Europe Day 2019 Celebrations held in Nicosia!

The importance of uniting in diversity was underlined during the Europe Day 2019 event at Selimiye Square, Nicosia on 25 May 2019 from 10:00 to 13:00. As every year, the event was open to the public. At the event, information about EU countries, and various EU supported projects were provided. The opening speeches of the event were made by Mr. Kjartan Björnsson and Mr. Mehmet Harmancı.

The event included live music performances and various activities. Participants obtained information about many EU countries. Additionally, several local NGOs, SMEs, and technical assistance projects showcased their own EU funded projects and shared information.
This year’s event hosted a program of cultural and artistic events including performances by Papageorgiou String Quartet, FOLKDER’s folk dance group, LBO Childrens’ Choir, Latin Orchestra and Studio 21 Hip Hop dance group. Children enjoyed a puppet show, face painting, and rock climbing.

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Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historical 'Schuman declaration'. The Schuman Declaration states that "Europe will not be made in one go, nor through a comprehensive construction, it will be built by concrete realisations that will first create real solidarity." What began on 9th May 1950, the pooling of steel and coal between France and Germany has evolved into what we today know as the European Union. The European Union is built on the fundamental values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.