World Landmarks Celebrate Greece’s Bicentennial
- by XpatAthens
- Tuesday, 23 March 2021
On Thursday March 25, 2021, many important landmarks around the world will mark Greece’s bicentennial, commemorating 200 years since the declaration of its independence.
In every corner of the globe where members of the Greek diaspora are present, the anniversary will be marked. Iconic landmarks in many countries will be illuminated in blue and white in honor of the Greek people and their struggle for freedom 200 years ago.
Greece Bicentennial in the United States
Lighting up their most iconic landmark buildings and bridges in the blue of the Greek flag for one night, American cities from East to West will honor the nation of Greece as well as the many millions of Greek-Americans who are part of the fabric of the country.
Lighting up their most iconic landmark buildings and bridges in the blue of the Greek flag for one night, American cities from East to West will honor the nation of Greece as well as the many millions of Greek-Americans who are part of the fabric of the country.
San Francisco City Hall will be illuminated with the colors of the Greek flag on March 25.
The initiative belongs to the United Hellenic American Societies (UHAS) representing Greek Americans in California and the efforts of Taso Zografos, President of the United Hellenic American Societies of Northern California (UHAS).
The City of Los Angeles will mark the celebration of the Greek bicentennial of its War of Independence on March 25 by illuminating the iconic pylons outside its international airport, LAX.
The City of Los Angeles will mark the celebration of the Greek bicentennial of its War of Independence on March 25 by illuminating the iconic pylons outside its international airport, LAX.
Greece Bicentennial in Australia
The New South Wales government agreed that the iconic Sydney Opera House will be bedecked in the Greek flag for March 25, the Bicentennial of the War of Independence.
NSW Premier Gladys Berjiklian announced that the Sydney Opera House will be lit up in blue and white on 25 March to commemorate 200 years of Greek independence.
NSW Premier Gladys Berjiklian announced that the Sydney Opera House will be lit up in blue and white on 25 March to commemorate 200 years of Greek independence.
In a statement released late on Thursday evening, Berejiklian said, “I am delighted to confirm that the Sydney Opera House will be lit on 25 March to commemorate 200 years of Greek Independence. “We are proud to share this moment of history with our Greek community in NSW.”
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Photo credits: Tasos Zografos
Photo credits: Tasos Zografos