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Olympia Panagiotopoulos:
Beneath the Fig Leaves
Olympia Panagiotopoulos Beneath the Fig Leaves:
A memoir of food, family and Greece. In 1955, in a
village in Greece that was marred by war and poverty,
Giannoula and Fotios Panagiotopoulos dreamed of
providing a better future for their children. Australia, it
was rumoured, was a land of opportunity where hard
work brought reward. Leaving behind family and friends,
they set off to make a new home on the other side of
the world. Half a lifetime later, under the shade of a fig
tree and in the dappled Melbourne sunlight, Giannoula
regales her youngest daughter, Olympia, with stories
of her homeland and journey. An evocative exploration
of the ties that bind, Beneath the Fig Leaves weaves
an irresistible tapestry of family, food and history to
stir the heart and senses. Born in Melbourne to Greek
parents, Olympia Panagiotopoulos comes from a long
line of storytellers who inspired in her a love of folklore,
myths and legends. Themes of identity and belonging
are central to her writing and she is a strong advocate
for celebrating bold female characters – in story and in
everyday life.
Selling on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is the perfect option for selling
some Spring Cleaning clear-outs! In this session, we
will learn how to take and upload photos, list items
correctly, communicate with interested buyers, and give
your pre-loved goods the best chance at a new home.
Knowledge of Facebook app is recommended.
BRANCH DATE TIME
Vermont Sth Fri 29 Oct 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
BRANCH DATE TIME
Doncaster Thu 28 Oct 10.30 am – 11.30 am
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