A Unique Anniversary of the Western Civilization
The 2,500th Anniversary of the Naval Battle of Salamis
The naval battle of Salamis is one of the most important historic landmarks around the world. It was then that the outnumbered Greeks mustered their spirit and intelligence, stood strong and defended not only their territory but also their civilization, their universe of values, and their world-view from the foreign invader.
A universe of values for collective life and the democracy that they had started to shape and that they had to protect at all costs.
The strategic importance of the battle resembles the outcome of other battles that marked the flow of world history. It shows that coalitions can be impressive force multipliers, despite their often convoluted decision-making process. It is also a telling reminder of the capacity of the Hellenic nation to work miracles against the strongest enemies, despite its small size.
2500 years ago the Greek youth of Classical Antiquity proved worthy of their brave ancestors. The sacrifice of many of them at the time marked the birthday of Western Civilization whose attachment to Liberty, Democracy, Humanity, and Fair Play contrasts sharply with the Absolutism, Expansionism and Protectionism throughout history.
Today, on the 2,500 anniversary of this historic battle, Greece reminds the world of its role as European and universal civilization’s gatekeeper.
The spirit of Salamis lives on, it will always inspire us.
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The National Council of the Canadian Hellenic Congress invites its members and the entire community to attend the celebration for
the 2,500-year Anniversary of the Naval Battle of Salamis
On September 20th at 2:00 PM CST
You can find out the event local time here: Time Zone Converter
You can register to this online event by clicking here
The event is organized in cooperation with The World Hellenic Diaspora
a project of the Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest – Houston TX
&
The General Secretariat for Public Diplomacy & Greeks Abroad of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece – Athens Greece
And more than a dozen of other Diaspora Organizations across North America
Click link below & then to CANADIAN HELLENIC CONGRESS, Montreal Link to see the AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF CHC
Full details can be found at the official site of the organizer : HCC-SW.ORG