The Semaphore Greek Festival is set to return next January as it once again showcases the best of Greek culture across South Australia, this time with the positive theme ‘Semaphore Smiles: (#sema4smiles). The weekend-long festival, hosted by the Greek Orthodox Nativity of Christ Community, Port Adelaide and Environs, under the auspices of the South Australian Government and the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, returns for its 43rd edition January 13 and 14. , 2024. The volunteer-run event, to be held at Semaphore Foreshore, will once again host a beautiful display of Hellenic heritage through traditional cuisine, dance and performances from…
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Recently, writers Francesca Block and Suzy Weiss co-authored an article in The Free Press describing the phenomenon of (largely progressive) Western women converting to Islam. The same day, Teri Christoph posted an article on RedState in which she noted how many recent displays of anti-Semitism (tearing down posters of kidnapped children; calling for the elimination of Jews at protests; denying accounts of horrific abuse (sexual) torture and death inflicted on Israeli women and girls during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7) were carried out by women. To add salt to a wound that has never fully…
According to Fox News, Ramaswamy was the most Googled Republican candidate.Washington: Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy’s popularity and online fundraising surged Thursday, a day after the first Republican presidential debate.According to the Ramaswamy campaign, the 38-year-old presidential candidate raised more than $450,000, with an average donation of $38, in the first hour after the debate.The entrepreneur-turned-politician was hit hard by three of his main rivals: former New Jersey Governor Chris Christies, former Vice President Mike Pence and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.“In Trump’s absence, Ramaswamy leads the Republican Party debate,” the popular Axis reported. The first poll released after the debate…
What should museums do with antiquities seized during colonial periods? This is the question at the heart of a rift between the Greek and British governments.For more than 40 years, the Greek government has been pushing for the return of the Parthenon marbles. While UK policy has been an outright refusal for most of this period, the past year has seen momentum build behind efforts to return prized antiquities.On November 15, former chancellor and chairman of the British Museum, George Osborne, said he hoped the museum could “reach an agreement with Greece”. This hope was shattered as Prime Minister Rishi…
LONDON – A war of words broke out yesterday between the United Kingdom and Greece over the Parthenon marbles. The diplomatic imbroglio led to the cancellation of a meeting between British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Parthenon Marbles are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures that originally adorned the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens. These sculptures were created by the ancient Greek sculptor Phidias and his assistants in the 5th century BCE. From a pagan perspective, the Parthenon Marbles are rich in stories relevant to modern Hellenistic paths and…
Share the article Last update 1 day agoWhile there’s no denying the everlasting appeal of tropical beaches and snow-capped peaks, there’s something about immersing yourself in the history and culture of another country that brings a whole other layer of growth and a real pleasure of travel. That’s why more and more travelers are flocking to some of the world’s greatest cultural centers, especially now that the weather is no longer warm enough for tanning sessions but not snowy enough for a ski getaway either. However, since the world is full of vibrant and fascinating cultures, each appealing in its…
Calling it a “moment of discovery,” Hancock went on to secure federal, state and university grants to study the earthworks and their builders, develop methods to make them more understandable to the public and create a online guide to all earthworks in Ohio.From there, for nearly two decades, Hancock helped lead the team of Native American archaeologists, historians and scholars, including staff from the National Park Service and the Ohio History Connection, who all worked tirelessly to advocate for the recognition of earthworks. on par with other world heritage sites such as the Great Wall of China and Stonehenge.A difficulty,…
DUBAI: On October 24, Sotheby’s will present the largest collection of Saudi modernist art ever to come to auction as part of its 20th Century Art/Middle East sale in London. The sale features a unique set of modernist works collected by Shatha Ibrahim Al-Tassan, a prominent collector who founded the Hewar Art Gallery in Riyadh in 2006. “From a very young age, I was influenced by my father’s passion for defending the arts. I would say that I have always been a collector from afar, walking around as a child, admiring – and choosing my favorites from – the works…
Listen to this article U.S. News & World Report recently released the 2024 Best Nursing Homes list, which evaluates more than 15,000 facilities nationwide. Of New Jersey’s 348 nursing homes, 34 received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 in one of two categories: short-term and long-term care. Launched in 2009, US News’ Best Nursing Homes rankings are based on data from Comparison of home carea program managed by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which sets standards for these facilities, as well as other sources. In 2018, U.S. News added a short-term rehabilitation rating, assessing patient…
CRETE -Rishi Sunak caused an uproar on Greek social media and within its parliament after canceling a meeting with its Greek counterpart at the 11th hour, declaring that the Elgin Marbles were “in the right place”. Scottish nobleman Lord Elgin removed the Parthenon sculptures from the Acropolis in 1801 and they are currently in the British Museum. Mr Sunak canceled Tuesday meeting in London after Mr. Mitsotakis compared the separation of the sculptures to the cutting of Mona Lisa in two in an interview with the BBC. The British prime minister’s office said both sides had previously agreed that the…