The Hellenic Writers’ Association of Australia (SELSA) proudly presented the 38th issue of its literary magazine “O Logos”, at an event held in Melbourne dedicated to acclaimed author Dionysia Mousoura.
The launch attracted a strong turnout from the Greek Australian literary community, marking another milestone for the long-standing publication which continues to champion Greek language and literature in Australia.
A moving tribute to Dionysia Mousoura
The main address of the evening was delivered by Dina Gerolymou, Author and Journalist, who presented the latest issue of O Logos with great success, engaging the audience with her eloquent remarks and thoughtful reflections on Mousoura’s contribution to contemporary Greek Australian writing.
Visibly moved, Mousoura expressed her gratitude to the organisers and readers, reflecting on her literary journey.
Distinguished speakers and contributors
Short addresses were also given by Evangelos Plokamakis, Vice President of SELSA, who served as MC; John Sachinidis, President of SELSA; Maria Triantafyllou, Deputy Coordinator of Education for Australia and New Zealand; and Paola Haidouli, Treasurer of SELSA.
Special acknowledgements were made to Evelina Karakasi, for the magazine’s captivating cover design, and Frixos Ioannidis, for his meticulous layout work, both of whom contributed to the professional quality of the publication.
Student Literary Competition Awards
The evening concluded with the presentation of awards for the Student Literary Competition, celebrating young writers who showcased their creativity and love for the Greek language.
Winners were as follows:
- Primary School Category: Petra Dongiti
- High School Category (Group Participation): Alexandra Barbagiannis, Maria Voudouris, and Angeliki Konstas
- Senior High School Category: Eirini Katsouli
Awards were presented by Odysseas Kripotos, member of the evaluation committee, and Mr Sachinidis, President of SELSA. The winning works are published in this latest issue of O Logos.
Music and appreciation
The atmosphere was enriched with live music performances by Evangelia Baxa (mandolin and vocals) and Maria Andaras Dalamagas (accordion and vocals), adding a melodic touch to the celebration.
In closing, SELSA extended its heartfelt thanks to the sponsors of “O Logos” – the National Bank of Greece, Barton Sach Lawyers, Merri-bek Real Estate, and Socrates Tsourdalakis – whose generous support made the printing of the magazine possible once again this year.
