Limassol endured the pandemic and despite the difficulties of the economic crisis, faces the future with optimism, said the Mayor of Limassol Nikos Nicolaidis, at the lighting ceremony of the city's Christmas tree.
In a crowded Independence Street, the Mayor and members of the municipal council wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, in front of the towering Christmas tree that once again decorates Grigoris Auxentiou Square.
"The lighting of the Christmas tree has a strong symbolism, it symbolizes the lighting of hope, joy and optimism that Christmas brings with them and the coming of the God-Man into our world”, said Mr. Nikolaidis.
This Christmas, he indicated, is the first Christmas after the great pandemic and he emphasized that "the Our Limassol has withstood this pandemic and faces the future with strength and optimism, despite the difficulties of the economic crisis.
Our city, continued the Mayor of Limassol, will continue to be a pioneer in development and economy, a pioneer in culture and sports, "but mainly a pioneer in social solidarity, in sensitivity, in the feeling of community and mutual support among our citizens".
«The spirit of Christmas comes to strengthen and multiply this feeling of social sensitivity and solidarity» he said and wished that “the message of love of Christ's birth fills our souls, and let us express it in a practical way, helping those in need, so that no family is left without a festive table, and no child without his joy Christmas gift, no sick person without a visit, no fellow human being who needs comfort that we don't give it to them».
The Philharmonic of the Municipality of Limassol, the children's choirs of Aris and Diasiasi, the cheerleaders took part in the festive event. of the Cypriot Drivers' Association, the tenor Marios Andreou and the sopranos Riana Athanasiou and Mariza Anastasiadis, while Santa Claus also made an appearance, who distributed gifts to the children.
Source: KYPE
