Australian Macedonian Human Rights Committee (AMHRC)

[AMHRC]

Dear members of MTO,

For the sake of clarity, the action in the news report posted by Prolet, involves a public campaign among democratically minded Macedonians and Greeks in Greece to put pressure on the Greek government to rescind the discriminatory against Macedonians, 1982 laws.

It is quite separate from the legal action that has been initiated by the AMHRC, MHRMI and the Detsa begaltsi steering committee in Skopje - though it is never-the-less a positive initiative.

If others are now intending to launch a separate legal action, that is their business; though they should start their own separate thread about it on this forum in order to avoid confusion.

Lastly, we would like to assure everyone that lawyers who know their job, were contracted in Greece to manage this action, months ago.

Regards,

AMHRC.

[AMHRC]

Mr. Balkan - Melbourne Performance Saturday July 24th

AMHRC Recommends attending the Melbourne Staging of Mr. Balkan - Saturday July 24 Yan Yean Theatre


The award winning Australian Macedonian Theatre of Sydney visits Melbourne with its latest production.


Mr Balkan, a tragi-comedy traces the emotional trauma and tragedy of the Macedonian Nation. It sheds light on a little known period of Macedonian and European history where Macedonian children were removed from their native homes during the Greek Civil war and re-settled in Eastern European countries. Most were not allowed to return to their homes because of their Macedonian ethnicity. Some who agreed to adopt Greek names were allowed to return and those who refused resettled in the Republic of Macedonia, Australia, USA and Canada or stayed in their adoptive Eastern European countries.

At times hilarious, sad, joyous and bittersweet, "Mr. Balkan" is a celebration of the spirit of family, culture and a yearning to return to one's homeland. At its heart, this play shows how identity is both political and personal: while Mr Balkan´s separation from his homeland continues to torment him in his adult life, in seeking solace in his identity and in the memories of a stolen childhood, he has the will to go on.


Come Laugh Cry and Sing as we remember the struggles of the Macedonian Refugees-Detsa Begaltsi

http://www.plentyrangestheatre.com.au

[Daniel the Great]

Wow it sounds like a great play, and a good price for a ticket.

[makedonche]

AMHRC
Is there going to be any other sessions? The website doesn't give any details on further performances.

[AMHRC]

Makedonche,

To be honest, we don't know. We suppose if the play does well in terms of attendance, then the season will be extended - though we are not sure.

Cheers,

AMHRC.

[makedonche]

Makedonche,

To be honest, we don't know. We suppose if the play does well in terms of attendance, then the season will be extended - though we are not sure.

Cheers,

AMHRC.

Thanks boys, I'll keep an eye out for more sessions, or try and get them to S.A. if possible.

[Pelister]

If you get the chance, go see it ! I wasn't prepared for how emotional it made me feel.

[Prolet]

Pelister, Whats it about?

[AMHRC]

By all accounts it is an excellent artistic achievement and the performance last Saturday night in Melbourne, gave it full justice.

[julie]

Hope they come to SA

[Pelister]

Pelister, Whats it about?

It covers alot of things, but basically its about the begalci told from the point of view of one Macedonia immigrant in a nursing home. There are 'flashbacks' to his past which show how he was dispossessed and uprooted, separated from the ones he loved and how all he has are his memories. There are some genuinely really hilarious moments. I wasn't expecting much, but then I had never gone to see a Macedonian play before. There were many people in tears, because the memories are still so raw for so many. I loved it. If you go to see it, I hope you enjoy it.

[George S.]

That is the best news to be heard in a decade,it's long overdue.I wonder how much is involved in terms of property or damage done.For one thing i wonder if they can ask to be referred as macedonians.I'm really glad to hear that's made my day.

[AMHRC]

Dear members of MTO,

We are just writing to inform you that the application process for joining this legal action will remain open until November this year.

Regards,

AMHRC.

[AMHRC]

Must See Return of Mr. Balkan to Melbourne

AUSTRALIAN-MACEDONIAN THEATRE OF SYDNEY Inc.
АВСТРАЛИСКО-МАКЕДОНСКИ ТЕАТАР ОД СИДНЕЈ
INC9891945 ABN: 96646233538
P.O. Box 227 Rockdale NSW 2216

СООПШТЕНИЕ
Нова театарска престава од Австралиско-македонскиот театар од Сиднеј: Престава за Егзодусот на Македонците

Австралиско македонскиот театар од Сиднеј по барање на Македонците од Мелбурн и Викторија по втор пат ќе ја презентира театарската престава
МР БАЛКАН
Од Стефо Нанцу и Душан Ристевски
во режија на Стефо Нантцу
Мр Балкан е нова психолошка драма, траги-комедија исполнета со емоционални набои за траумата и трагедијата на македонската нација. Истата дава слика за периодот на македонската историја кога невини деца беа присилно иселувани од домовите на своите родители во Егејскиот дел на Македонија и испраќани по домовите на источно-европските држави.
Ова е драма за македонската Голгота. Ова е драма за траумата на располутените семејства, за траумата на над 30 илјади деца која ги следи се до крајот на нивниот живот: стравот од минатото од откорнувањето е присутен и во постарите години, посебно од фактот што не им е дозволено да си ги посетат своите огништа поради тоа што се Македонци.
Преставaтa ќе се одржe во:
Петок, 29-ти октомври со почеток во 19.30 часот во просториите на Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre, Cnr Bell St. & St Georges Rd., Preston.
Со тикети ќе можете да се снабдите на влезот пред преставата или преку веб страницата: www.darebinartscentre.com.au или на тел. 8470 8280 (понеделник до петок од 9 до 17 часот)
Мото: Да се ослободиме од стравот на минатото!





The award winning Australian Macedonian Theatre of Sydney visits Melbourne again with its latest production Mr Balkan

Mr Balkan, a tragic-comedy traces the emotional trauma and tragedy of the Macedonian Nation. It sheds light on a little known period of Macedonian and European history where Macedonian children were removed from their native homes during the Greek Civil war and re-settled in Eastern European countries. Most were not allowed to return to their homes because of their Macedonian ethnicity. Some who agreed to adopt Greek names were allowed to return and those who refused resettled in the Republic of Macedonia, Australia, USA and Canada or stayed in their adoptive Eastern European countries.

At times hilarious, sad, joyous and bittersweet, "Mr. Balkan" is a celebration of the spirit of family, culture and a yearning to return to one's homeland. At its heart, this play shows how identity is both political and personal: while Mr Balkan´s separation from his homeland continues to torment him in his adult life, in seeking solace in his identity and in the memories of a stolen childhood, he has the will to go on.

Come Laugh Cry and Sing as we remember the struggles of the Macedonian Refugees-Detsa Begaltsi.

Friday, 29th October at 7.30pm -Tickets: $28.00, children under 15 yrs $22.00,
concession/pensioners/students/groups $25.00
Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre, Cnr Bell St. & St Georges Rd., Preston.

Tickets can be purchased at the door prior the production or www.darebinartscentre.com.au , box office 8470 8280 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
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[Soldier of Macedon]

AMHRC,

Can you give us a brief description on what will take place from November onwards with regard to this action?