“Greece demands respect for the sanctity of its culture”, emphasizes the president of the Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanison the occasion of his provocative event British Museumin which the sacred Parthenon sculptures were used as a “tourist attraction”.

“While the Parthenon Sculptures, born in Athens almost 2,500 years ago, patiently await their return to their homeland…

… while Lord Elgin’s booty continues to be held hostage by Great Britain for 200 years, awaiting justice…

… at a time when the public debate on the reunification of our monument has formally begun…

… the British Museum’s Duveen Gallery sets provocative, opulent tables, dances and auctions, against the backdrop of our sculptures and with the cynical admission of fundraising for its own sake. And it’s not the first time…

This year the “Pink Ball” of the Museum covered, with the shade of Barbie, the expensive Greek culture, crediting its accounts with 1.6 million pounds”, says the president of the Hellenic Parliament in his statement and emphasizes:

“Beyond History and its rights, the most convincing argument for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures was given through the outrageous images of last Saturday.

The lack of any historical and emotional connection of Lord Elgin’s descendants with Greece is a given. What is now becoming more than clear is that for the management of the British Museum the Sculptures are nothing more than a powerful tourist attraction. A simple background that overtly serves financial gain. Greece demands respect for the sanctity of its culture. Or at least a little bit.”