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Greeks Honor 1920s Asia Minor Expulsion at Panhellenic Gathering

Thursday, 2 July 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The 7th Panhellenic Gathering of Asia Minor Greeks (Antamoma Mikrasiation) took place at the Ikaros Stadium in Nea Ionia, bringing together Greek communities with roots in Asia Minor from across Greece. The Pan-Asia Minor Association of Chania represented Crete at this national commemoration event. These gatherings honor the memory of Greeks expelled from Asia Minor in the 1920s, a defining chapter in Greek history still deeply felt across the country, including in Crete. Visitors in the Chania region interested in this history can explore local cultural associations and memorials that keep these traditions alive. The event reflects the strong community bonds that shape Greek identity and local culture throughout the island.

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