Greek Independence Day 2019 in Melbourne dedicated to Pontian Genocide 100th anniversary

Pontic Greek guards perform outside the Greek parliament on May 19, 2017, the day of remembrance of the Pontic Greek Genocide.

Pontic Greek guards perform outside the Greek parliament on May 19, 2017, the day of remembrance of the Pontic Greek Genocide. Source: ELEFTHERIOS ELIS/AFP/Getty Images)

This year Pontians around the world commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the Pontian Genocide and Melbourne's Greek Community will dedicate, National Independence Day events to them.


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