As part of the 34th Greek Festival of Sydney, freelance writer and short film director Billy Cotsis launches his first book titled The Many Faces of Hellenic Culture. More about the content in this interview that Mr Cotsis gave to Themi Kallos
Billy has travelled to over 48 countries in 17 years to collect stories on Hellenism outside Greece. They combine elements of history with a slant on the Byzantine heritage and the lives of the people he interviews. The book covers Hellenic communities in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the United States. The stories show Hellenic culture surviving despite a dwindling Diaspora and, usually, without government assistance; the language endures despite the rarity of native speakers in these regions.
DATE: Wednesday 6 April
TIME: 7.30 pm
VENUE: Marrickville Library, Cnr Marrickville and Petersham Roads, Marrickville
COST: Free
CONTACT: 9335 2173 or www.marrickvillelibrary.eventbrite.com.au
LANGUAGE: English
