The Paphos 2017 Opening Ceremony

Paphos. The small but vibrant city in Cyprus, hiding away in the Mediterranean waiting to be explored. A city closely associated with ancient Greek mythology and culture, trickled with ancient sites and monuments; but also this years European Capital of Culture of 2017.

Last Saturday, I attended the official opening ceremony in the town square as a journalist and was positively surprised. I would like to begin by thanking the organisation and marketing team by providing me with a press accreditation for the event.

The opening show presented a cultural experiences including intriguing dance performances, a dancing ballerina hanging about 100 feet in the air and many other fascinating performances by a hand full of very talented local performers.

The ceremony starts off with a few speeches by the organisation.

Some local youngsters carry illuminated prisms to create and assemble a huge statue raised by a crane.

Ribbon dancers steal the show with a beautiful graceful performance.

…and various dance groups take over to end the performance in style.

I can only be proud as i admire the exquisite opening performance in my current home town of Paphos.

See below a video from the opening ceremony. Well done!

I am looking forward for a great 2017 in Paphos. And for all my readers I will say: Why don’t you come over and see it for yourself. Ryanair comes to Paphos among other h low-cost airlines. Paphos is in 2017 the starting point for a wonderful mix: great weather, beautiful sea, and culture.