The Municipality of Ayia Napa with a special event honored the European Sports Week #Be Active, which is held from 23-30 September, in the framework of which the Cyprus Sports Organization organizes, in collaboration with organized bodies and the local government various actions.
A written announcement of the Municipality of Ayia Napa states that the event took place on Friday, September 25 at the Amphitheater of the Municipal Museum "Thalassa" and included in its sports part gymnastic demonstrations by the departments of the teams of AGO Famagusta. The event also included a Zumba Dance program by a group of children participating in the KOA Program, Sports for All (AGO) in Avgorou and a Mobile Education program by AGO members participating in the special programs "Sports and Old Age" by SKE Xylotympos.
Welcoming the event, the Mayor of Ayia Napa Christos Zannettou said that "the Municipality decided to organize it in cooperation with the CMO because it recognizes the importance of physical activity in the health of citizens and because it is deeply convinced that sports can cultivate the ethos of young people to be the hope of a humanitarian and healthy society tomorrow ".
Mr. Zannettou referred to the two major cultural events of the Municipality, namely "the 35th International Festival of Ayia Napa, which would be held on the three days of September 25-27 and the Medieval Festival on October 07-14, which with their uniqueness were a pole of attraction for thousands of visitors - locals and foreigners. "Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has changed 360 degrees the way of life, our daily habits and the data of the Municipality, whose economic activity is based 90% on the tourism industry".
He added, however, that "despite the difficult conditions, we will continue to organize cultural activities of limited scope, in order to keep alive in our memory the hope of returning to everyday life, also proving once again our interest in culture, in our social activity and respect for our visitor ".
The Mayor expressed optimism that "despite the fact that the invisible enemy is still wandering, through hard and team work, by all the staff of the Municipality and all associates, Ayia Napa will succeed".
In his greeting, Mr. Zannettou referred to "the four awards recently won by the Municipality of Ayia Napa at the Cyprus Tourism Awards, which" as he said "are dedicated to all citizens and friends who love Ayia Napa because without their support we will be what we are today ".
The event ended with Cypriot traditional dances by the Dance Club of the Municipality of Ayia Napa, while the Cultural Association "Romiosini" presented the concert of Traditional Music "I love your eyes".
Source: KYPE
