The Secret Hellenic Heritage of Melbourne 's Footscray

Join me on "Voltes with Elias" this week as I explore the vibrant inner west Melbourne suburb of Footscray, with a special focus on it's rich Greek culture and diaspora!

In this video, we walk through Melbourne 's Footscray with Dean Kotsianis the co-founder of "Yitonia", a newly founded Greek community hub that embodies the spirit of connection and tradition. Discover what makes Yitonia a unique project for Melbourne's Greek community and beyond. We even check out some local Melbourne street art in Footscray!

Our journey doesn’t stop there! We also visit the home of Manoli where we see his love of Crete and his garden while treating us to a taste of his homemade Tsikoudia (τσικουδιά / ρακή), a traditional Greek spirit. This authentic experience offers a glimpse into the heart of Greek traditions, right here in Footscray.