Limassol city in Cyprus is getting ready for 2026. Many fun cultural events will happen. Preparations for the Limassol Carnival are starting. This event will be exciting. It will mix old and new ideas. The VIMA Art Fair will also have a special project. This project will make people think and meet others.
The Limassol Municipality is planning the carnival. Mayor Yiannis Armeftis is in charge. The carnival is from February 12 to 22. This year's carnival will be lively. Old customs will meet new ideas. Mayor Armeftis said it will be better. Some events will be improved. Funny floats and masks will still be there.
Amaryllis Kyriakou is the 2026 Limassol Carnival Queen. She has helped for many years. She started in 1985. Her choice shows community spirit. The program was shown. This started the countdown to the carnival.
The VIMA Art Fair has a project too. It is called "The Waves Crashing." This is from May 15 to 17. Kostas Stasinopoulos is the curator. The project is about being connected. It will also be about time and thinking. Waves show how life changes.
This art project will be an experience. There will be art, films, and shows. People can talk and share ideas. The goal is a special place. It will use outdoor areas. People can think about talking today. The art fair helps people understand our world. Both events will make Limassol's culture better. They will bring joy and connection.