Cretan Association of Northern Territory

27/10/2026

🇬🇷 Happy OXI Day!

Today, we honour the courage, sacrifice and bravery of our Greek heroes of 1940.

Ζήτω η Ελλάδα! 🇬🇷

15/06/2026

Thank you Georgia Politis - Darwin Professional Photographer

13/06/2026

05/06/2026

We look forward to seeing you for a fantastic Greek weekend at the Greek Glendi at the Esplanade on the 6th and 7th of June!
The full program is below. Come and enjoy performances by our Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Dance Groups, along with plenty of exciting surprises throughout the weekend.
We can't wait to celebrate with you all!

01/06/2026

The Cretan Association of Northern Territory would like to extend its sincere gratitude to all those who attended and supported the commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete, held on Sunday, 31 May 2026, at the Darwin Cenotaph War Memorial.

We were honoured by the presence of:

• The Lord Mayor of Darwin, The Hon. Peter Styles

• Mr John Christopher Anictomatis, Honorary Consul General of Greece in Darwin

• The Honourable Jinson Charls, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, representing the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, The Honourable Lia Finocchiaro

• Mr Manuel Brown MLA, Shadow Minister for Veterans, representing the Leader of the Opposition, Ms Selena Uibo MLA

• Mr Michael Koulianos, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of North Australia

• Father Christo of St Savvas of Kalymnos Greek Orthodox Parish

We would also like to acknowledge and thank all Greek community organisations, cultural associations, community leaders, veterans, families, and friends who attended and paid their respects on this important occasion.

Your presence helped make this commemorative event a meaningful tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of those who fought during the Battle of Crete in 1941.

Together, we honour the memory of those who served, and we ensure that their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Lest we forget

01/06/2026

We would like to sincerely thank the President and Board of Directors of our sponsor, the Darwin Olympic Sporting Club for generously allowing us to use their facilities for our extra dance lessons this week.
Their support has given our dancers the opportunity to better prepare for the upcoming Greek Glenti weekend and ensure that we can present the best possible performance to our community.
We are truly grateful for your assistance, support, and friendship throughout this time. Your contribution is greatly appreciated by everyone at the Cretan Association of Northern Territory.
Thank you for your continued support. 🇬🇷🤝🇦🇺

29/05/2026

Darwin GleNTi 2026 is just around the corner!
Next weekend, on the 6th and 7th of June, we look forward to welcoming everyone to the biggest multicultural event in the Northern Territory at the Esplanade.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with traditional dancing, delicious food, entertainment for children and adults, spectacular cultural performances, competitions, and fantastic live music.
Bring your family and friends and come celebrate Greek culture with us.
We can't wait to see you there!🇬🇷🇦🇺
Greek Community NT - GOCNA

27/05/2026

The President and Committee of the Cretan Association of Northern Territory would like to personally thank the President of the Greek Orthodox Community, Mr Michael Koulianos, and his Committee for the invitation extended to the dance group of the Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand to be part of Greek Glenti this year.
We sincerely thank you for giving our Cretan brothers and sisters the opportunity to come and experience this beautiful event that is proudly held every year in Darwin by the Greek Community.
We truly appreciate the support, hospitality, and unity between our communities.
Greek Community NT - GOCNA
Darwin GleNTi
Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand

We are delighted to announce that the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand will be taking part in this year’s GleNTi Festival.

The history of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand began on 13 April 1980, with the establishment of the Pancretan Organisation of Australia.

Since then, the Federation has stood as the central body representing Cretan associations across Australia and New Zealand, with a strong vision of uniting Cretans of the diaspora and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Crete for future generations.

Through conferences, cultural festivals, commemorative ceremonies, youth initiatives, and community events, the Federation continues to keep alive the traditions, music, dances, history, customs, and values of Crete.

We are truly grateful to have them join us at GleNTi Festival, and we look forward to watching them perform and share the spirit, pride, and traditions of Crete with our community.

Major Event Sponsor: Tourism and Events NT

Greek Community NT - GOCNA
Darwin GleNTi

21/05/2026

One of the best weekends of the year is finally here! 🔥🇬🇷

Darwin Glenti returns on the 6th & 7th of June — two days full of Greek culture, dancing, music, food, and unforgettable memories.

Don’t miss one of Darwin’s most loved events of the year!

21/05/2026

The Cretan Association of the Northern Territory proudly invites the community to attend the commemorations for the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete.

📅 Sunday, 31 May 2026

⛪ 9:30 a.m.
Doxology and Memorial Service
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

🌺 11:30 a.m.
Wreath Laying Ceremony
📍 Darwin Cenotaph

Join us as we honour the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of all those who fought during the Battle of Crete and remember the strong bond between Greece and Australia.

Lest We Forget.