Conversations on: diaspora Cypriot identity - Chriso Ioannou - Cypriot Wine Festival
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Thank you so much to the Cypriot Wine Festival and Business Expo for having us! For this episode I’m joined by Chriso, one of the many brains behind the scenes bringing the festival to life. Chriso tells me about the festival’s origins and roots, why it’s important that current and future generations ensure it continues to thrive, and how it has become a staple of the community for the past 40 years. As the biggest Cypriot event outside of Cyprus, there’s no better place celebrating Cypriot culture and heritage. Its come a long way since it’s days in the community centre car park, but we need to do more to ensure its status is preserved for generations to come.
It’s not too early to get involved with the Cypriot Wine Festival for 2023, they’re always on the hunt for enthusiastic volunteers. Or if you have a cultural initiative that you think will add value to the event, get in touch. Find more info via their website (cwfexpo.co.uk)!
Chriso was previously a member of NEPOMAK UK, and now sits on the Secretariat for the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK.
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