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The final celebration of the summer school, at the Cooperation Centre in Kormakitis, was attended by the Head of Humanitarian Affairs for Missing and Trapped Persons Ms Anna Aristotelous, who in her greeting, on behalf of the President of the Republic, conveyed messages of support and recognition of the efforts made to preserve both the Maronite language and our history in general.
Mrs. Aristotelous, stressing the importance of the operation of the summer school in occupied Kormakitis, welcomed the 85 children who participated in the lessons and had the opportunity to discover not only the magic of the Maronite language, but also the rich heritage of our culture and their roots in occupied Kormakitis.
"Through the activities of the summer school and the excursions to the Maronite villages they came into contact with the history, customs, traditions and traditions that are at the core of our identity. The preservation and preservation of the Maronite language is a life's work, a work that brings Maronites closer to their roots, history and our rich cultural heritage."
Further, Ms. Aristotelous stressed that teaching the Maronite language to children in Kormakitis, who are the future of this land, is the best guarantee that our traditions and values will continue to live and flourish."
Further, Ms. Aristotelous stressed that teaching the Maronite language to children in Kormakitis, who are the future of this land, is the best guarantee that our traditions and values will continue to live and flourish. As he said, our children are the guardians of our culture, they are the living example of the strength of our Cyprus, they are the beacon of the collective effort to return. He stressed that through the activities of the summer school the children "not only got to know our land and our traditions, but also created bonds of friendship and cooperation that will accompany them throughout their lives".
The Head of Humanitarian Affairs thanked and congratulated all those who contributed to the success of this programme, as well as its initiators, the Maronite Representative in the House of Representatives, Mr. Yiannakis Moussa, the Community Council, the teacher Mr. Ilias Zonias, the teachers and tutors, the volunteers and the parents, who played a decisive role in achieving the objectives.
Conveying the congratulations of the President of the Republic, he noted: "I want you to know that the support of President Nicos Christodoulides, and me personally, is steadfast and unchanging, and will continue to be, for the further progress and prosperity of the Maronite community."
(PM/EATH/NYAN)
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