Nicosia is ready for the Claytopia festival. This is the second time. The festival is about old pottery from Cyprus. Tochka ceramics studio and Cyprus Handicraft Service are planning it. It will be at Polydinamo Dimotiko Kentro.
Thirty-five artists will be there. They will show how they work. They will also have a market. You can buy things. There will be workshops too. The festival shows why pottery is important for Cyprus.
This event helps keep an old craft alive. Cyprus is known for its pottery. Kornos Red Clay Pottery is famous. It is UNESCO recognized. This is important for culture. Claytopia helps save this tradition.
Maria Anaxagora said, "Pottery is an old art in Cyprus. It is part of our history." She also said, "We are proud of our artists. We help this event."
The festival is on December 13th. You can buy art. Artists will show how they make pots. Some artists will even work blindfolded. This shows they know clay well. Children can join workshops. They can use a pottery wheel.
Claytopia helps local artists. They can sell their work. They can also share what they know. Tatiana Vasilyeva said, "We must share knowledge. It is good for crafts." She said, "Claytopia is a place to learn." This helps the craft grow.