Tillyria students form fiery “OXI” to mark October 28, 1940 anniversary
Students in Tillyria revived a long-standing custom by shaping the word "OXI" with fire, as community leader Nikos Kleanthous praised the continued observance of the anniversary.
Kato Pyrgos, Cyprus. Students in the Tillyria area marked the anniversary of October 28, 1940, by using fire to spell out the word “OXI” (Ochi, meaning No), reviving a custom handed down over generations.
A custom with local significance
Nikos Kleanthous, community leader of Kato Pyrgos and chairman of the Tillyria communities cluster, said in a statement that the custom had been preserved from one generation to the next. According to him, it carries special weight in Tillyria, where historical memory and a spirit of resistance are key elements of the region’s shared identity.
The message of 1940
Kleanthous underlined the lasting importance of Greece’s historic refusal in 1940 to yield to fascist Italy. He described it as a symbol of resistance that still holds relevance today.
Praise for the students
Kleanthous congratulated the students for keeping the tradition going. He said he was proud of the younger generation for continuing to honour the anniversary and the message it conveys.
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