BICENTENNIAL INITIATIVE 1821-2021
History as inspiration for the future
The upcoming celebration of the 200 years since the outbreak of the Greek Revolution of 1821 and the War of Independence will be a key historical event: it is both an occasion to recognize the struggles and sacrifices of our people, while it also requires us to think on the present-day position of our country and its future.
The bicentennial requires a coordinated approach to the organization of related events, backed by teamwork and collaboration. All of us have a historic and moral duty to contribute to this celebration, with its events in Greece and abroad based on three themes: History, Creation, and Evolution.
In order to create a locus for a common understanding about how to celebrate the bicentenary of our national reawakening, National Bank of Greece – in light of its long history...