Elevating Voices, Celebrating Places: From Margin to Mainstage

The candidacy of the newly established Municipality of Kourion as European Capital of Culture for 2030, arises from the common feeling of highlighting the quality characteristics of the nine communities that comprise it, through the means of culture, the sole thing that serves as a place of symbolism and unity.

The primary goal of the KOURION2030 organisation is to bring together the diversity of the communities of Akrotiri, Asoma, Episkopi, Erimi, Kanto, Kolossi, Sotira, Trahoni and the Municipality of Ypsonas in order to highlight the rich cultural heritage and the innovative spirit of West Limassol.

Organization and society co-exist in this effort, creating a cycle of culture, with the actions themselves stemming from the community to return to it again. Aided by technological innovation, collaborative processes and community inclusion, KOURION2030 aims to promote a model environment of opportunity and perspective for all who live, work and visit the Municipality.

With a central message Elevating Voices, Celebrating Places: From Margin to Mainstage the past connects with the present. From ancient settlements and historical monuments, to wetlands with rare flora and fauna, KOURION2030 is inspired by the elements of the place to converse with the people of today.