The grand concert for Kyriakou Pelagia took place with great emotion at the packed Paralimni Municipal Amphitheater.
The event was held in the context of the renaming of the Municipal Amphitheater to the “Kyriakou Pelagia” Municipal Amphitheater. The unveiling of the renaming plaque was carried out by the Deputy Minister to the President, Ms. Irini Piki, and the Mayor of Paralimni - Deryneia, Mr. Giorgos Nikolettos, under whose auspices the events held by the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia in honor of the “maestro” of Cypriot song were held.
During his greeting, the Mayor thanked everyone who participated in the events as well as everyone who contributed to her prominence and those who still contribute to preserving her memory and spreading her unique voice and legacy.
In turn, the Deputy Minister to the President congratulated the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia for highlighting its cultural heritage through events that honor the great personalities of traditional identity.
Greetings on behalf of the Mayor of Nicosia were delivered by the President of the Nicosia Municipality Culture Committee, Ms. Leoni Orphanidou, who highlighted the close cooperation between the two Municipalities at the event level, which has led to the creation of an original production for Kyriakou Pelagia at this year's Nicosia International Festival.
The concert was attended by Irini Pelagia, Michalis Hadjimichael, Vasiliki Hadjiadamou, Petros Kouloumis, Xenia Postatzi Hadjimichael, Dimitra Hadjimichael, the Famagusta Traditional Music Orchestra conducted by Michalis Kouloumis, the Paralimni Municipal Choir “Melizona” conducted by Mary Stylianou-Roussou and the Cultural Workshop “Para ti Limni” under the dance instruction of Michalis Kyprianou. The event was presented by journalist Athena Violari.
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