FESTIVAL HELLENIKA
FESTIVAL HELLENIKA is a project held annually from February through to June and is a major part of the Hellenic cultural scene in South Australia. It is an open platform for people of any background to showcase Hellenic connections to the arts and their Australian manifestations.
The breadth, depth and complexity of Hellenism extends far beyond Greek nationality and encompasses a richly evolving culture beyond borders.
- be an open platform supporting community cultural events as well as artistic endeavours of the highest quality.
- build on our Hellenic/Australian cultural and artistic heritage as part of the mainstream arts world.
- pursue links with other communities and engage with participants and audiences from any background.
- provide opportunities for local artists interested in Hellenic connections to express themselves.
- encourage young people to engage in the arts and provide opportunities for them to understand their origins.
- develop partnerships with mainstream arts organisations and make the FESTIVAL accessible to the broader community