Dynamite - it’s part of the Kalymnian culture, so of course we blow things up! Find out what happens when young people start throwing explosive greetings around! 

How did a bunch of Greek immigrants end up in Australia’s Top End?! Back in the 1950s post WWII, Greek immigrants from the island of Kalymnos made the very long trip to tropical Darwin. Join the Kalymnian community as they share their passion and connection for both Darwin and Kaylmnos. Darwin and Kalymnos are Sister Cities, a program that fosters cross-cultural understanding, building vibrant and connected communities.

For more info head to: https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/

This podcast was made by StoryProjects for City of Darwin’s Sister City Program.   

Production and sound design by Gaia Osborn

Executive production by Johanna Bell

Language consultancy by Alexia Koumpa

Music by Nisiotiko Ksefanfoma

Stories by Tony Miaoudis, Maria Kalitsis, Michael Milatos, Vakina Poniris, John Hilas, Michael Halkitis, George Vazanellis, Sakellarios, Vazanellis, Adoni Pikos, Kiriakos Kalilatzaros, Emmanuel Handakari, Michailis Bairamis, Athena Michailou, George Michailou. 

We acknowledge Darwin's first people, the Larrakia.

Dynamite - it&rsquo;s part of the Kalymnian culture, so of course we blow things up! Find out what happens when young people start throwing explosive greetings around!&nbsp;
How did a bunch of Greek immigrants end up in Australia&rsquo;s Top End?! Back in the 1950s post WWII, Greek immigrants from the island of Kalymnos made the very long trip to tropical Darwin. Join the Kalymnian community as they share their passion and connection for both Darwin and Kaylmnos. Darwin and Kalymnos are Sister Cities, a program that fosters cross-cultural understanding, building vibrant and connected communities.
For more info head to:<a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscover.darwin.nt.gov.au%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CCherry.Cai%40darwin.nt.gov.au%7C03980613c2884159d1a208da11227d3d%7C3a6be4af557a43079cf5117008570a45%7C0%7C0%7C637841137566032249%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0&amp;sdata=%2B%2BlcH0qX0CLIQjfNyqKAVCj6ZLKqwhpjy%2FhbSTueOr4%3D&amp;reserved=0"> https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/</a>
This podcast was made by StoryProjects for City of Darwin&rsquo;s Sister City Program.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Production and sound design by Gaia Osborn
Executive production by Johanna Bell
Language consultancy by Alexia Koumpa
Music by Nisiotiko Ksefanfoma
Stories by Tony Miaoudis, Maria Kalitsis, Michael Milatos, Vakina Poniris, John Hilas, Michael Halkitis, George Vazanellis, Sakellarios, Vazanellis, Adoni Pikos, Kiriakos Kalilatzaros, Emmanuel Handakari, Michailis Bairamis, Athena Michailou, George Michailou.&nbsp;
We acknowledge Darwin's first people, the Larrakia.

How did a bunch of Greek immigrants end up in Australia’s Top End?! Back in the 1950s post WWII, Greek immigrants from the island of Kalymnos made the very long trip to tropical Darwin. Join the Kalymnian community as they share their passion and connection for both Darwin and Kaylmnos.

Darwin and Kalymnos are Sister Cities, a program that fosters cross-cultural understanding, building vibrant and connected communities.

How did a bunch of Greek immigrants end up in Australia&rsquo;s Top End?! Back in the 1950s post WWII, Greek immigrants from the island of Kalymnos made the very long trip to tropical Darwin. Join the Kalymnian community as they share their passion and connection for both Darwin and Kaylmnos.
Darwin and Kalymnos are Sister Cities, a program that fosters cross-cultural understanding, building vibrant and connected communities.

How did a bunch of Greek immigrants end up in Australia’s Top End?!

From Darwin to Kalymnos with Love

How did a bunch of Greek immigrants end up in Australia’s Top End?! Back in the 1950s post WWII, Greek immigrants from the island of Kalymnos made the very long trip to tropical Darwin. Join the Kalymnian community as they share their passion and connection for both Darwin and Kaylmnos. Darwin and Kalymnos are Sister Cities, a program the City of Darwin fosters to promote cross-cultural understanding and build vibrant and connected communities, generating mutual benefits for both cities.

How did a bunch of Greek immigrants end up in Australia&rsquo;s Top End?! Back in the 1950s post WWII, Greek immigrants from the island of Kalymnos made the very long trip to tropical Darwin. Join the Kalymnian community as they share their passion and connection for both Darwin and Kaylmnos. Darwin and Kalymnos are Sister Cities, a program the City of Darwin fosters to promote cross-cultural understanding and build vibrant and connected communities, generating mutual benefits for both cities.

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