Alexia Concert - World Refugee Day

Thu Jun 20, 2019

20:30 to 23:00

Location

Constanza Moat
Nicosia, Nicosia

Description

This “World Refugee Day”, internationally observed on the 20th of June, the United Nations High Commission for the Refugees (UNHCR) has invited Alexia to represent, honor and recognize the Refugee communities in Cyprus, throughout the centuries, in a Cultural Humanitarian Concert Event at the Costanza Moat at the historical sight of the Venetian Walls, in the capital city, Nicosia.

Alexia brings all her musical influences, to shed light to the multi-cultural aspect of Cyprus, by presenting iconic songs, from all over the World, sung in the native language of the Refugee communities – Armenian, Ladino (Sephardic Jew), French (West African), Arabic (Syrian, Lebanese, East African), Cypriot, Greek (Smyrna), comprising this fascinating mosaic of cultures in Cyprus.

Alexia will be accompanied by a 4-piece orchestra, whereas some songs will be in company of special guests. Select songs will also be accompanied by Refugee and Cypriot children.

The concert includes video messages from prominent persons from Los Angeles, New York, London and Cyprus, who support and take a step #WithRefugees.

For additional information, contact UNHCR Cyprus - tel. +357 22359043