Story: Greeks – the Hellenic community

Women selling Greek cakes and sweets

Women selling Greek cakes and sweets

Hellenic festivals and fundraising events have introduced other New Zealanders to Greek delicacies such as baklava. These women are selling home-made sweets at a fundraiser in Wellington in 1990.

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Alexander Turnbull Library, Greek Orthodox Community of Wellington and Suburbs Collection (PAColl 4924)
Reference: 1/2-1798351; F

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Nancy Swarbrick, 'Greeks – the Hellenic community - Settlement', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/151/women-selling-greek-cakes-and-sweets (accessed 19 March 2024)

Story by Nancy Swarbrick, published 8 Feb 2005, updated 1 Mar 2015