the armenian community of cyprus receives a generous funding from the cypriot government, which enables the organisation of concerts, dance performances, art and photographic exhibitions, as well as literary events. the armenian prelature of cyprus has allocated space within its premises (utidjian hall) to encourage cultural events, such as the annual autumn book exhibition. the middle/near east armenian research centre (established in 1996 by vartan malian) houses a reference library and archival material in its nicosia premises.