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F lag of G reece
One Symbol - 200 Objects Marking the landmark 20 0th anniversar y of Greece’s independence, the “ Flag of Greece: One Symbol – 200 Objects” exhibition opens first on the island of Santorini for its inaugural exhibition. Often referred to as the “blue and white” or the “sky blue and white”, Greece’s national flag was officially adopted by the country’s first national assembly in 1822 in Epidavros, following the beginning of the Greek War of Independence against the Ottomans beginning in 1821 and represents Greece’s 200th anniversary of independence (1821-1921). The Greek non-profit
organization ‘Flag of Greece’ is celebrating this landmark national anniversary with its first round of exhibitions showcasing 200 objects from its collection, the very first one taking place on Santorini. The exhibition showcasing objects that have never been viewed by the general public, investigates historical, cultural and artistic references through audio and
Flag of Greece, linen, mid 20th century
