friendship, civilization and philanthropy among women.

Ann Nield (author) and Voula Garth (former president of the Karyatides).

The radical takes its sanction from the Caryatids of the Erechtheion connected the Acropolis of Athens — the sculpted pistillate figures regarded arsenic symbols of strength and support. Organisers said the symbolism continues to bespeak the relation women play within families and the wider community.

Among those contiguous was Ann Nield, writer of the publication Oakleigh is our Life, published successful November 2025. The book, launched astatine Monash City Council chambers, includes a section dedicated to the past of Karyatides.

In remarks during the event, Nassiopoulos thanked members, volunteers and supporters for their publication to the celebration, saying gatherings such arsenic the Mother’s Day luncheon assistance sphere Greek traditions for aboriginal generations.