The opening of the Art Exhibition "Religious Tradition" by the acclaimed artist Mr. Panikos Panayi Hatzidakis took place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the "George Seferis" Cultural Center in Seferis Square, with the participation of friends, fellow citizens and visitors.
The exhibition is part of the 7th Ayia Napa Traditional Tastes Festival and highlights the inseparable relationships of art with faith, history and the cultural heritage of our region. Mr. Hatzidakis, a fellow traveler and tireless supporter of Ayia Napa's culture, has presented important exhibitions in recent years, including the recent one at the Thalassa Museum on the theme of the Greek Revolution.
In his greeting, the Mayor of Ayia Napa, Mr. Christos Zannettos, emphasized that Art is an integral part of our Education, History and Tradition, elements that we must preserve in order to preserve our national identity and cultural heritage. He expressed his sincere congratulations to Mr. Hatzidakis, a creator with an international presence, whose over 100 works adorn exhibitions around the world, and who was the inspiration and suggestion for the organization of the Triennial 2025 and the Biennial 2026 in Ayia Napa.
Afterwards, Mr. Hatzidakis thanked the Municipality for its support and referred to the source of inspiration and the message of the exhibition, emphasizing that Art constitutes "a bridge between the past, present and future of our country."
The event was also attended by the Mayor of Alexandroupolis, the Municipality delegation and the members of the Cultural and Educational Association of Ferros “Agia Sophia” of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis. Before the inauguration, the guests participated in a guided tour of the Farmhouse, where the Mayor Mr. Zannettos provided detailed information on the history and operation of the space, on the cultural events of the Municipality and on the development of Ayia Napa.
The "Religious Tradition" Exhibition will remain open throughout the Traditional Tastes Festival (29 – 31 August 2025) from 19:00 to 23:00 and will continue to operate daily from 1 to 10 September 2025 (18:00 – 21:00). In addition, in the context of the feast of the Virgin Mary, it will be open on 7 and 8 September, during the events of Vespers and the local feast of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
