‘We mustn’t let Paphos become dead again’
By Bejay Browne
MEMBERS of the green party will visit Paphos on Friday to tour the area, talk with residents and discuss issues of concern with local mayors.
The group will include green party head, George Perdikis, MP, and Andreas Evlavis of the Paphos Green party.
Evlavis told the Cyprus Mail on Thursday, that the first of the meetings will be held at Paphos town hall with Phedonas Phedonos and others, to seek actions and assurances.
“There are a number of matters that urgently need to be discussed, including how we move forward with utilising the new and refurbished cultural buildings, such as the upgraded theatre, in a way that will greatly benefit the citizens,” said Evlavis.
The Greens are concerned that Paphos could end up with empty buildings and a void of cultural events, returning to the lack of events offered in previous years. Evlavis said that it is important to offer ‘another dimension to local life’. He stressed the importance that the town’s recent European capital of culture title, Pafos2017, leaves a lasting legacy that will encourage people to experience all sorts of cultural exhibitions, shows, events and concerts.
“We mustn’t let Paphos become dead again and after spending so much money in the town it must be exploited for the good of everyone to enrich their lives. As greens, we always want people to be involved and interested in all aspects of culture,” he said.
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