CULTURAL SPACE
THE REAL EXPERIENCE OF CYPRIOT ARTS & CRAFTS AN OPEN SPACE OF CULTURE, ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE
The Place opened in May 2015 in the Old Town of Pafos. This cultural space has been created by Natalia Antoniou Hadjigeorgiou. Natalia’s mother worked for the Ministry of Commerce for over thirty years in the Handicrafts department, so she grew up surrounded by Cypriot artefacts. This love of Cypriot crafts promoted her to open her own cultural vision called The Place. When asked why she has dedicated her life to The Place, Natalia says, “I definitely saw a gap in the market to promote Cypriot culture. I wanted to offer a real, authentic visit to give a real hands-on experience to visitors. When people come to The Place, they have the unique opportunity to try a new craft and create something to take home. The Place is for the whole family”. Natalia continues, “We are delighted to receive so many visits from locals, international travellers and from school children across Cyprus. The Ministry of Education has included The Place as part of their learning excursions. It is wonderful for me to see the children come and learn about their heritage through the craft demonstrations”.
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