Agia Napa officially becomes European Capital of Culture 2030 candidate

The official presentation of Agia Napa's candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2030 recently took place with over 150 distinguished guests, including representatives from the local authorities, cultural, and business sectors, institutions, and local community members.

It was held at the Ayia Napa Marina event centre on Tuesday, 8 October.

According to a related announcement, during the event, the President of the Famagusta District Organization and Agia Napa 2030, Yiannis Karousos, together with the Mayor of Agia Napa, Christos Zannetou, and the Mayor of Paralimni-Deryneia, Giorgos Nicolettos, welcomed the attendees and presented the vision and the cultural initiatives that will be implemented in the context of the candidacy and all of them highlighted of the importance of this undertaking for the whole of the Famagusta district.

The programme's Artistic Director, Tasoula Kallenou, presented the project’s main elements, focusing on Agia Napa's connection to culture, local history, and tradition. She was followed by Karousos's analysis of the project's long-term strategy, which emphasised the importance of cultural development for the non-occupied Famagusta area.

The presentation concluded with the introduction of Sakis Moyseos, the Partner and Business Consulting Leader of Grant Thornton Cyprus, who highlighted the possibilities of financing and attracting sponsorship programs for the candidacy.

The evening ended with a reception accompanied by finger food and drinks, allowing the participants to exchange opinions and coordinate their actions in support of the candidacy.

"Agia Napa's candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2030 is an important step in promoting the city as an international cultural center, and it is expected to significantly boost the region’s cultural and tourism development," the announcement concluded.