August 10, 2010
Formula One drivers support the return of the Parthenon Marbles
The Parthenon Sculptures are an issue that is seen as important by many people who take all possible opportunities to try & raise awareness of it. This is in direct contract to the approach taken by the British Museum that the issue will go away if they just ignore it.
From:
Greek Reporter
Formula 1 drivers in the “race” for Parthenon Marbles return
Posted on 11 May 2010 by Apostolos PapapostolouThe drivers of this year’s Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix race, also known as the Natiole Piloti and headed by the Michail Schumacher will participate in a friendly soccer match that will send out two messages: the first being safe driving and the second and most important for Greece-the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, their homeland. With this special event to take place before the lavish opening of the Monaco Grand Prix, the drivers aim to sensitize many of the dignitaries and officials as well as the people attending this spectacular sporting event. Among the expected celebrities to be attending the event will be Greek-French television personality, Nikos Aliagas, who spearheads the drive for the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.
- The official opening of the New Acropolis Museum : May 20, 2009
- The best location for the Parthenon Marbles : July 2, 2009
- New home for the Parthenon Sculptures unveiled in Athens : June 21, 2009
- Demonstration outside British Museum on October 23rd for return of Parthenon Marbles : October 21, 2010
- Greece will step up efforts to reunify Elgin Marbles when New Acropolis Museum opens : May 21, 2009
- Four days of open events planned for the New Acropolis Museum : May 7, 2009
- Greece urges Britain to return Elgin Marbles : June 23, 2009
- Philhellenism and International Solidarity Day : April 20, 2009