Vassilopita Annual Celebration_THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT A SUCCESS!
Dear Members,
We finally made it happen!
Despite the obstacles of nowadays, members and partners of the Hellenic Community joined the traditional ceremony under strict “Covid free” precautions.
During the celebration, the president of the Hellenic Community, Mrs. Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis, addressed a presentation to the participants analysing the mission of the Hellenic Community as well as its role and activities in Monaco and the treasurer Dr. Panagiotis Kyriazis presented the financial statement.
Honorary guests:
Son Eminence le Métropolite de France Dimitrios
Son Excellence Monseigneur Dominique-Marie David, Archevêque de Monaco
Son Excellence l’ Ambassadeur de France in Monaco Stefanini Laurent
The Archpriest of the Ecumenical Throne Michel Seliniotakis
The Consuls of Greece in Monaco Mr. Petros Machas and of Israel Mr. Benzimra Philippe
The Mayor of the Hydra Island (Greece) Mr. George Koukoudakis
The CEO & Vice President of the Prince Albert II Foundation Mr. Olivier Wenden, and the Events Manager Mrs. Laurence Van Zeveren.
Special thanks to:
Our DJ Avgoustinos Galiasos for entertaining us
Our Executive Chef George Gavrias for the delicious “Vassilopita” cakes.
DONATION € 5,650 TO THE PRINCE ALBERT II FOUNDATION
The traditional Greek “Vassilopita” celebration also included a fund-raising tombola session, thanks to the numerous sponsors offering precious products and services to the lucky winners!
The amount gathered from the tombola (€ 5,650) is donated by the Hellenic Community to the Prince Albert II Foundation to support the project of protecting the iconic species of the Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monk Seals of Gyaros island, Greece).
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