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we Celebrated Greece's bicentennial

HAWC CONFERENCE
June 26-29, 2021
​Spetses Greece


Panel Discussion

Speakers

  • Mr. Pavlos Demertzis-Bouboulis A 6th generation descendant of the Greek revolutionary heroine Laskarina Bouboulina will speak about his grandmother, Laskarina. He is the Director of the Bouboulina Museum in Spetses and a graduate of the Business School at the University of Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Dr. Annita Prassa Historian specializing in Greek History of 19th & 20th centuries will speak about Manto Mavrogenous. Research interests include history of Greek and European Education, Greek Enlightenment, and Greek Revolution. Has written 7 books.
  • Ms. Fotini Baxevani Acclaimed Greek actress, and HAWC Member, will talk about Despina Achladioti, the Lady of Ro. During the evening, she will perform “The Lady of Ro" and transform into Despina, the patriotissa who became a national legend. ​
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Info about the songs and the performance “The Lady of Ro” 

"Kastellorizo Mou"
"Erimopouli"
Support the Cultural Program for Kastellorizo
"Lady of Ro" Performance

Aristeon Award Ceremony

Prof. Giannis Chrysoulakis The Secretary General for Public Diplomacy and Greeks Abroad Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prof. Chrysoulakis will introduce Stella Kokolis.

Stella Kokolis Keynote Speaker and Aristeon Award Honoree Educator & Philanthropist Stella Kokolis, a HAWC co-founder, is widely known as a preeminent community leader, educator, and humanitarian in the United States and abroad. Stella nurtures the values of Greek language and culture, and she has kept them alive for thousands of people. Stella continues to kindle the light of Hellenic education for more than 50 years.

 

Traditional Greek Dance Performance by the Renowned Lykeion Ellinidon

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  • About
    • History
    • Mission & Objectives
    • Activities
    • Board of Directors
  • Membership
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events >
      • National Events
      • Capitol Region Events
      • Great Lakes Region Events
      • New England Region Events
      • Pacific Region Events
      • Southeast Region Events
      • Tri-State Region Events
    • Past Events >
      • HAWC Conference 2021
      • The Jewish Community of Greece Before the Holocaust
      • 2019 Conference Details
    • Event Photo Archives
  • News
    • HAWC IN THE NEWS
    • Press Releases
  • Regions
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