On February 11-12, 2012 an exhibition of paintings by the Honored Artist of Ukraine, laureate of Ukraine’s Taras Shevchenko National Prize, Mr. Valerii Franchuk was opened to the visitors at the Cultural center of the Greek town Amfikleia (Ftiotida prefecture).
The event was organized by the Amfikleia’s Municipal Union in collaboration with the Amfikleia Folk - Dance Association and the Embassy of Ukraine to the Greece.
The exhibition is devoted to the 2012 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Hellenic Republic and aims to promote Ukrainian culture in Greece, further strengthening of relations between the two countries and the development of cooperation between Ukraine and Municipality of Amfikleia-Elateia in the spheres of culture and tourism.
Organization of the exhibition of 12 paintings by famous Ukrainian artist, has made a significant contribution to cultural activities of the region and has become an important addition to the cultural diversity of the town.