Christmas comes to Nicosia

Nicosia on Saturday lit its Christmas tree, officially ushering the start of the festive season.

The event kicked off at Phaneromeni Square with the scout band marching through Ledra Street accompanied by stilt walkers.

It was followed by children’s choirs singing Christmas carols in the grounds of the town hall in a ceremony attended by Nicosia mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis before the Christmas tree lights were switched on amid a firework display.