May Day Celebrations

May Day Celebrations

May Day was first celebrated in Cyprus in 1925 by the Limassol Labour Centre. Following the founding of the Pancyprian Trade Union (ΠΣΕ), it has been celebrated every year, despite intimidation by the colonial government.

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Items on Display

  • Text about May Day.
  • The May Day banner displaying the 8-8-8 sign.
  • Declaration by ΠΕΟ on the occasion of the 1950 May Day celebrations.
  • Photograph from May Day celebrations in 1952.
  • Photograph from May Day celebrations in 1963.
  • Paper “Τα Εργατικά Νέα” (The Working Youth).
  • Excerpt by the “Δημοκράτης” (The Democrat) about May Day.
  • Small and large musical instrument.
  • A May Day money box, and three brochures by ΠΕΟ.