Massive mobilizations react to the decision of the Organizing Committee on the March 25th parade, the Federation of Greek Associations of Major, to recall the invitation she had addressed to Marty’s mother, who lost her life in the long -standing conflict of trains at 28 at 28 February 2023.
As he wrote days ago, to. “It is a highest honor given by the expatriates to their guests. The fact that Ms. Karystianou has been invited sounded a kind of alarm here in Athens and some of them have begun unknowingly and unknowingly (so as not to give food for adverse comments against them) a kind of… Working Hypothesis to find out who they are or who they are They intend to invite her. Incredible you will say yet true … “the column said.
Soon, however, the Institution was revoked, and, as the organizing committee of the parade states in its announcement, the intention of inviting the president of the “Tempi 2023” club to a future event, but not to the March 30 parade.
In the community they rose up with the news, with many demanding that the decision be revoked. In fact, there was a relative call to the Community for a gathering in New York, so that it is said to “ensure that its invitation (Maria Karystianou) will not be canceled and that it will receive the recognition it is entitled to for its constant battle for justice. ” The relevant poster with the call refers to “unbearable pressures” so that Maria Karystianou does not attend the parade as an honored person.
However, the human gathering, scheduled for yesterday, was postponed “because of the adverse weather conditions in our area and the absence outside of New York of the President of the Commission Mr. Christopher”, with a reschedule date for next Tuesday.
What the Organizing Committee announcement on the issue
In an official announcement issued last Wednesday afternoon, the Parade Committee proceeds with a detailed report by the great ceremonies and honorary guests, responding to the last paragraph of the major issue caused by the invitation to Mrs. Karystianou.
“The committee, in relation to the proposal, concerning Mrs. Maria Karystianou and the memory of the victims of the Tempe tragedy, states with respect and honor in the memory of the 57 victims of the tragedy and the inexplicable pain of their relatives, that he reserves for another specialist. Event in the most appropriate time »is mentioned.
It is recalled that, as a report by the “National Preacher” (“EC”) had reported, the Commission had appeared to accept the possibility of an invitation to Maria Karystianou in the capacity of an honorary invitation and not the ceremony, arguing that in a different one in a different one. Case, her presence would be politically charged. Subsequently, doubts were expressed about the correctness of the movement and it was finally decided not to proceed with the process.
In any case, the Board of Directors Under George Georgopoulos, he stresses that he had received a relevant directive from the Commission to investigate whether Mrs Karystianou would be positive in a possible invitation, as is the case with other prospective guests. The chairman of the “Tempi 2023” club was really positive, but eventually the second thoughts led to the cancellation of the request, sparking reactions to the homogeneous circles that supported her presence. However, although there was a communication with Mrs Karystianou, the Parade Committee insists that it was not in the form of an official invitation and never sent a formal invitation.
