“We’re very blessed to be part of Greece, and to blend the lifestyle of Kalymnos and Darwin.” Join the Kalymonians of Darwin as they share what their homeland means to them and how they stay connected to their culture, traditions and community.  

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.