On the initiative of the Most Venerable Metropolitan of Constantia, Mr. Vassilios, the Cyprus International Book Fair is held every two years at the Holy Diocese of Constantia and Famagusta in Paralimni. This year will take place the 2nd International Book Fair of Cyprus from October 26 to November 4, 2012 and has as its general theme: "Orthodoxy and a United Europe". The organization of the Exhibition has been included in the Government's planning for the Presidency of the European Union during the second half of 2012.Within the framework of the Exhibition, various intellectual, cultural and artistic events will take place, such as speeches, lectures, screenings, presentations of new books, workshops, student visits, etc. There will also be parallel exhibitions, such as occupied monuments, traditional preparations, etc.
The 2nd Cyprus International Book Fair will be attended by the Embassies of European Countries, Publishers of Cyprus, Greece and abroad, bookstores and other organizations related to the book. This effort of the Diocese aims to contribute to the promotion of our culture and spiritual values and to the promotion of our National problem. At the same time, it gives the opportunity to the people and especially to the young people of our province and not only, to come in contact with various publications, but also with cultures of different peoples.
During the Exhibition, the Municipality of Sotiras will also have a stand, which will promote the local delicacy, which is none other than the kolokasi, while it will also participate in the various events with the Municipal Orchestra on October 30, where a music program will be presented on October 6. : 30 in the afternoon.
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