This year's event combined a commemorative educational happening, dances performed by the Olympian dancers and a greeting by his Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver and a greeting from the Consul General of Greece Mr. Papanikolaou. State Representative of District 25, Honorable Dennis Bonnen sent us a copy of the House resolution recognizing March 25th 2015 as the Greek Independence Day. A unique contribution for the success of this event was offered by the multi-talented Choir of the Annunciation Hellenic Orthodox Cathedral who not only masterfully sang the national anthems of Greece and of the USA but also participated in the inspiring reading of various excerpts from memoirs and speeches of key figures of the Greek War of Independence. 

You can watch the video of entire event here.  You can find below excerpts from memoirs and speeches recited during the educational segment of the event.

Day of Europe Celebration

HCC is supporting the effort of Central market to bring to Houston's community Greek "spirit"

Tonight at 6:30 PM Central market located at 3815 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, will have the "Great Greek Gathering" It will be its version of Greek Carnival. Booths from every department will show-case the finest in Greek products and food. Greek Artist will present original work art, and their expert chefs will cooking and offer to taste, authentic Greek street food. There will be children's activities, and lively performances from the Original Greek Festival Dancers and musical sounds of the Golden Greek Alex Kalo, all happening in the front of the store.

We will be there with a booth to support the effort.

For more details: 
http://passport.centralmarket.com/

For details of the effort and full schedule please click here

Location map: 3815 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX

The University of Houston Health Medical school, The Consulate of Greece and The Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest celebrate together and plant a branch from the original tree from the island of Kos, that Hippocratis used to teach, in front of the entrance of the University. We will unveil a bust of Hippocrates next to the tree,

This present to the medical world of Houston, is proudly presented by Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest, under the Auspices of the Greek Consulate in Houston, with financial support from our member organizations: AHEPA Chapter 59, Macedonians of Greater Houston, Pancyprians, as well as HPST and Ladies Philoptohos Society and several individuals. The event was followed by a reception hosted by UTHSCH.