‘Vale George Zangalis’: Community event to celebrate the Greek trailblazer’s life

The Greek Community of Melbourne has joined forces with the Rail,Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) and other community organisations for an event honouring the life and work of George Zangalis.

Source: SBS

Highlights

• Event tribute to the life of work of George Zangalis scheduled for 25 April
• He passed on 25 March at the age of 90
• The event initiative was taken by Greek community organisations in conjunction with the RTBU

The trailblazer of Australia’s migrant movement, passed on 25 March.

But an event had already been planned to take place on 25 April to mark his 90^th birthday this year with a special tribute.

Open to the broader community, the gathering aims to celebrate Zangalis’ life of activism.

“George was one of the major proponents and advocates of multiculturalism in Australia , as well as a fierce campaigner for social justice and workers rights,” reads an excerpt of the GOCMV’s announcement.

Since migrating Down Under in 1951, George Zangalis became immediately involved in the working class and wider Australian labour movement and has been a trailblazer and prominent advocate of multiculturalism.

In April 2019, he was awarded Life Membership by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV).

The event honouring his life and contribution will take place on Sunday, 25 April at 2.30 pm at the Andrianakos Centre, Alphington Grammar.