From participating in the Annual Greek Independence Day March, to holding functions like its Annual Dinner Dance, today’s Pan Maniot Union of Australia not only provides an environment that creates a sense of community, but also an environment that stimulates increased awareness for the proud history, traditions and customs of not only of the Maniates and the region of Mani, but also Hellenes from all regions of Greece. Even in a multicultural nation such as Australia, pride in one’s national heritage is of Paramount importance, and future generations need to be aware of their national heritage, in order to ensure its survival in more than just the immediate future.

Sotirios Mourtzeas
President