Welcome to the
Panchiaki Korais Society
of New York
Where Greek Heritage meets American Commitment
The Panchiaki Korais Society Of New York is a philanthropic organization of descendants from the island of Chios, Greece.
We are a chapter of and proudly associate with the CHIOS SOCIETIES OF THE AMERICAS & CANADA who perpetuate and celebrate our rich heritage throughout the Americas.
Save the Date -
Chios Legacy Gala
Join us in celebrating the Panchiaki Korais Society’s 113th anniversary at our newly rebranded Chios Legacy Gala: Honoring Heritage, Empowering Minds. This special event will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Leonard's Palazzo in Great Neck, New York.
The Chios Legacy Gala highlights our enduring commitment to preserving the rich traditions and history of Chios. Together, we aim to inspire and educate our members, ensuring the legacy of Chios thrives for future generations.
Stay tuned for more details—we look forward to celebrating this milestone with you!
2024 Panchiaki Korais Society Educational Scholarship
We are excited to announce that we are renewing and expanding our scholarship program to including the Aristotle Mirones, Sr. Memorial Scholarship and the James Pantelidis Memorial Scholarship.
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112th Anniversary Dinner Dance
On January 20, 2024, we celebrated the 112th Anniversary of the Panchiaki "Korais" Society of New York at Leonard's Palazzo of Great Neck.
Discover Adamantios Korais
The Panchiaki "Korais" Society of New York is proud to have coordinated this presentation hosted by The Historic Central Public Library of Chios "Korais", Director Anna Chazari, and Angeliki Mastromichalaki.
Click the Image to go to the Gallery Page from the Presentation.
Greek Independence Day Parade 2023
On April 30, 2023, we proudly marched together as Greeks and Chians down 5th Avenue in New York City. The wet weather didn’t dampen our spirits or enthusiasm as we celebrated 202 years of Greek Independence.
Click the image to go to the gallery of pictures from the day and the parade gala on Saturday, June 5th.
111th Anniversary Dinner Dance
Panchiaki "Korais" Society of New York held our 111th Anniversary Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Leonard's Palazzo of Great Neck. Over 300 people were in attendance. Power Station Entertainment kept us dancing all evening.
We honored our esteemed past-president Captain Stelios Tatsis for his many years of service to our society.
200 Year Anniversary / Commemoration of the Massacre of Chios of 1822 - June 11, 2022
Panchiaki Korais Society co-hosted the event with the Chian Federation and Chios Societies of America and Canada. A memorial service was held at Saint Demetrios in Astoria followed by a luncheon and presentation at the Chian Cultural Center in Astoria.
Peter Gerazounis, President of the Panchiaki Korais Society gives a presentation beginning with background leading up to 1822 including detailed and dramatic depictions of what unfolded in the months of March through June of that year, where three quarters of the island’s population was either slaughtered or enslaved, finishing with the outcome bringing us through present day.
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