For this special episode of The Voices of Paniyiri Podcast, we welcome Adrian Schrinner to celebrate 50 years of Paniyiri and reflect on what the festival means to Brisbane and its people.

The Lord Mayor shares his thoughts on the importance of multicultural festivals in shaping the identity of our city, embracing and preserving culture, and bringing communities together through food, music, dance, and tradition. He also speaks about his own family’s immigrant story, the value of cultural connection, and why events like Paniyiri continue to play such an important role in Brisbane’s community spirit.

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John Elisseos and Kerry Raiti from AHEPA join The Voices of Paniyiri to share insights into the organisation’s long-standing role within the Greek community and its involvement in Paniyiri over the years.

From supporting cultural preservation and community initiatives to working behind the scenes at one of Queensland’s biggest festivals, they reflect on the pride, purpose, and dedication that continues to drive AHEPA today.

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In this episode of The Voices of Paniyiri, we sit down with Evi Patounas and George Savva from the Colossus PanRhodesian Society to celebrate the spirit, traditions and legacy of the Rhodian community in Brisbane.

From preserving culture and strengthening community connections to their long-standing involvement in Paniyiri, Evi and George share stories of pride, passion and the importance of passing Hellenic traditions on to future generations.

As Paniyiri celebrates 50 years, this conversation highlights the people and organisations who continue to keep Greek culture thriving in Queensland through food, dance, friendship and community spirit.

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