200th Anniversary of the Battle of Ayia Napa Celebrated with Grandeur

The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Ayia Napa (March 17, 1826) was celebrated with particular splendor and grandeur in a large commemorative event held on Saturday. The battle, the only recorded clash of the Greek Revolution of 1821 that took place on Cypriot soil, symbolizes the unity and common struggles of Greeks and Cypriots. The event, which took place on the land area of the Ayia Napa port, was attended by representatives of the government, parliament, local government and organizations. The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Kostas Fytiris, emphasized the importance of the battle and the ties of Hellenism, as well as the geopolitical importance of Cyprus. The Mayor of Ayia Napa, Christos Zannettou, stressed that the event is an act of historical memory and national responsibility. The Battle of Ayia Napa is a symbol of unity and common struggles between Greeks and Cypriots, with the chieftain Hadjimichalis Dalianis as the protagonist. The event was highlighted as a high-level cultural and historical event, illuminating the importance of the battle and the timeless value of historical memory.