Cyprus is showing its rich culture with two new exhibitions. One exhibition is about old folk traditions. The other is about Cyprus's important place in history.
The 'Myths of Cyprus' exhibition started on Monday. It is in Nicosia. This exhibition wants to show old stories to young people today. It uses new technology. This includes 3D pictures and virtual reality.
Philippa Karsera Christodoulides said the goal is to connect the past with today. She explained that the myths help tell important truths. The exhibition uses pictures and visual reality. This makes the stories interesting for young people.
At the same time, a second exhibition is in Paris, France. It is called 'Chypre a la BnF'. This exhibition shows how France saw Cyprus a long time ago. It began on February 10th. It is part of Cyprus's work with the European Union.
This Paris exhibition has old items. These include ancient objects, old books, and drawings. Some items are from Cyprus. They show that Cyprus has always been a meeting place for different cultures.
The exhibition also shows art from an artist named Louis François Cassas. It also has old religious pictures. These show Cyprus's important religious history. The exhibitions help people understand Cyprus's past and its importance.