Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Good evening, and a warm welcome to you all!
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this special celebration of the Chinese New Year—the Year of the Snake. We are truly honored by your presence this evening as we come together to embrace a tradition that has been celebrated for thousands of years.
Across Cyprus, the Chinese community has welcomed the New Year with joy and festivity, and tonight, we have the wonderful opportunity to share in this celebration together.
This occasion is not only a time for reflection and renewal but also a moment to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cultural exchange between our communities.
As part of this evening’s festivities, you will have the chance to savor authentic Chinese cuisine, expertly prepared by the talented chefs of Shanghai Chinese Restaurant. We hope you enjoy this culinary experience that brings a taste of China to Cyprus.
I would like to take this moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to His Excellency, Mr. Liu Yantao, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, for graciously patronizing this event. Our sincere thanks also go to the Honorable Mayor of Larnaca, Mr. Andreas Vyras, and the Honorable Chairman of the Educational Service Commission, Mr. Panagiotis Antoniou, for honoring us with their presence.
We also wish to express our appreciation to our generous sponsors—Shanghai Chinese Restaurant, Avacas Winery, Mr. Costas Kades, Chairman of CCN Europe China Network—as well as our esteemed media partners for their invaluable support in making this evening possible.
Finally, to each and every one of you, thank you for being here tonight to celebrate with us. Your presence adds to the joy and significance of this occasion, and we are truly grateful.
