The fundraising event for the British Museum’s financial needs was the sole purpose of the party held on Saturday night in various halls of the museum — including the Duveen Gallery, where the Parthenon Sculptures are displayed — provoking, understandably, intense reactions from Greece.P

Reknown author Victoria Hislop appeared to oppose the British Museum's stance on the possible return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

A visit to the British Museum by Greeks is always a special experience. English teacher and historian, Ioanna Tsombanidou created a video wanting to send a message for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures exhibited in London.