Lost Heritage Cyprus Exhibition
EDM number 1244 in 2008-09, proposed by David Burrowes on 31/03/2009.
Categorised under the topics of Art works and International politics and government.
That this House welcomes the new Lost Heritage exhibition at Gallery K in London running until 30 April 2009; commends the work of the photographer Doros Partasides in bringing together an exhibition of works by well-known artists highlighting the damage to the cultural heritage of Cyprus from the division of the island; notes the substantial loss and damage to icons, mosaics, wall-paintings and artefacts in monasteries and churches dating from the fifth to the 16th century; further notes the ongoing negotiations between President Christofias and Mr Talat and hopes that a settlement will lead to the restoration of Cypriot heritage; and urges the Government to do all it can to support a reunited Cyprus on an agreed basis by Cypriots.
This motion has been signed by a total of 30 MPs.
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