In order to support the ALMA Child Skills Development Centre of the "Theotokos" Foundation Amerikos Argyriou, the House of Representatives tonight held a charity event with the theme "Build a heartALMA - water and porridge", during which the Christmas tree of the House of Representatives was illuminated.
Greeting the event, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Anita Demetriou, praised the importance of love and giving to one's fellow man. "By giving, we expand the boundaries of our existence and become better people," the Speaker of the House of Representatives pointed out. At the same time, she expressed the state's full support for the valuable work carried out by the ALMA Children's Skills Development Centre, congratulating those who work tirelessly at the Centre.
The event was also addressed by Mr. Alekos Orundiotis, President of the "Theotokos" Foundation Amerikos Argyriou, expressing his warm thanks to the Speaker of the Parliament for placing this charitable event under her auspices. Thanks to the President and the people for their contribution were also expressed by the ceramist Andri Evripidou Atalioti, on whose initiative this event was organized. As part of the lighting of the Christmas tree, an artistic programme was presented by the Nicosia Municipality Children's Choir with its conductor Mrs. Anthi Papafilippou and choir assistant Mr. Abraham Kontos.
During the event, Members of Parliament and other guests who attended the event had the opportunity to buy hearts - ornaments in support of the Centre and to paint them.
(Text as sent from the House of Representatives)
Contents of this article including associated images are owned by PIO
Views & opinions expressed are those of the author and/or PIO
Source
