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ASTANA – The Filia Association of Greek Communities, uniting 17 groups throughout Kazakhstan, is marking its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1993 after the merger of communities in Almaty, Shymkent and Zhambyl, the organisation has been working to foster intercultural ties and preserve Greek culture and traditions.
Panagia celebration in Turgen, Almaty region
The Greek diaspora, totalling seven million worldwide, is one of the world’s oldest and still thriving movements. According to the 2009 census, more than 9,000 Greeks live in Kazakhstan.
“Based on the 1989 census, the Greek population in Kazakhstan …read more
Source: The Astana Times
