Greeks – the Hellenic community


by Nancy Swarbrick

The cheerful sound of bouzoukis; the mystery of gold icons and candlelit churches; spicy lamb and honey-sweet baklava; folk dancing and family gatherings … Greek traditions are rich, but the immigrants who brought them were often very poor.

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Main image: Making music, Tasman Street, Wellington, 1964

Agisilaos Cacaviatos and his grandson playing musical instruments, 1964


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