Culture is the expression of how we perceive the world, how we interpret our environment and evaluate the people we encounter. Our personal interpretation of what we perceive is guided by factors as diverse as affections, convictions, preconceived notions, beliefs and values. In other words, culture is about positioning oneself within one’s environment and community. But at the same time, culture can also be about distancing or separating from individuals or communities. How culture provides direction and stability When culture helps us position ourselves in our environment, it orients us and creates identities. However, just like cultures, identities are not…
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The National Herald newspaper has published the annual list of the 50 richest Greek-Americans. In the later years of the special issue, it highlights successful Greeks. Skill, knowledge, perseverance and timing. People on our annual list benefit from all of these gifts, in greater or lesser quantities. This special issue, presented annually by TNH, offers a look at members of our community who have reached the top in their fields and profited immensely, often bringing benefits to those around them as well. See the list of richest Greek Americans: – Jim Davis: 4.2 billion – Hasiotis Family: 3.9 billion –…
“I don’t think they should remove things from where they came from,” said Isidora Labbé, a 23-year-old Chilean who came to see Hoa Hakananai’a, an ancient basalt statue, or moai, taken in 1868. by the crew of a British ship from Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, a Chilean territory in Polynesia. “For the people of the island, this is a very important thing,” said Ms. Labbé. “He is a guardian of peace and security.”A new museum conceptThe fact that the British Museum is one of the greatest attractions in the world, where everyone can see, in one place, the achievements…
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Dimitri Vegas of the famous electronic duo Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike spoke with Markos Papadatos of HNA about Dino Warriors, his latest projects, his Greek origins and the defining moments of his career. He spoke about the Alien Samurai Dino Warriors comic and the NFT project with the creators of the Batman Movie franchise hosted by the ENVOY Network. This project is aimed at genuine and long-forgotten fans of the niche cartoon series and gives them the opportunity to own a piece of their past. “I’ve been working on Dino Warriors for a few years, and it’s been an…
(Astoria, NY) – Senator Mike Gianaris, Assembly Member Aravella Simotas, Council Member Costa Constantinides and Queens Borough President Melinda Katz hosted a Greek Independence Day celebration at the Stathakion Center in Astoria. Queens elected officials celebrated the occasion with a ceremony recognizing Greek heritage and culture and honoring local community leaders.This year’s honorees were four Greek women who have made significant contributions to the Greek community. Honorees included Evgenia Soldatos, ADA, of the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, Jenny Emexezidis, Chief Financial Officer of the Queens Medallion Group of Companies and Melrose Ballroom, Nomiki Kastanas of Greek National Television and…
“Once again, you honor the Greek-American people of America in the most extraordinary way, with the annual celebration of Greek Independence Day here at the White House,” Archbishop Elpidophoros said in his address to the President American Joe Biden, at the White House. Celebrating Greek Independence on April 4, 2024 at the White House. The Archbishop of America was at the White House, where the celebration of Greek independence of 1821 is traditionally celebrated, in the presence of the American president and Greek-Americans. This important occasion not only carries deep symbolic value, but also serves as a vital opportunity for…
MULTICULTURAL The Rugby League community is multicultural, reflecting the diversity of modern Australia. Historically, Rugby League has attracted players of English, Irish, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Later, the game attracted players whose parents and grandparents came from Lebanon, Italy, Greece and Malta. We are one of the most culturally diverse sports in Australia and New Zealand. In recent times, players of Pacifica and Māori descent are increasingly reflected in rugby league rankings. Across the NRL competition, 45% identify as Pacifica and Māori and 12% as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. …
The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis has authorized priests to bless same-sex couples, his most definitive step yet to make the Roman Catholic Church more welcoming to LGBTQ Catholics and more reflective of his vision of a more pastoral and less rigid Church.The Vatican has long said it cannot bless same-sex couples because it would undermine the Church’s doctrine that marriage is only between a man and a woman.But the new rule makes clear that blessing a same-sex couple is not the same as a sacrament of marriage, a formal ceremonial rite. He also emphasized that it was not…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 12:05 a.m. ET, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 US News & World Report has released its list of Ranking of the best countries in the world for 2023showcasing the world’s best based on a comprehensive list of qualifications ranging from economics to cultural heritage and more. This year, Switzerland retained its position as the best country in the world for the sixth time. This year, Canada ranks second among the best countries in the world. Sweden and Australia both made good progress, moving up two and three places respectively, to rank among the top five countries…