Cyprus Consulate in Houston joins HCC-SW

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On May 12 2020 during the tactical Board meeting,  the BoD voted unanimously to accept the Consulate of Cyprus in Houston as an Honorary Organization member in the Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest.

We welcome the new Organization and the new Consul Mr. Chris Angelides to our Family! 

Together with The Friends of Cyprus we already planned several events related to Cyprus, such as the welcoming of the Cyprus Ambassador to the US Mr. Lyssiotis, the memorial of the Turkish Invasion to Cyprus, the celebration of Independence of Cyprus, and many more to come.

We all appreciate the efforts of Mr. Aggelides as the new Honorary consul in Houston, to all the aforementioned events 

Welcome!!!!!

 

 

Center preserves Greek culture

Center preserves Greek culture

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By R. Clayton McKee For The Chronicle

 

When Peter Vossos was growing up in South Dakota, his Greek heritage was not exactly foremost on his mind.

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Today, the Missouri City resident feels differently. “As I grew older, I began to appreciate my Greek roots a little more,” he said. “We have a culture and history that had more impact on Western history than any other.”

 

Vossos decided he wanted to pass on that appreciation and knowledge to his children and grandchildren.

That's why he decided to support efforts to create the Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest three years ago.

“How do we protect Hellenic culture in Houston for those of Hellenic descent and those who are interested in it?” said Vossos, who now serves on the nonprofit organization's 20-member board.
The resulting organization, based at 3015 Richmond Ave. in Houston's Upper Kirby District, hosts community activities and special events throughout the year.

 

Nicholas Checkles, M.D., and Anthony  Kouzounis, president of the Hellenic Cultural  Center, look at the poster for the upcoming  presentation of Euripides' “Troides” at  Houston Baptist Univeristy.

 

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