Wreath Laying Ceremony to mark Greek National Day

The Governor attended Kings Park to take part in a ceremony to mark the 200th Anniversary of Greek National Day, laying a wreath at the State War Memorial.

The Governor and Consul of Greece in Perth, Ms Georgia Karasiotou led an official party of dignitaries from the Flame of Remembrance to the Memorial, where the Governor was invited to lay the first wreath.

The ceremony was also attended by former WA Governor’s The Hon Ken Michael AC and The Hon Kerry Sanderson AC CVO, who is also the Warden of the State War Memorial.

Photo – The Governor with (l-r) The Hon Dr Ken Michael AC, Consul of Greece in Perth Ms Georgia Karasiotou and The Hon Kerry Sanderson AC CVO

Various Australian and Greek dignitaries paid tribute by laying their wreaths and the ceremony was concluded with short speeches by the Consul, the Governor and Mr Simon Millman MLA, Representing the Premier of WA.

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