“THE LEMNOS’ FRIENDS OF ANZAC” ASSOCIATION REPORT With the Support of H.E. The President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr . Prokopios Pavlopoulos
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ROLE OF LEMNOS ISLAND IN THE WW1
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The Association “The Lemnos' Friends of ANZAC� is established to highlight the role that Lemnos island has played during the WW1, and especially during the Gallipoli Campaign. It’ s an Association,
established by Lemnians and people who love the island and Greece in General . The Centenary Commemoration of the Gallipoli Campaign provided an important opportunity to all of us,
to reflect upon and learn from our common history. The Gallipoli Campaign remains to this day, a testament of courage, bravery and self-sacrifice on all sides of the conflict. It is a historic event, that has
shaped our national identities, that has forged unbreakable bonds of friendship. Through a number of commemorative events and cultural activities before, after and throughout the
Commemorative year, the people of Lemnos will honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served at the Campaign, but also pay tribute and recognize the significant contribution of their own
forebears. With our help, we try to teach the new generation of this great historical moment, and show the important role of Lemnos in this global historical moment www.friendsofanzac.com
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In order to promote this unknown side of modern Hellenic history and in turn to create multiple benefits for our nation, on a national, cultural, financial and touristic level, the “Lemnos’ Friends of ANZAC” has examined these
historic details and has subsequently developed a long term plan. The first phase of this plan has a three-year duration and initially promotes the world at large, of the role that Lemnos played during the Gallipoli campaign in the history of the British Commonwealth, France, Russia, particularly in Australia and New Zealand that lost thousands of men
and women in the struggle for freedom as well as India, Canada, Egypt, UK, Ireland, Turkey and Greece of course. This three year plan has, as its focal point, the annual commemorations which take place each year in April in Lemnos
and in Greece in general, of the Gallipoli campaign, while at the same time, and on an international perspective, events will be organized to promote Lemnos’ role: historical research findings, congresses and cultural events in cooperation with the War Memorial of Australia, Kings College of London, the Commonwealth War Grave Commission, and international organizations and institutions as well.
Our Association’ Goals: • To promote the role that Lemnos had during WW1 and especially at the Gallipoli Campaign • To promote the Gallipoli Campaign as the beginning of the modern Greek History • To raise awareness for Lemnos • To invite and position ourselves in the Global stage of the modern International alliance. • To connect the Modern History of Lemnos with the History of the last 6,000 years
PROUD TO PRESENT FROM AUGUST 2014-DECEMBER 2015 -Great List Of Events -Media Covering Globally With More Than 1 Million Audience -5 Major Photographic Exhibitions
-Representing The Island In All Commemorative Events In Greece -International Conference In Lemnos -Social Media Pages, Website And Internet TV
-Funding and Sponsoring to the Main Events in Greece, Turkey and Australia -Creating 4 Videos And Films For The Awareness And for 2016:
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Official Schedule of Events "Commemoration activities for the Fallen in the Gallipoli Campaign" April 20th and 21st , 2016 Events calendar April 20th , 2016- Portianou Village Events in Portianou
17.00 Start of the «RUN FOR PEACE” race, which co organized with the Lemnos Athletic Team (Route: East Mudros Commonwealth War Cemetery - Portianou Commonwealth War Cemetery, 18,500m) 17.15 End of official turnout ( Place: the honorary memorial of Brigadier Stephen Saunders, ANZAC Str.) 17.20 Wreath Laying service from the North Aegean prefecture in the area of the official honorary memorial of Brigadier Stephen Saunders Portianou Commonwealth War Cemetery 17.45 Memorial Service 18.00 Remembrance Ceremony and the fallen heroes’ call, to all those dead soldiers, nurses and assistants that participated at the Gallipoli Campaign and laid their bodies at the Lemnian soil. In cooperation with the Commonwealth War Grave Commission, the Athens War Museum, and ‘The Lemnos‘ Friends of ANZAC “ Association . 18.15 Wreath Laying service 18.30 Greetings from The Greek State Officials 18.30 Start of the “RUN FOR PEACE” race under the name “WE PARTICIPATE” which at this part is a symbolic race for the disabled team of the Lemnos Athletic Team. ( Route: Palaio Pedino Village-Portianou Village, 1000 m) Tour in the cemetery PORTIANOU CULTURAL CENTER Termination of the “RUN FOR PEACE” race and awards for the winners and all the volunteers 19.00 Exhibition of photographic material from archives, specialized in WWI. 19.10 The official commencement of the international survey that was proposed at the World congress "WW1 in the Mediterranean-ANZAC and the role of Lemnos", by the Australian Archaeological Institution of Sydney, and which will be carried out in cooperation with various International and Greek institutions and universities. This will be the guide to help us comprehend the times which the Gallipoli Campaign took place, thus leading to a better understanding of the specific role played by each of the participating allies in Lemnos and Greece, as well. ( Co organized with the Lemnos Friends of ANZAC” Association) www.friendsofanzac.com
Thursday April 21st ,2016- Mudros Events in Mudros Mudros Cultural Center 10.15 Salutation from the President of the Mudros Cultural Association. 10.30 Exhibition of photographic materials and memorabilia of the 1915 period. 11.00 Detailed presentation of the International project: "Lemnos through the last 100 years - Facing the next 100 years of history". The presentation will be given by Professors of the Greek academic community who are already coordinating with international educational institutions with the main intention being, to activate the international community so that the mistakes of the past become a better guiding light for a more peaceful future. ( Co organized with the Lemnos Friends of ANZAC� Association). Port of Mudros 12.00 Grand opening of the newly established Historical and Nautical tradition. information center, from the Lemnos Municipality. Wreath laying service at the Mudros commemorative plaque on the port (Optional). Commonwealth War Cemetery of East Mudros 17.30 End of official turnout. 17.35 Memorial Service. 17.50 Wreath laying Service. 18.00 Greetings from Mrs Christianna Kalogirou, Governor of the North Aegean Region. 18.10 Greetings form Mr. Dimitrios Marinakis, Mayor of Lemnos. 18.20 Greetings of the representatives of the countries involved. 18.30 Greetings from the Athens War Museum representative. 18.45 Rhythms and tunes of the WW1 period ( Performed by Lemnian artists). 19.07 Army trumpet salute. Tour in the cemetery. During the days of the events A) The Mudros Cultural Center , the Portianou Cultural Center and Portianou Traditional and Folklore Museum will be continuously open for the public B) The Museums, archaeological sites, will also be open for visitors www.friendsofanzac.com
LEMNOS ISLAND 1915-HELLAS
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The involved countries
United Kingdom
Turkey
Egypt
Canada
France
Australia
Russian Federation
New Zealand
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U.S.A.
India
Hellas
The re-enactement of the Nurses in Lemnos, September 2015
Fotos of last year’ s commemorative events ( Centenary)
CW Cemetery of East Mudros
CW Cemetery of Portianou
Unveiling the plaque of the 2 Canadian Sisters in Portianou Cemetery
Football game between Lemnos and HMAS ANZAC
Port of Mudros
Flags on the port of Mudros
The Lemnos’Friends of ANZAC Association- 1st stage of actions (20162018)
Creation and support of the international research and study opened, where selected university researchers will undertake individual projects. Aim to categorize and utilize historical archival material relating to Lemnos during World War I, cultural and historical. Part of the material that will occur will be utilized museum, interactive visualizing historical knowledge in the above referred area (Lemnos). Presentation of the project "Limnos –Culture and the Modern Greek history", a sound spectacle, music and image viewer, made by the composer Mr. Dimitris Papadimitriou, together with a group of famous Greek and foreign artists. The aim of this project is to present the culture of modern Greece, as created and experience, starting from the Battle of Gallipoli, and the participation of Lemnos in it. This presentation will be accompanied by recitations and photographs era and will be repeated in 15 capitals of countries that participated in the military operations of Gallipoli Campaign (Australia, New Zealand, France, England, United States, Ireland, Russia, South Africa, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, India, Germany, Italy, Belgium) A Celebration which will include the final presentation of the performance of the composer Mr.Dimitrios Papadimitriou "Limnos-Culture and
Modern History", and an international music festival with DJs and military orchestras of the aforementioned countries (October 2018-Moudros) Presentation of a historical theme- four-day festival of films on the WW1 in collaboration with Europeana, but always together with international and Greek organizations. Fair of traditional clothing of countries involved. Culinary event which will give the gastronomy of the peoples that participated in the Gallipoli Campaign and bringing together internationally renowned chefs. Wine making Conference on the economic and cultural dimension of wine internationally. Conference of the Red Cross of the countries of the Commonwealth in cooperation with the Red Crescent, entitled "The nurses during the First World War" School twinning of Lemnos with schools in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom etc. Triathlon Competition (swimming, cycling, running) in the land of ancient Lemnos, with the cooperation and participation of national teams Creating paths with signaling, and siting regions maps Creating online broadcaster for the best view of the above actions and others will follow. Creating Collaboration platform with large institutions and organizations abroad, related with the history of the World (Gallipoli Association, Royal Thames Yacht Club, Commonwealth War Grave Commission, National Orange of France, Anzac
Nursing School, etc.) Creating a platform for cooperation with the Municipalities of Thessaloniki, Florina Amyntaiou and Kea, who have developed relevant actions and promotion of the torpedoing and sinking off the coast of Kea, the "Brittanica" Creation of a "Path of Peace" over the Moudros bay. By signaling and siting of monuments, and creating walking paths, those will be enriched with leisure areas and study in the area.
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All the above described plans and actions, have a final goal: The promotion of cultural and social relationship caused to Limnos, during the Gallipoli Campaign, and comprehensively in Greece the period 1915-1918 and subsequent years. This project development, can progress in three areas: 
Development and creation of jobs, primarily in the processing time. (Siting monuments, creation of thematic areas, development of recreational sites and museums).
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Creating a potential tourist destination, through culture, and developing a series of actions for the coming years, aiming at the high income level of the visitors of historical and cultural tourism, leveraging the creation of investment at every level of business activity (hotels, marinas, development of thematic cruise destinations, aviation, banking, etc.)
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Creating growth model. Highlighting the relationships that existed and methodology developed, and pointing resolutely intend to promote worldwide cultural heritage of a continuity of ancient Greece, we touch on many areas of our country that have achieved similar stories (Battle of Crete, Korean War etc.) in order to move accordingly.
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The custody of these actions will address body elite academics, businessmen and other personalities consisting of: 1.
Prof. Evanthis Xatzivasileiou, Professor of Modern History , University of Athens
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Prof. Zisis Fotakis Lecturer of Naval History , Naval War University of
Greece. 4.
Seoul , S.Korea
Prof. Vlasis Vlasidis, Professor of Eastern, Slavic and Mediterranean Studies, 16. Ioanna Gouvatsou, Em. Gneral Manager of HABC (Hellenic Australian
University of Makedonia ( Greece) . 3.
15. Prof. Michael Toannoglou,Proffessor of Tourist Growth, National University of
Stylianos A. Mantzaris, President of “ The Lemnos’ Friends of ANZAC “
Business Council)
17. Panagiotis Koutsikos, Businessman, President of the Greek-Turkish Chamber of
Commerce, President of the Greek –Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce 18. Harris Davas, producteur télévision/cinéma. Paris france
Assoc, President of Lemnos ‘ Hoteliers Association 5.
Dimitrios Machairidis, Political Scientist ,Foreign Press
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Dimitrios Papadimitriou, Composer and Musician
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Hon. John Pandazopoulos, Em.Minister of Tourism Victoria, Australia
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Efthimia Vacharidou, Attorney
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Kyriakos Ksenakis, Lawyer ,Athens
10. Trianntafillos Kantaras. Em Colonel of the Greek Army.
11. Dimitrios Tsivikis ,Sales Manager of International Company ,treasurer of “The Lemnos’ Friends of ANZAC “ Association
12. Konstantinos Papaleontiou, Architect, special advisor on creative design 13. John Gourtzelas, Businessman owner of social responsibility actions entity. 14. Konstantinos Kotsilinis,Honorary Consul of New Zealand in Greece
Honorary Member : Robert W. Peck , Previous Ambassador of Canada in
Greece Honorary Member :
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