Limassol hosted the King and Queen of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival immediately following the conclusion of the city’s carnival celebrations.
Mayor Yiannis Armeftis welcomed the Brazilian carnival royalty at Limassol Town Hall today, where they received a warm reception and drew attention with their distinctive attire and crowns, adding a unique atmosphere to the occasion.
The meeting was an opportunity to strengthen cultural relations between the two cities, bringing the energy, colour and festive spirit of the renowned Brazilian carnival to Limassol. The subsequent discussion focused on the importance of carnival as a global cultural event and the potential for future collaboration between the Limassol and Rio de Janeiro celebrations.
During the reception, the Queen of the Rio Carnival celebrated her birthday at the Town Hall, cutting a cake and receiving well-wishes from those present.
The festive atmosphere will continue with the “MIKAREM” carnival event, scheduled for Friday, 14 March at 7:00 pm at the “Panos Solomonides” Municipal Cultural Centre. With the participation of the Rio Carnival King and Queen, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening filled with dance, music and merriment, bringing elements of Brazilian culture to Limassol.
MIKAREM was created for carnival enthusiasts as an outlet following the abrupt end of the main carnival festivities.
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