From HellenicIAF@ns.net Sat Sep 27 23:04:00 1997 Subject: [HECA:61] OXI DAY: San Francisco OXI Day at Union Square San Francisco "A Hellenic Celebration of Courage and Triumph" On Saturday, October 25, 1997, in partnership with the Greek Consulate and the City of San Francisco, the United Hellenic American Societies (UHAS) of Northern California is hosting a Hellenic Celebration to commemorate the occurrence of OXI Day (pronounced "o-hee" which translates to "no"). On October 28, 1940, Greece issued a courageous statement of defiance by responding with "No" to an ultimatum issued by Mussolini and the Axis Forces stating their intent to invade and occupy the land. This celebration will honor those who battled with courage and honor to preserve democracy and freedom, not only in Greece, but for all of Europe and the free world. UHAS, the Consul General of Greece, along with the Mayor of San Francisco and other prominent dignitaries, anticipate a successful event at Union Square. The celebration will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be food and drink vendors, live music, ethnic costume displays, dance performances and historical presentations. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with ethnic costume displays and dance performances from local groups. At 1 p.m. Mayor Brown and the Consul General are expected to host the raising of the Greek Flag, the presentation of colors and the singing of national anthems. The program will conclude with music and dancing for everyone. Mark your calendar and come celebrate this important Hellenic event by reliving the history of Greece's courage and triumph with your family and friends. :Points of Contact: Tasos Zografos 415 512-9493, Fax 415 512-0844 Elias Tsiknis 415 776-7090, Fax 415 776-7091 United Hellenic American Societies 129 Glenwood Avenue Daly City, CA 94015 Phone 415 755-UHAS Fax 415 239-7546 by Alexis Scandalis Genung, Hellenic International Artists' Foundation Hellenic International Artists' Foundation (tm) "Celebrating Artistic Freedom & the Art of Life" 2995 Woodside Road, Suite 160, Woodside, California 94062 U.S.A. Voice: (415) 679-1214, (916) 763-0248 Email: HellenicIAF@ns.net, Websites: http://www.greece.org/HIAF http://www.noei.com (various artists)