November 14: Parthenon Day

Public Events Directory - Previous Article - Next Article

From: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" <dist@hri.org>

Originally From: "Anastasios A. Mexas" <mexas@webleicester.co.uk>

The Union of Hellenic Student Societies in the U.K. (E.E.F.K.ME.B) would like to draw your attention to an issue which is of a great importance to both the Greek and British nations; this issues concerns the return of the Parthenon marbles currently on display in the British Museum in London.

The Union of Hellenic Student Societies in the U.K. (E.E.F.K.ME.B) has taken the initiative to inform the public and challenge both the Greek and British governments to make further and decisive steps on the issue. The Union has assigned Friday 14th November 1997 as Parthenon Day.

Activities that will take place during the Parthenon Day include:

• A mass emailing to: The British government, The Labour Party, The British Museum, and the British embassy in Athens asking The British and Greek governments to enter negotiations to decide on a timetable for the return of the Parthenon marbles.
• Demonstrations outside the British Museum and the Ministry of Heritage in London, and British Embassies worldwide.
• Debate discussions will be organised by Student Hellenic Societies in U.K. Universities

This initiative is supported by a number of Hellenic and Philhellenic organisations and institutions worldwide. We would be more that grateful if you could help us publicise the event.

This is the first of a number of press releases that will be dispatched to you concerning Parthenon Day.

For more information on this event please contact:

UK: Mr. Nicholas Karaoulanis
Tel: 0116 273 9111
E.E.F.K.ME.B.

Greece: Mr. Anastasios Mexas
Tel: 093 256 073

CYPRUS: Mr Vasilis Haskas
Tel: 00357 5 333865 and 00357 5 726747

U.S.A.: Mr Agelos Agelatos
Tel: 813 7253500
VOICE OF GREEKS

SOUTH AFRICA: Mr. Akis Anastasiou
0027 11 8301288
NEW PANHELLENIC VOICE

or E-mail: parthenonday@usa.net

Public Events Directory - Previous Article - Next Article