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Generally the events organized by the Hellenic Student Association can be grouped to open events for entire VT community and closed events for members and invitees
=== Open Events===
* '''Euronights :''' is the premier Euro dance event in Blacksburg. It is organized at a semi-regular basis, several times per semester at night venues in Blacksburg. Participants can expect a night of house, trance and other electronic dance music until the 2 o'clock limit imposed by the Commonwealth of Virginia alcohol laws. * '''[[International Street Fair]] participation. :''' The HSA always participates with a booth with posters of Greece and Greek food available for sale* '''Lectures. :''' From time to time the HSA sponsors lectures taking place at Virginia Tech* '''Greek night at Roanoke. :''' The HSA often co-sponsors the Greek night organized at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Roanoke in association with the Greek community of Roanoke
=== Closed Evemts Events ===
*'''St Basil's pie. :''' This Greek quasi-religious ceremony commemorates the beginning of the calendar year and is held at a weekend near the beginning of the spring semester.*Tsiknopemti. '''Tsiknopempti:''' The last day of the Orthodox Church calendar , where meat consumption is allowed before the Great Lent , is always an opportunity for a big celebration in Greece and is thus commemorated in Blacksburg.*'''March 25h. :''' Greek Independence Day is observed by the members of the HSA.*'''Easter Sunday :''' is celebrated every year with a big feast in Blacksburg.*'''October 28th. :''' The other National Holiday of Greece (entry to World War II) is also observed by the members of the HSA.There are also several informal events throughout the year several informal events where the members of the HSA meet.
== Website External Links ==* [http://www.hellenic.org.vt.edu/Hellenic Association at Virginia Tech homepage] [[Category:International student organizations]]
