The 61st Volume of the literary periodical «ANTIPODES» will be launched in November, 2015.
This issue will publish works submitted by its members, such as poems, short stories, studies, essays, book reviews and οther literary works, in Greek and English.
Submitted works, in order to be published in the periodical must be approved by the Editorial Committee. All material submitted must not have been published previously and is the original work of the author.
The following length limits apply to each category:
- Poems: 100 lines,
- Short Stories and Essays: 2000 words,
- Studies: 3000 words,
- Book Reviews: 1000 words.
Seven copies per contribution should be submitted, these are non-returnable.
The deadline for submitting contributions is the 26th June, 2014.
Works that exceed the specified size limits will be rejected, without involving the Editorial Committee.
Works submitted must reach the GACL by the 26th of June 2015 and must be posted to the:
Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne,
University of Melbourne,
P.O. Box 4307,
Parkville, Vic., 3052.
We encourage submissions to be sent in electronic form to gacl.editor@gmail.com
On Sunday 5th October, the Greek –Australian Cultural League (GACL) presented the periodical “Antipodes” vol. 60 and announced the annual Literary Competition results for 2014. This took place in the wonderful atmosphere of the refurbished hall belonging to the Panarcadian Association of Melbourne “O Kolokotronis”, in North Melbourne with a very large number of invited guests and devotees of the literary word in attendance.
The proceedings began with the GACL Committee Members handing over a cheque of $2000 to the representative of the Greek Community of Melbourne, Mr Theo Markou, towards the completion of the newly constructed building.
Mrs Cathy Alexopoulos, President of the GACL, continued by speaking about the role the periodical has played in the Diaspora and indeed in the promotion of Hellenism in Australia. Aspects of her speech could be paraphrased thus:
“The periodical has been circulating in the broader Australian community as well as overseas for 41 years and is the longest circulating Greek-Australian periodical. Its enduring existence is a credit to the outstanding contributions, the excellent work of the successive editorial committees and the visionary work of the Administrative Committees of the GACL. Throughout the years it has featured works by Greek-Australian writers and artists in either English or Greek whose contribution to the maintenance of the Greek culture and literature is assured. Every year the periodical is dedicated to a well-known person in the Greek-Australian Diaspora who has contributed to the promotion of the Greek letters or the Greek culture in various ways. This year the periodical pays tribute to
The president thanked the members of the League who were involved in the Editorial Board, especially the editor, Mr Kyriako Amanatides (ex-officio member) for his dedicated and tireless efforts over a lengthy period of time, also to Theo and Soula Mantalavanos for their contribution in the page design and layout and to Mrs Dina Amanatidou for her meticulous corrections.
Appreciation was expressed to the many artists who not only eagerly participated in the Art Exhibition “Antipodean Palette” in May/June 2014, but also offered their works for the enrichment of the pages of “Antipodes”. Sincere thanks were offered to the many contributors and collaborators of the periodical as well as the generous sponsors -Peter Zapris- Ellikon printing company, Agora/Dialogue- Dinos Toumazos, Tasso and Matoula Dourvatzidis-Κalimera Kids, Omiros College, Con Antoniadis-Security Plus-Roller Shutters and Blinds and Theo and Soula Maltalvanou – OOI Creative Communications.
The president expressed her gratitude to the commitment and the hard work that all the members of the Admnistrative Committee have displayed in the realization of this event. She also thanked the members of the Administrative Committee of the Panarcadian Association of Melbourne and Victoria “O Kolokotronis” for the important support they offered in liaising for the use of the outstanding premises.
The periodical was launched by Dr Thanasis Spilias who congratulated the League for their excellent contribution to fostering the cultural and literary progress of the Greek community in Australia. Below is a short exert from his speech-
“It is an honour to be given this opportunity to launch the 60th edition of this important journal.
Warm congratulations are due not only to the many writers who have contributed to its success but also to the organizers and the Committee members of the Cultural Association.
Yet again, the original aims and the aspirations of this journal are amply fulfilled, and it continues to provide a respected forum for writers and researchers.
The range of interests comprises poetry, short story, research, gnomics, critique and comments in both languages -Greek and English. This provides opportunities for both Australian born and more confident Greek speakers.
I am sure you will agree with me that the journal is a worthy achievement that justly deserves our appreciation.”
At the same event the results of the Literary Competition 2014, were announced by Ms Konstantina Dounis, Coordinator of the Literary Competition as well the Master of Ceremonies for this event. Mrs Alexopoulos thanked the following people who took part in the judging of the submissions- Dr Thanasis Spilias and Mr Dionysios Mertyris.
The certificates were presented to the winners by Dr Thanasis Spilias, Mr Kyriakos Amanatides, Dr Christos Fifis, Mrs Dina Amanatides, and GACL Committee members- Mrs Cathy Alexopoulos, Mrs Kathy Aronis, Mr Kostas Dimaras, Mrs Matina Panagiotopoulou, Mrs Connie Gregory, Mrs Vasy Petrou, Mrs Athina Ginaki, Mr George Athanasiou, Ms Thalia Andrews and Ms Konstantina Dounis.Everyone congratulated the award winners and wished them all the very best in their future literary endeavours.
Drinks, nibbles and amicable conversations followed.
Should you wish to obtain a copy of the periodical or become a member of the Greek –Australian Cultural League, please send an e-mail to –gacl.editor@gmail.com
Results of Literary Competition 2014
Australia
Ποίηση Ελληνική γλώσσα
Α΄ Βραβείο Επιβίωση τώρα- Μάρω Νικολάου
Β΄ Βραβείο Τρέχουσα ώρα- Έλενα Παλαιολόγου
Α΄ Έπαινος Ευλαβική Θυσία- Χριστίνα Ιατρού-Σοïταρίδη
Β΄ Έπαινος Θλιμμένες Καμπάνες- Καίτη Σαμαρά-Παύλου
Πεζό Ελληνική γλώσσα
Α΄ Βραβείο none
Β΄ Βραβείο Απ’το περιθώριο– Πόπη Μαλλιάνου
Γ΄ Βραβείο Ο Χρόνος- Στρατής Βακράς
Έπαινος Εσύ έρωτα πουλάς άρματα;- Έλενα Παλαιολόγου
Μομόπρακτο
Έπαινος Αν μπορείς κάνε κ’αλλιώς- Καίτη Αρώνη
Poetry in English
1st Prize Dust- Theodore Vogdanis
2nd Prize A Similar Identity- Salome Argyropoulos
3rd Prize Greek Tragedy- Kartia Kehagias
Short Story in English
1st Merit An Invisible Line- Hariklia Heristanidis
2nd Merit For Mitcho- Kartia Kehagias
Panel of Judges
Coordinator: Konstandina Dounis, Committee member of GACLM
Members: Dr Thanasis Spilias, (Melbourne)
Dionysios Mertyris, philologist, linguist, PhD student (La Trobe University)
Cathy Alexopoulos, President, GACLM
On Sunday, 5th October 2014, at 3.00 pm, at the Panarkadian Association of Melbourne and Victoria, “O Kolokotronis” building, 570 Victoria St., North Melbourne (2nd floor) the Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne will launch the periodical “Antipodes” Vol.60, 2014. Τhe periodical will be presented by Dr Thanasis Spilias.
The Greek Australian Cultural League of Melbourne (GACLM) was established in 1970 by a group of young, dedicated and visionary men and women whose love of the Greek letters and culture bore fruit in the creation of an Association that promoted and supported the creative endeavours of Greek Australian artists and writers. The League initiates, organises and participates in cultural, artistic, social and intellectual activities throughout the year. It organises the annual bilingual Literary Competition and publishes the annual bilingual periodical “Antipodes”.
This periodical has been circulating in the broader Australian community as well as overseas for 41 years and is the longest circulating Greek-Australian periodical – something we are very proud and would like to see its longevity prolonged.
Its enduring existence is a credit to the outstanding contributions, the excellent work of the successive editorial committees and the visionary work of the Administrative Committees of the GACLM.
Throughout the years it has featured works by Greek-Australian writers and artists in either English or Greek whose contribution to the maintenance of the Greek culture and literature is assured.
Every year the periodical is dedicated to a well-known person in the Greek-Australian Diaspora who has contributed to the promotion of the Greek letters or the Greek culture in various ways.This year the periodical pays tribute to Plutarch Deliyannis for his the tireless and dedicated contribution to the Greek letters, history and culture in the Greek-Australian community.
Plutarch was one of the founding members of the GACL, in 1970, and its first Secretary. He also served in various other positions thereafter and remained a staunch supporter till his departure.
At the same event we will be announcing the results of the Literary Competition 2014. All welcome.
The 60th Volume of the literary periodical «ANTIPODES» will be launched the 5th of October 2014. Τhis issue will publish works submitted by its members, such as poems, short stories, studies, essays, book reviews and οther literary works, in Greek and English.
Submitted works, in order to be published in the periodical must be approved by the Editorial Committee. All material submitted must not have been published previously and is the original work of the author.
The following length limits apply to each category: Poems: 100 lines, Short Stories and Essays: 2000 words, Studies: 3000 words, Book Reviews: 1000 words. Seven copies per contribution should be submitted, these are non-returnable. The deadline for submitting contributions is the 26th June, 2014. Works that exceed the specified size limits will be rejected, without involving the Editorial Committee.
Works Submitted must be posted to the: Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne, University of Melbourne, P.O. Box 4307, Parkville, Vic., 3052 and must reach the GACL by the 26th of June 2014. We encourage submissions to be sent in electronic form to gacl.editor@gmail.com
On Sunday 6 October 2013, the Greek–Australian Cultural League (GACL) launched the periodical Antipodes vol. 59 and announced the annual literary competition results. In the presence of Mrs Eleni Lianidou, the Consul General for Greece; Mr Kyriakos Amanatides, Honorary President of the GACL; and other distinguished guests, members and friends of the League, the periodical Antipodes celebrated its fortieth year in circulation, longer than any other periodical of the Greek diaspora.
This year the periodical honoured Dr Maria Herodotou whose career as a distinguished educator and academic has spanned more than 37 years. She is currently teaching Modern Greek at Latrobe University.The hall on Level 2 at the Panarcadian Association of Melbourne “O Kolokotronis” in North Melbourne was packed with devotees of the literary word and of the arts from across the Greek-Australian community.Mr George Vrakas was the M.C. again this year and welcomed all with a brief introduction and encouragement for those in the audience who were not members to consider joining.
Mr Kyriakos Amanatides then took the audience on a journey through the history of Antipodes from cover to cover, through the various incarnations of the periodical to its present form. Volume 59 pays homage to the past, in that its front and back cover feature a myriad of covers that had graced previous issues.
Dr Christos Fifis launched the periodical and read extracts from Volume 59 that tantalised the audience. ‘The standard of writing from poetry, short stories and research papers was of a very high standard, and the periodical would make a worthy addition to a home or school library’, he said.
Mrs Cathy Alexopoulos, President of the GACL, spoke about the role the periodical has played in the Greek diaspora and indeed in the promotion of Hellenism in Australia. ‘The enduring existence of the periodical Antipodes is a credit to the outstanding contributions and the excellent work of the successive editorial committees, and the visionary work of the administrative committees of the GACL. Throughout its forty year history the periodical has featured works by Greek-Australian writers and artists in either English or Greek whose contribution to the maintenance of the Greek culture and literature is assured,’ she said.
She added, ‘Every year the periodical is dedicated to a well-known person in the Greek-Australian diaspora who has contributed to the promotion of the Greek letters or the Greek culture in various ways. This year the periodical pays tribute to academic Dr. Maria Herodotou for her tireless and dedicated contribution to the teaching of Greek for over 37 years. She is currently the Head of Modern Greek Studies at Latrobe. Maria is an energetic, soft-spoken, individual who has been a great advocator for the Greek language, history and culture. We, from the Cultural League are very proud to dedicate this periodical to her.’
Dr Herodotou is an inspiration to many first, second and third generation Greek Australians who have a desire to study Greek and retain the language. It is significant to note that a number of audience members were her former students.
Mrs Alexopoulos thanked the Editorial Board, and especially Mr Frixos Ioannides, for his vast contribution to the page design and layout and Mr Kyriakos Amanatides for his meticulous editorial work for this special fortieth anniversary issue.
The President expressed appreciation to the many artists who not only had eagerly participated in the art exhibition in July 2013, but also offered their works for the enrichment of the pages of Antipodes again this year. On behalf of the League, she offered sincere thanks to the many contributors and collaborators of the periodical, as well as the generous sponsors: Peter Zapris – Ellikon Printing, Oz Food Industries, Tasiopoulos Lambros & Co. Legal Services, Omiros College & Kalimera Kids and Agora Dialoque.
The President expressed her gratitude to all the members of the Admnistrative Committee for the commitment and hard work that they have displayed in the realisation of this event. She also thanked the members of the Administrative Committee of the Panarcadian Association of Melbourne and Victoria “O Kolokotronis” for the important support they offered in organising the use of their outstanding and newly renovated premises.
In her speech, Mrs Eleni Lianidou commended the League for its visionary and long-standing work, and the important role that the periodical has played in the promotion and support of aspiring Greek-Australian writers. She spoke of the need to continue to inspire and attract young writers to its realm. She commended Dr Maria Herodotou for her contribution to Greek education and congratulated her on being selected for this dedication.
Following the speeches everyone sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to the Antipodes periodical and the wonderful Ms Anthea Sidiropoulos was on hand to lead the chorus.
The awards ceremony for the literary competition concluded the evening.
The results were as follows:
Australia
Poetry Greek Language
Α΄ Βραβείο Πως να εξηγήσω; Γεράσιμος Λυμπεράτος
Β΄ Βραβείο Ο καημός της κόρης Σταυρούλα Μπεζά
Γ΄ Βραβείο Το τάλαντο Χριστίνα Ιατρού- Σοϊταρίδη
Short Story Greek language
Α΄ Βραβείο Η θεία εξιλέωση Χριστίνα Ιατρού-Σοϊταρίδη
Έπαινος Μνήμες και εικόνες Αγγελική Βογδάνη
Poetry in English
1st Prize That’s when I saw your brute… Nick Trakakis
2nd Prize Lament for a young girl Jena Woodhouse
3rd Prize Redbrick demotic Michael Giannopoulos
Short Story in English
1st Merit Three little Pigs Paul Kiritsis
2nd Merit Journey through the looking glass Kartia Kehagias
Panel of Judges
Coordinator: Cathy Alexopoulos, President, GACLM
Members: Alexander Giannadakis, educationalist, philologist
Kleanthis Papadopoulos, educationalist, philologist
George Athanasiou, author, educationalist
From Overseas
Poetry Greek Language
Α΄ Βραβείο Μοναξιά Νεκταρία Μαραγιάννη
A΄ Βραβείο Μια απλή συνταγή Άννα Ιωαννίδου
B΄ Βραβείο Η μεγάλη απόφαση Μαρία Κολοβού-Ρουμελιώτη
B΄ Βραβείο Τα Αγάλματα Σοφία Μιμιλίδου
Γ΄ Βραβείο Το ταξίδι Ευαγγελία Γίτσα
Γ΄ Βραβείο Τι κρίμα! Μαίρη Υπερείδου-Χατζή
Α΄ Έπαινος Αριάδνη Αρσενία Ιορδανίδου
Β΄ Έπαινος Άραγε Ελένη Σκρέκου
Γ΄ Έπαινος Δίλημμα Νίκος Αντωνόπουλος
Poetry in English
1st Prize The Foreigner Γιάννος Λαμπής
2nd Prize The honey on the bread Έλενα Σταύρου
3rd Prize In the shadow of sadness Άννα Ιωαννίδου
Merit Paradise tears Μαρία Δανιήλ
Πεζό Ελληνική γλώσσα
Α΄ Βραβείο Τίτλοι τέλους Μαρία Γκούσια-Ρίζου
Β΄ Βραβείο Το αμάρτημα του πατρός μου Κωνσταντία Σωτηρίου
Γ΄ Βραβείο Το νησοχώρι Αθανάσιος Πανέλας
Α΄ Έπαινος Εμπλοκή Δακρύων Ειρήνη Δερμιτζάκη
Β΄ Έπαινος Ως πότε θα ψέλνει ανέραστος Ευτυχία Κοσμαδοπούλου
Panel of Judges
Coordinator: Cathy Alexopoulos, President, GACLM
Poetry:
Dina Amanatides, author
Dorothy Poulopoulos, poet, translator
George Vrakas, co-ordinator “Antipodes” periodical 2012
Πεζό:
Δρ Έρμα Βασιλείου, ερευνήτρια ακαδημαϊκός, Τμήμα Γλωσσολογίας του Εθνικού Πανεπιστημίου Αυστραλίας, (ANU)
Δρ Χρήστος Φίφης, επίτιμος ερευνητής, Πανεπιστήμιο La Trobe (Melbourne)
Δρ Θανάσης Σπηλιάς, (Melbourne)
– Cathy Alexopoulos & George Athanasiou
On Sunday, 6th October 2013, at 3.00 pm, at the Panarcadian Association of Melbourne and Victoria, “O Kolokotronis” building, 570 Victoria St., North Melbourne (2nd floor) the Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne will launch the periodical “Antipodes” Vol.59, 2013. Τhe periodical will be presented by Dr Christos Fifis and Mr Kyriakos Amanatides.
The Greek Australian Cultural League of Melbourne (GACLM) was established in 1970 by a group of young, dedicated and visionary men and women whose love of the Greek letters and culture bore fruit in the creation of an Association that promoted and supported the creative endeavours of Greek Australian artists and writers. The League initiates, organises and participates in cultural, artistic, social and intellectual activities throughout the year. It organises the annual bilingual Literary Competition and publishes the annual bilingual periodical “Antipodes”.
This periodical has been circulating in the broader Australian community as well as overseas for 40 years and is the longest circulating Greek-Australian periodical – something we are very proud and would like to see its longevity prolonged. Its enduring existence is a credit to the outstanding contributions, the excellent work of the successive editorial committees and the visionary work of the Administrative Committees of the GACLM. Throughout the years it has featured works by Greek-Australian writers and artists in either English or Greek whose contribution to the maintenance of the Greek culture and literature is assured. Every year the periodical is dedicated to a well-known person in the Greek-Australian Diaspora who has contributed to the promotion of the Greek letters or the Greek culture in various ways. This year the periodical pays tribute to academic Dr Maria Herotodou, for her tireless and dedicated contribution to the Greek letters, history and culture in the Greek-Australian community.
At the same event we will be announcing the results of the Literary Competition 2013, in which participation from Overseas and Australia far exceeded our expectations. Thus bringing forth a higher literary standard and making the work of the Cultural League more important and relevant to our multicultural society. All welcome.
