CHD Greece Trip.

Canberra Hellenic Dancers 2024 Greece Trip

On the initiative of the Hellenic Club of Canberra and with the support of the General Secretariat of Expatriate Greekism & Public Diplomacy, the children, many of whom are coming to Greece for the first time, had the opportunity to visit important sites of historical & archaeological interest in Mycenas, the Epidaurus, Nafplio and Chania.

Group of smiling tourists in front of the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, wearing white shirts and sunglasses on a sunny day.

First and foremost, we made it to the top of the Acropolis and visited the beautiful The Acropolis Museum. We learnt about traditional Greek costumes and finished the day off dancing with Antonis Remos.

Day 1.

Group of young women holding hands in a dance class in a room with a wooden floor, mirror, and a world map on the wall.

Our first dancing workshop in Athens! After a full day of dancing we cooled off in the Aegean oceans enjoying the sunshine and fresh European air. We also had the pleasure of meeting Γιαννης Χρυσουλακης, the Secretary General for Greeks abroad and public diplomacy.

Day 2.

A cardboard tray with red and white wavy stripes holding six Greek loukoumades, round deep-fried dough balls, on a wooden table in a restaurant setting.

The dancing continues in Athens with a pit stop for loukoumades.

Day 3.

Group of young adults and instructors posing in a dance studio with Greek writing on the wall, some sitting and some standing, with windows and curtains in the background.

Dance, Dance and more Dance!

Day 4.

Group of people sitting and standing on ancient stone steps at an outdoor amphitheater, wearing matching blue shirts.

Travelling between Corinth Canal, Epidauros, Mycenae, and Nafplio.

Day 5.

Group of young people wearing matching blue shirts posing outdoors in front of a memorial with a cross and Greek inscription, under a clear blue sky.

Goodbye Athens, and hello Crete!

An early start with a visit at the Tomb of Venizelos and Prophiti Ilias and straight off to dance practice.

Day 6.

A group of seven young men standing in a line indoors, holding hands and raising their arms, with a Greek flag and green panels on the wall behind them.

Visited the Church of Virgin Mary for Sunday service, then off to more dance practice, followed by a beautiful lake walk and an evening exploration of Chania Old Town

Day 7.

Group of young people in a room, some standing and some sitting, wearing white T-shirts, likely at an indoor event or gathering.

The final rehearsal and unwinding at the breathtaking Elafonissi Beach before our big day!

Day 8.

Group of women in traditional colorful Middle Eastern or Balkan dresses with embroidered patterns, headscarves, and long skirts, standing together in an indoor setting.

We then performed in the city of Chania, Greece!! What a way to finish off our first ever international trip. We are all so grateful for this opportunity, these memories will last a lifetime.

We met with the Deputy Mayor Νεκτάριος Ψαρουδάκης of the Dept of Tourism and the Mayor of Chania Παναγιώτης Σημανδηράκης. Also a big thank you to Iosif Viglakis for organising us to perform in Strata 2024. Thank you all for this amazing experience which will remain in our hearts forever.

Day 9.

Three women smiling and posing in front of the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, with other tourists in the background on a sunny day.

Group of young people in white shirts posing together near a fountain on a sunny day, with green trees and city buildings in the background.

Group of young women wearing white t-shirts with logos, some with headscarves, gathered in a room with a woman in a pink shirt talking to them. The room has framed certificates and awards on the wall, a fan, and wooden stairs with more young people s

A group of young people standing in a circle in a dance studio, with an instructor in the center, practicing or rehearsing dance moves.

A group of young people in athletic clothing resting on the floor of a large indoor room with wooden floors and high ceilings, some sitting, others lying down, with backpacks and water bottles nearby.

A group of young people participating in a dance class or rehearsal in a spacious room with wooden floors and high ceilings. Some are sitting on the floor, while others are standing or stretching.

Group of young men jumping in a dance studio with wooden floor, mirrors, and large windows. Some people are sitting on the side, watching.

Group of young people jumping in a studio with a wooden floor, white chairs, and a high ceiling with beams, while some adults sit and watch.

A group of men practicing martial arts or dance moves in a gymnasium with wooden floors and high ceiling with lights.

People participating in a conga line dance in a room with a wooden floor and high ceiling. Multiple participants have their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of them, smiling and moving together.

Group of young people holding hands in a circle indoors, standing on a wooden floor, engaging in a team activity or dance.

Group of tourists gathered in front of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, with some raising their hands, under a clear blue sky.

Group of young women holding hands while practicing dance moves in a dance studio with wooden floors and mirrors.

Group of young people and two older men posing outdoors in a park or forested area with trees and a lamppost, sunny weather.

Group of young people posing and smiling in front of the ancient Parthenon temple on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, under a clear blue sky. Many are wearing white t-shirts and sunglasses, holding water bottles.

Open-air ancient Roman amphitheater with a stage set up for a performance, surrounded by stone tiered seating, with a backdrop of an urban landscape and a green hill with a monument or statue on top.

Group of people posing together in a dance studio, some in athletic wear, with Greek text on the wall behind them.

Group of nine young people taking a selfie outdoors, smiling, with a sign in Greek in the background

A group of young adults posing for a photo at night near a body of water with boat masts visible in the background.

A group of people smiling and posing for a selfie outdoors.

Group of men practicing synchronized dance or exercise in a spacious indoor hall with wooden floors, industrial ceiling lights, and large windows.

A cardboard container of Greek dessert loukoumades, small round fried dough balls, on a wooden table in a restaurant.

Group of young adults sitting in an auditorium, some smiling and posing for the photo.

Group of young adults outdoors at night, posing for a photo on a wooden platform with a stone and concrete background.

Four women sitting at a table in an outdoor restaurant, smiling and wearing sunglasses.

Group of people wearing matching blue shirts sitting on ancient stone steps at an outdoor amphitheater under partly cloudy sky.

Group of people wearing traditional Greek clothing, holding hands, and standing against a stone wall.

Group of young adults and coaches posing for a photo in a gymnasium with Greek banners on the wall.

Close-up of a Greek salad with cucumber, tomato, green pepper, onion, olives, feta cheese, and herbs.

Group of seven people smiling for a photo in front of an ancient stone structure with a carved relief above the doorway.

Group of five friends standing in front of an ancient amphitheater, smiling and posing for a photo, with some wearing blue T-shirts and sunglasses.

Group of five young people with sunglasses and blue shirts, sitting on rocks, smiling, with scenic view of mountains and valley in the background.

Ancient stone archway with a carved relief on top, leading to a pathway with rocky terrain and visitors exploring outdoors under a partly cloudy sky.

Group of young people in blue shirts standing in front of a large statue of a historical figure with a book. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day with trees and a clear blue sky.

Group of people taking a selfie on a bridge overlooking a deep canyon with a river at the bottom, clear blue sky, and greenery on top of the canyon walls.

A group of seven young men standing in a line indoors with green panels behind them, holding hands and raising their arms together.

Group of four people standing on a stone pathway outdoors, with trees, a clear blue sky, and ocean in the background.

Aerial view of a coastal city with a bay, buildings along the shoreline, and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

Group of people in matching blue shirts and shorts posing for a photo on a scenic overlook with a bay and cityscape in the background.

Group of young people in blue shirts gathered around a memorial with a cross, on a sunny day near water, with some individuals shielding their eyes from the sun.

A group of women participating in a dance or exercise class in a studio with large windows, mirrors, and wood flooring. The instructor is leading the group, who are all following her movements.

Group of six women posing by a waterfront at night with illuminated buildings in the background.

Group of women participating in a dance or fitness class, standing in a line with arms raised, in a studio with green and blue walls.

Group of friends celebrating outdoors, clinking glasses in a toast, around a table with drinks, food, and snacks, in a sunny, bamboo-covered patio.

Group of young people standing and kneeling outdoors in front of a stone building, smiling for a group photo.

Group of women in workout gear doing squats in a dance studio with green mirrored walls and wooden flooring.

Group of women dressed in traditional Balkan or Mediterranean folk costumes, posing indoors on stairs.

Group of six friends in a lake, smiling and enjoying a sunny day with mountains in the background, dates July 24, 2015.

A group of people sitting at a conference table, smiling and talking into microphones in a bright room with paintings on the wall.

Group of young people and two adult men in a conference room, posing for a photo, with a blue banner, flags, and a portrait on the wall behind them.

Large group of people in traditional and modern clothing participating in a circle dance on a cobblestone square near a river, with historic buildings in the background.

Group of young people in casual clothing gathered in a room with beige walls and ceiling lights, some chatting and standing, others sitting.

Group of women lying on towels on a sandy beach, chatting and relaxing, with several people standing and walking nearby, beach chairs and umbrellas in the background, sunny weather.

Group of young men dressed in traditional Greek costumes, standing on stairs indoors.

A large group of people, many in traditional clothing, form a circle by holding hands on a stone-paved waterfront promenade."

Group of men and women in traditional Balkan clothing posing outdoors on a cobblestone street during daytime.

A street scene in a Mediterranean town with a pink flowering tree, white and beige buildings, a clear blue sky, and a monument in the distance near a waterfront.

View of a narrow canal with steep, rocky walls on both sides, filled with blue water, with a bridge overhead and trees in the background.

Group of nine young adults taking a selfie outdoors in front of a sign with Greek writing, trees, and parked cars in the background.

Group of young people and a man taking a selfie inside a small, rocky cave or tunnel.

Group of five people taking a selfie on a rocky hilltop with a scenic view of rolling hills, fields, and mountains in the background, all dressed casually and wearing sunglasses or hats.

Group of young tourists smiling at the camera in front of the ancient Parthenon temple on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on a sunny day.

Group of people wearing white shirts and sunglasses, posing near a fountain in a park with large trees and a clear blue sky.

Ancient Greek outdoor theater with stone seating, stage with equipment, and ruins backdrop, surrounded by modern cityscape and hill with greenery and a tower in the distance.

Ancient outdoor theater with stone seating and ruins, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

Group of people posing in front of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on a sunny day.

Group of people posing in front of the Parthenon on a sunny day with clear blue sky.

A black plate with grilled chicken skewers, potato chips, a lemon wedge, and a small container of sauce, on a busy restaurant table with empty glasses and condiment bottles.

Group of five young people standing together at an ancient outdoor amphitheater, smiling and posing for the photo on a sunny day.

A narrow street in a European city with colorful buildings, outdoor cafe seating, and pedestrians walking on the sidewalk.

Ancient stone gateway or arch with carved stone relief at the top, in a archaeological site, under a blue sky with a few clouds, with a person in casual clothes walking underneath.

Greek flag flying on a flagpole outdoors against a blue sky with clouds, with mountains in the background.

Ancient Greek pottery displaying various vessels, including large storage jars and smaller decorated vessels, arranged on a display stand in a museum exhibit.

Group of young people wearing blue shirts taking a photo in front of a large statue of a person holding a book on a stone pedestal, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Group of young people standing together at night by a waterfront with colorful buildings in the background.

Group of people dancing or exercising in a studio with green walls and large windows, led by an instructor in a blue shirt and black pants.

Four young men wearing blue shirts and matching traditional Greek pants, white boots, and accessories, standing together indoors. They are part of a team for an event in Greece, 2024.

Ancient stone pyramid entrance with two people standing in front, sunlight casting a shadow on the ground.

People dressed in traditional Greek costumes dancing in a circle on a wooden stage.

A large group of young people gathered outdoors on a wooden deck at night, posing together for a group photo with some people kneeling in the front row and others standing behind, with trees and a stone structure in the background.

Colorful street decorated for a festival with hanging decorations of Disney princesses and birds, surrounded by green trees, with people sitting at tables and walking.