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100+ Creators Showcase Cyprus: Symbolism and Messages at the Presidency Inauguration Ceremony

Published January 7, 2026, 14:18

The curtain rises tonight on the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union with a grand ceremony at the Thoc, featuring the participation of 173 artists. The ceremony is divided into three acts – Memory, Present, and After – and will highlight Cypriot history, culture, and hopes for the future. The first act will focus on the history of Cyprus as part of the European community, the second on the current reality and the Cyprus problem, while the third will present a futuristic mood with messages of reunification. High-profile guests will attend the ceremony, including the President of the European Council, the President of the Commission, and the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.