The Cultural Association "ROMIOSYNI" participated in the International Festival of the Russian Patriarchate "Songs of the Christian world" which took place on New Year's Day, with the Russian celebration, in the Ecclesiastical Council Hall of the Cathedral of St. and the Patriarchal Choir as well as the winners from Russia. The festival was opened by the children's orchestra and the choir of ROMIOSYNI.
In Moscow, the team of "ROMIOSYNIS" met with the ecclesiastical and artistic authorities of the place at the official offices of the patriarchal church, where souvenirs were offered by the Cultural Representative and collaborator of the Municipality of Paralimni Mr. Angelos Smagas, on behalf of Mayor Paralim Theodorou Pyrilli.
In a discussion with Mr. Smagas, he said about the Municipality of Paralimni that it is the outermost region of Europe and the spearhead of Orthodoxy, so that it is a suitable place for European Orthodox citizens and is a civilized environment, where the respect for values and traditions. In addition, in their discussion he referred extensively to the long Christian tradition of Paralimni, the symbolism of the gifts given to them, especially the olive as a species that connects the ancient Greek tradition with Christianity, the special natural beauty of our region with the ideal climatic conditions. make it a year-round destination, as well as in the hospitable mood of the residents. In addition, Mr. Smagas, stressed on behalf of the Mayor that the Municipality invites and expects the participation of all of them in the cultural activities of our Municipality.
On behalf of the Patriarch, the musical quality of the Association from Paralimni, Cyprus was pointed out, which was distinguished among hundreds of ensembles from all over the world that competed. The applause of thousands of listeners was continuous and incessant and the comments resounding. Russian television channels have already shown the participation of the Cultural Association "ROMIOSYNI" as well as interviews with children and their adult companions. And the comments from the experienced Russian audience on social media describe the special emotion, the unique feeling offered by the Byzantine presence of the children's choir and the children's orchestra of ROMIOSYNI with the "dazzling voices, the loud or the loud and understanding the meaning of their mission on stage ". In addition, diplomas of victorious distinction signed by the Patriarch were offered as well as souvenirs.
Finally, it was a glorious event at the most serious and official New Year ceremony of the Russian Patriarchate in Moscow, to which the Cultural Association "ROMIOSYNI" successfully responded and the Municipality of Paralimni was extensively displayed, displaying a very high level of culture and and the religion that unites the two extremes of Europe and Christianity.
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