Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, is currently a very active place for culture. The country is using its location in Europe to show its art. It also wants to work with other countries on art projects. Nicosia is a busy center for art and cultural diplomacy. There is a big auction of famous Cypriot art from the 1900s. There are also beautiful music concerts and Japanese flower arranging. This shows Cyprus wants to talk about culture with the world.
Cypria Auctions will have a special event on March 19, 2026. It is called the "20th Century Cypriot Art" auction. Many important artworks will be for sale. There will be 149 items. These include paintings, sculptures, and old books. Ritsa Kyriakou, the Director of Cypria Auctions, said the art shows how Cypriot artists shaped the island's visual culture. The auction will show how art changed in Cyprus over the last 100 years.
Also, Nicosia will have a piano concert on March 28, 2026. It is called "Le Piano Tour" and will be in Eleftheria Square. This concert is part of Francophonie Month. Pianist Manolis Neophytou and singer Vakia Stavrou will play music. They will play French, Greek, and international songs. The concert is free. It will be shown live on Facebook.
Earlier this month, Nicosia also learned about Japanese flower arranging. This event was with the Japanese Embassy. It showed the Sogetsu-ryu style of Ikebana. People learned how to make flower arrangements. This event was for the school's 100th anniversary. Many people came to watch. They were impressed by the beauty of the flowers.