The Greeks in the Antipodes

Greek PM Konstantinos Karamanlis inaugurated the passenger liner Patris. The Patris made a total of 91 voyages to Australia between 1959 and 1975. Source: Greek Shipping Miracle Museum

In this first episode of Many Voices - One Heart, we travel to Australia and New Zealand - the Antipodes. After the Second World War, hundreds of thousands of Greek migrants found their new home in these two countries. What is their story and how did they influence modern Australia and New Zealand?

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Featuring 

George Kanarakis, Adjunct Professor in History at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. He has published books about the Greek language and the Greek influence on Australian society.

 

Producer: Odysseas Kripotos

Interviews: Themis Kallos

Technical Producer: Qazim Menxhiqi