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How Greece Plans to Celebrate Bicentennial of 1821 Revolution Credit: Wikimedia Commons The year 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the 1821 Revolution against the Ottomans, which eventually led to the formation of the modern Greek state. The bicentennial of Greece’s 1821 Revolution and War of Independence is the perfect opportunity for the country to both celebrate and honor its history, as well as to look forward toward Greece’s potential for the future. In order to best celebrate the momentous occasion, a special committee called “Greece 2021” was formed to organize the national f...

9 January 2021 8:39am 2021 is a highly symbolic year for Greece as it marks the 200th anniversary of the outbreak of the country’s Independence War against the Ottoman rule in 1821. “Greece 2021” the coordinating Committee responsible for the organization of the commemorative celebrations, headed by Ms Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, has announced the program of actions and events that will take place in Greece and abroad. The 200-year anniversary of the Greek Revolution is an excellent opportunity for daring reflection and mindfulness for Greece as well as an opportunity for the count...