Animal Party Cyprus calls for meat-free Tsiknopempti celebration

The Animal Party Cyprus has issued a formal statement ahead of Tsiknopempti, scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026. The party encourages citizens to replace traditional meat dishes with plant-based alternatives such as vegetables and legumes. According to the announcement, the initiative aims to promote animal welfare, personal health, and environmental sustainability. The party argues that societal progress requires the evolution of consciousness and the reconsideration of traditions involving animal slaughter. They assert that joy should not be derived from the death of sentient beings for entertainment. The statement invites all individuals, regardless of their dietary habits, to attempt a meat-free approach for at least one day. This call comes as part of a broader effort to modernise cultural habits during the festivities leading up to the Lenten period.