At the “1st Festival of Friendship and Culture, Christos Lazaris”, in Vassa Kilaniou village, the festival took place in the memory of Chris Lazari. Who was honoured for what he had achieved in his lifetime in his business, charitable work and support to the British Cypriot community and to Cyprus.
The event was attended by over two thousand people and was attended by the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and the family of Chris Lazari.
Chris Lazari who was born in Dora, Limassol arrived in Britain at 16 years old In the early seventies he started working in the dress business eventually owning his own dress manufacturing business Drendie Girl before entering in the property investment business where he built one of the biggest property portfolios in the UK.
Christos Lazari was also a member of the Radiomarathon children in need charity committee where he was well known for his philanthropic work.
Also two people from the village were also honoured Aristo Papadopoulo and Taki Vasioti and President Anastasiades mentioned in his speech two others tfrom the village that are well respected in their endeavours that is Minister Costa Kadis and our very own High Commissioner for Cyprus in the UK Euripides Evriviades.
The President concluded by praising the work of the late Chris Lazari and what he achieved
and the legacy he has left behind by way of the Christos Lazari Foundation that will continue his good work.
