The popular traditional poets Despina Theodoulou Xydia, Taki Skaro, Panagioti Chatzichristou, Elias X '' Michael and the musicians Andrea Nikolaou and Nikola Kremmasto were recently honored by the Municipality of Ayia Napa and the Church of Ayia Napa.
A press release states that the event was organized at the Municipal Museum "Thalassa" and was dedicated to the folk instrumentalist Panai G. Kremmastou and the popular traditional poets Despina Theodoulou Xydia, Takis Skaros and Panagiotis Hatzis. At the event, the publication "Poetic Satires" by Michalis X '' Elias X '' Nikolazzi was presented, while the former Common Leader George Adamou was honored for his overall contribution to the public of Ayia Napa ".
In his greeting, Mayor Giannis Karousos "stated that Ayia Napa honors four of its distinguished associates, who have honored it for years and who proudly continue from generation to generation the folk poetry, song and organ playing of the ape. "Our four associates are also honored for their overall contribution to our place because through their experiential folk art they contributed the most to the preservation of our popular cultural heritage."
The Elder of the Church of Panagia Ayia Napa, Father Vassilios Nikolaou "welcoming the event, thanked and congratulated the honored for their contribution to the Folk tradition of our place".
According to the press release, the publication "Poetic Satires" of the citizen of Ayia Napa Michalis X '' Elias X '' Nikolazzi was presented by his great-grandson Elias X '' Michael. The Mayor Giannis Karousos and the First Elder Father Vassilios presented commemorative plaques and gifts to the honorees. Apart from the poets, Elias X '' Michael and the musicians Andreas Nikolaou and Nikolas Kremmastos were also honored ".
It is also noted that "in addition to the commemorative plaque, the Municipality of Ayia Napa presented the organ player of Pithkiavli with a portrait with his portrait, which was painted by the artist Loukis Agrotis, during the events of the Flood".