Over 4,100 people in Cyprus etched their names in the Guinness World Records on Tuesday, forming the world’s longest alternating chain of people clasping wrists.
The record-breaking attempt, which was an initiative of the Yianis Christodoulou Foundation, took place at Nicosia’s GSP Stadium.
Thousands of people – including young children, adults, and participants from a special school – came together to break the record set in Kyoto, Japan in 2016 when 4,052 clasped their wrists.
Joining the chain were Yianis Christodoulou Foundation founder John Christodoulou, Greek folk-pop singer Konstantinos Argyros, and other celebrities.
Following a successful minute of holding hands, documented by a Guinness World Records official, participants were treated to a celebratory concert by Argyros.
The event was held under the auspices of the Education Minister.
(Pictures by George Christophorou)
