Christmas moves down the road in Nicosia.Byline: Marianna Pissa (Category: news ) CHRISTMAS celebrations and decorations are moving down the street this year due to the works in progress at Eleftheria Square Nicosia Mayor Eleni Mavrou Eleni Mavrou (Greek: Ελένη Μαύρου, Elénē Maýroy) is the mayor of Nicosia, Cyprus. She was elected in December 2006 becoming the first woman mayor of Cyprus's capital. yesterday presented the programme of the Christmas events that will be held in the capital over the holiday season Mavrou said that "the festive celebrations this year will be held on the Costanza Bastion in Ochi Square due to the works that are taking place in Eleftheria Square". The Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. has already been propped up in the fountain at Ochi Square. "Despite the 'geographical' changes we have made, I want to point out that the entertainment of our townspeople is our top priority," the Nicosia Mayor said. Nicosia Municipality is organising a series of events across the city for the Christmas and New Year period. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Mayor, the events will include dance, choir, band and orchestra performances as well as concerts and puppet shows. A special place with a fair, ice skating ice skating, gliding along an ice surface on keellike runners known as ice skates. Skating as a Sport Skating, besides being an important form of winter recreation and the essential skill in the game of ice hockey (see hockey, ice) has developed facilities and various surprises will be operating between November 29 and January 7 at the Costanza Moat. The festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. will be launched with the lighting of the Christmas tree in December 1, at the Costanza Bastion on Ochi Square. "On Makarios Avenue, the decorations are brand new this year....We placed light balls that will hang in the streets.....approximately 600 trees in Nicosia will be decorated with lights. New Byzantine style (Arch.) a style of architecture developed in the Byzantine empire. - P. Cyc. See also: Byzantine nativity scenes will also be placed in four parts of the city," Mavrou said. "I would like to point out that the greater part of the lighting decorations will be carried out with LED lamps, with very low energy consumption," the Mayor said. "The New Year party celebrations, traditionally held at the Eleftheria Square over the years, will move to Ochi Square and Constantinos Paleologos Street. A stage will be set up and a band with many singers will entertain the crowd as well as a DJ." n Residents can obtain the detailed schedule at the municipality or visit the Municipality's website at www.nicosia.org.cy. Copyright [c] Cyprus Mail Cyprus Mail is a Cypriot English-language newspaper. It is published daily (except Mondays) and a number of articles are available online. Its current chief editor is Kosta Pavlowitch. The managing director is Kyriakos Iacovides. 2008 Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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