Review The Multicultural Collingwood Thread re

[BringouttheGimp]

Ahem Dandenong Rd not Nepean Hwy

If you're on the Nepean re.. North Rd straight into Oakleigh re.. I do the transit lunch/dinner shit there when I'm going to and from Rye.

 

[magpies42]

Conspiracy theories on the topic have been centuries in the making re.. the loaded gun is the ancient Greek coin.

The 16 point star is representative of the 12 Greek gods and earth wind water and fire.

Ade re..

Goooooo planet

 

[BringouttheGimp]

Always a good feed re.. every Greek and their grandmother has been to this Iconic Greek Restaurant.. If you can afford to throw functions like me or if you can convince your office to organise a function there.. go for it re..

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Delicious Greek lamb
Saganaki to start

Greek salad

Or fish platter
Saganaki to start
Greek salad


Delicious!

 

[WalterBlaknWhte]

One of my buddies in primary school took me to his Greek grandmother's house.

She had baked a cake. She served us half each with scoops of ice cream, urging us to eat it all because we were too skinny.

 

[neilk]

One of my buddies in primary school took me to his Greek grandmother's house.

She had baked a cake. She served us half each with scoops of ice cream, urging us to eat it all because we were too skinny.

She’d probably be thrown into gaol these days for child abuse.

 

[spartan-magpie]

Souvlaki hq in Doncaster East is alright.

Fish and burger co next door makes a nice burger.

 

[BringouttheGimp]

Best burgers in Melbourne.. if you're in the area go for it. Old school burgers. Greek owners.

 

[loki04]

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Do you live in Australia are Australian born and barrack for another country? Personally never understood this, is it due to Aussies being average at the sport that led to it or is it due to a heavy family cultural upbringing of the old country?

Can understand it as a secondary side (or if you personally directly immigrated from there) but I have seen many people who will barrack for the "old country of their parents" over their own actual country of Australia, this I don't get.
It also makes you wonder if the 2 countries went to war what would be the side that these people take?

I also find it interesting that Aussie born and bred people claim they are Greek, Italian, Maori etc rather then Aussie with greek/Italian/Maori etc heritage almost like Australia is only a place they reside and is secondary in their heart (I worked with some maori's that all but hate all things Aussie but live here work here and have no intent on returning to NZ but refuse to say they are Aussie instead saying the are New Zealanders even ones born here!).

I'm all for celebrating your heritage and acknowledging where you descended from but find it interesting that people still identify themselves of a foreign country they don't live in or were even born in.

What happens when you have 4 or more different nationalities as descendants ? Im English Scottish Welsh and German descendant some of my cousins are of Aboriginal, English, German and Afgan on one side the other has English Welsh and Greek, my brother and sister are English, Italian and German descent.
Australia is a melting pot of countries and the genetics of many a very varied ethnicity's but in most of those cases they just say they are Aussie and proud t be so.


Not having a go at anyone just find it hard to grasp this mentality personally, and interested in the thoughts on WHY from those who do it?

 

[CFC2010]

Not having a go at anyone just find it hard to grasp this mentality personally, and interested in the thoughts on WHY from those who do it?

Hi loki04,

Just read your post and I get your confusion mate.

I see myself as an Australian-Greek and although I was born here I still have Greek blood running through me.
I have been back to my parents villages and will have the utmost respect and pride for my heritage and what my parents sacrificed to make a better life for my brother and I.

On the other hand in the words of Jim from Acropolis Now my three kids are 100% "skippy the bush kangaroothes"

 

[Football God]

If you're looking for a decent Greek feed day/night.. just off the Nepean re.. get to see the latest trends in Lonsdale and Adidas clothing as well..

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I used to be one of the chefs at the No Name restaurant when it first opened up. Was so busy. We had 900+ people functions for NYE. Good times.

 

[ottoman]

Do you live in Australia are Australian born and barrack for another country? Personally never understood this, is it due to Aussies being average at the sport that led to it or is it due to a heavy family cultural upbringing of the old country?

Can understand it as a secondary side (or if you personally directly immigrated from there) but I have seen many people who will barrack for the "old country of their parents" over their own actual country of Australia, this I don't get.
It also makes you wonder if the 2 countries went to war what would be the side that these people take?

I also find it interesting that Aussie born and bred people claim they are Greek, Italian, Maori etc rather then Aussie with greek/Italian/Maori etc heritage almost like Australia is only a place they reside and is secondary in their heart (I worked with some maori's that all but hate all things Aussie but live here work here and have no intent on returning to NZ but refuse to say they are Aussie instead saying the are New Zealanders even ones born here!).

I'm all for celebrating your heritage and acknowledging where you descended from but find it interesting that people still identify themselves of a foreign country they don't live in or were even born in.

What happens when you have 4 or more different nationalities as descendants ? Im English Scottish Welsh and German descendant some of my cousins are of Aboriginal, English, German and Afgan on one side the other has English Welsh and Greek, my brother and sister are English, Italian and German descent.
Australia is a melting pot of countries and the genetics of many a very varied ethnicity's but in most of those cases they just say they are Aussie and proud t be so.


Not having a go at anyone just find it hard to grasp this mentality personally, and interested in the thoughts on WHY from those who do it?

Interesting point you make.
I was born in Turkey, grew up in Aus and am back in Turkey at the moment.
I am constantly arguing with my cousins here because I refer to myself as being Australian. Whereas they keep trying to tell my that I am Turkish.
If there is a soccer game between Turkey and Aus I will support Aus.
I guess ultimately it's a case of what you feel. I have Turkish heritage but identify myself as being Australian.

(I must admit as a kid I supported West Indies in cricket but that was only because back then they were so cool. )

 

[Football God]

Do you live in Australia are Australian born and barrack for another country? Personally never understood this, is it due to Aussies being average at the sport that led to it or is it due to a heavy family cultural upbringing of the old country?

Can understand it as a secondary side (or if you personally directly immigrated from there) but I have seen many people who will barrack for the "old country of their parents" over their own actual country of Australia, this I don't get.


Not having a go at anyone just find it hard to grasp this mentality personally, and interested in the thoughts on WHY from those who do it?

Yes I was born in Australia and see myself as a proud Australian and proud of my families heritage also. I’m more closer to my dads side of the family which the Italian side and my Nonna was the one who brought me up (stayed there, always went there after school and watched tv and always fed me pasta, lasagna etc. so I’m very lucky to have her. A lot of people with Italian, Greek and other backgrounds had it like this.

Even little things as a youngster, like playing FIFA who would you rather use? A 5 star Italian team with your favourite players? Or 2 star Australia?

Both countries are in my heart but Australia does come first. I’d still go to Lygon st to watch Italy play in the big games (if they were good enough )

 

[Football God]

 

[ottoman]

Guess I should post the AFL Turkish team of the century.











Ummmmmmmmmm.
Guess not.

 

[WalterBlaknWhte]

Guess I should post the AFL Turkish team of the century...

Guess the strategy is kick it to Otto

 

[BringouttheGimp]

Do you live in Australia are Australian born and barrack for another country? Personally never understood this, is it due to Aussies being average at the sport that led to it or is it due to a heavy family cultural upbringing of the old country?

Can understand it as a secondary side (or if you personally directly immigrated from there) but I have seen many people who will barrack for the "old country of their parents" over their own actual country of Australia, this I don't get.
It also makes you wonder if the 2 countries went to war what would be the side that these people take?

I also find it interesting that Aussie born and bred people claim they are Greek, Italian, Maori etc rather then Aussie with greek/Italian/Maori etc heritage almost like Australia is only a place they reside and is secondary in their heart (I worked with some maori's that all but hate all things Aussie but live here work here and have no intent on returning to NZ but refuse to say they are Aussie instead saying the are New Zealanders even ones born here!).

I'm all for celebrating your heritage and acknowledging where you descended from but find it interesting that people still identify themselves of a foreign country they don't live in or were even born in.

What happens when you have 4 or more different nationalities as descendants ? Im English Scottish Welsh and German descendant some of my cousins are of Aboriginal, English, German and Afgan on one side the other has English Welsh and Greek, my brother and sister are English, Italian and German descent.
Australia is a melting pot of countries and the genetics of many a very varied ethnicity's but in most of those cases they just say they are Aussie and proud t be so.


Not having a go at anyone just find it hard to grasp this mentality personally, and interested in the thoughts on WHY from those who do it?

Good question re.

I am Australian born. So I am Australian. If Australia was opposed to Greece in any sport I would support Australia.

We live in the second most cosmopolitan country in the world.. the way we can distinguish ourselves here is to refer to ourselves by our ethnicity. When I go out and girls are trying to pick me up.. they always ask me 'what's your ethnicity' and shit re.. I've never told em I'm Australian re.. always Greek. When I'm overseas I always say I'm Australian re.. they love Aussies abroad so it increases your chances of picking up there as well re.

There's also variances of adopting culture from overseas.. assimilation and social inclusion and acceptance as well re.. but that requires more of a deeper discussion re..

Perhaps assimilation is accepting that there are ethnic groups that like to hang out with each other. It all goes back to upbringing I suppose re.. how many of us went to uni for eg and on our first day sought to associate with people we know share the same ethnic background.. it's a comfort zone thing re.. respecting that there are groups in an agora full of folk from different backgrounds.. but also mixing it up when need be. Respecting each other as individuals and as groups. Being welcoming when need be.

 

[Kreme Pie]

Guess I should post the AFL Turkish team of the century.

Ummmmmmmmmm.
Guess not.

And the Team is...

Sedat Sir & Taylin Duman

 

[ottoman]

And the Team is...

Sedat Sir & Taylin Duman

Have to admit that's a pretty impressive line up.
Should give the Italian team of the century a run for their money.

 

[Kreme Pie]

A little something relevant to this thread.
Check the link out...


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_VFL/AFL_players_with_international_backgrounds

 

[Maggie5]

Eleni (nice Greek girl) is going to umpire the Carlton v Essendon game.

 

[Nebula1971]

So where to I get a good Souva from?

10 Greek Plates Martin Street Brighton. My mate Bill owns it. Very good modern Greek food re...

 

[Nebula1971]

The only Greek singer to bring a tear to my eye..

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This guy is a legend too. This track is a tear jerker too. Politically nails it and sends a strong message to the banksters trying to fu(k greece over.



http://lyricstranslate.com/en/ma-ego-eimai-ellinas-im-greek.html

 

[BringouttheGimp]

This guy is a legend too. This track is a tear jerker too. Politically nails it and sends a strong message to the banksters trying to fu(k greece over.



http://lyricstranslate.com/en/ma-ego-eimai-ellinas-im-greek.html

Beautiful song re.. played it for the old man in hospital.. he got a bit emotional.

 

[CFC2010]

This guy is a legend too. This track is a tear jerker too. Politically nails it and sends a strong message to the banksters trying to fu(k greece over.



http://lyricstranslate.com/en/ma-ego-eimai-ellinas-im-greek.html

Beautiful song re.. played it for the old man in hospital.. he got a bit emotional.

I love this Greek word.......ρουφιάνος.