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Feb 2025
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From the Throne to our podcast: Limassol...

Farah Shammas
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Brace yourselves, because Limassol’s Carnival King 2025, Vasilis Papavasiliou, is in our podcast! 👑🎉

We’ll dive into his incredible journey, how he earned the crown, the excitement of the big day, the intense preparations, and the whirlwind of events leading up to the grand parade. Plus, his life beyond the carnival, and what this experience truly means to him. Get ready for laughter, insights, and all the carnival magic! 🎭🔥 

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