Modern Odyssey Special with Dr. Despina Afentouli: 2023 Greek Independence Parade in New York

On this Modern Odyssey Special with Dr. Despina Afentouli, the 202nd Anniversary of Greek Independence is commemorated with the 2023 Greek Independence Parade on 5th Ave. in Manhattan, NY organized by the Parade Committee of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater NY. The main theme of the 2023 Greek Independence Parade in New York is the Return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. The weather conditions did not stop the Hellenes and Philhellenes from celebrating the outbreak of the Greek Revolution following after about 400 years of slavery under Ottoman rule, which led to the creation of the modern Hellenic state. This anniversary recalls the historic ties between the U.S.A. and Greece, the contribution of both the American Philhellenes in Greece’s struggle for independence and the ancient Greek ideals to the founding of the U.S.A. Modern Odyssey with Dr. Despina Afentouli features interviews with thought leaders, artists, and prime movers on issues that aim to inspire. Just as Odysseus’ epic journey to Ithaca symbolizes timeless values, this program connects contemporary life with human stories worth telling.