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Celebrating 40 Years with the Greek Heritage Society: Exploring and Preserving Our Hellenic Identity
October 11 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Celebrating 40 Years with the Greek Heritage Society: Exploring and Preserving Our Hellenic Identity
October 11, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Main Event
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Genealogy Workshop (Special Event – Optional)
314 Royce Hall, UCLA campus
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Join the Greek Heritage Society (GHS) of Southern California for a very special celebration of their 40th Anniversary with a unique informational, interactive, and invigorating multigenerational event filled with presentations, exhibits, and inspirational discussions, as well as the opportunity to explore genealogy through a personalized expert workshop. The event will explore understanding the identity of Greeks in Southern California, and methods to share and preserve stories and heritage. The GHS seeks to open the door to new ideas and ways of embracing Hellenism to keep the love alive for generations to come. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
PART I: EXPLORING WHO WE ARE: THE GREEKS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND
Presentations
- Bessie Karras-Lazaris, Greek Heritage Society
- George I. Paganelis, Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection
- Dr. Katherine Kelaidis, National Hellenic Museum
- Gregory Kontos, GreekAncestry.net
Lunch and Exhibits
PART II: A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE INTO THE FUTURE
Panel Discussions
Young Greek professionals in comedy, filmmaking, music, dance, sports and more
Finale
Musical tribute and reception
Optional
Genealogy workshop
This is a ticketed event:
Main event: $50 per person
Genealogy workshop: $50 per person
For inquiries, email greekheritage@hotmail.com
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