Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Pioneering history of migrant Greek brides marked

The ‘brides of Begona’ gathering for a reunion

The ‘brides of Begona’ gathering for a reunion Source: SBS

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the women known as the brides of the Begona - 900 women who came to Australia from Greece to meet their future husbands.



Share

Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world