A representation of the Descent of the Myriad will be organised by the Pontiacs of Australia. They will revive the effort of returning to their homeland, made by the Greek mercenaries who participated in the military operations against Cyrus II of Artaxerxes, in 401 BC.
The representation will take place at the hill of Kings Park, Perth, in Western Australia. Its panoramic view has inspired the revival of the touching meeting of the Myriad with the Greeks of Pontus.
“The exclamation” Thalatta Thalatta “coming from the hills of Thichis, as well as the pyrrichios and the cranes dance that the Greeks danced, nowadays carry the timeless message of the human will and strength to survive, particularly updated in the difficult days that we live” stressed the organizers. They additionally noted:
“The descendants of the Pontiac Greeks will meet on Sunday, June 12th to remember and honor their history and their people. We dance the pyrrichios dance and the cranes dance in the same way our Greek ancestors did 2,500 years ago”.
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