On May 25, 2024, the Technical Committee on Culture hosted “Connecting Arts 2,” a follow-up networking event held in the buffer zone. Building on the success of the first “Connecting Arts” event in June 2023, this gathering brought together approximately 60 Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot artists, along with art writers, critics, curators, and other cultural professionals, to further strengthen and expand the connections established previously.

The event began with opening remarks from the Turkish Cypriot Co-Chair of the Technical Committee on Culture, Ms. Ferdiye Ersoy, and Greek Cypriot Committee member Ms. Ellada Evangelou, setting the stage for insightful discussions. Participants engaged in focused conversations on Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Music, Cinema, Folk Art, and Literature, with each thematic group led by facilitators. These discussions not only encouraged artistic exchange but also sparked fresh ideas for future collaborative projects.

The event fostered meaningful dialogue and connections among participants, deepening their understanding of the rich and diverse artistic landscape on the island of  Cyprus. Connecting Arts 2 concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony, featuring a lively performance by Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot bands, adding a celebratory tone that enhanced the overall networking experience.

Funded by the European Union and implemented by the UNDP in coordination with OSASG-Cyprus, the event reinforced and expanded the ongoing artistic dialogue on the island, celebrating Cyprus’s rich cultural heritage while creating new opportunities for collaboration.