22/05/2026
🌐 ART FOR PEACE: GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC INITIATIVE AT CANNES 2026 CANNES, FRANCE (May 22, 2026) — Tonight on the French Riviera, during the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the Public Institution NGO "International Royal Diplomatic Club of the United Nations" (IRDCUN) officially launches its flagship program: "Global Initiative — EU, European Parliament and UN — World Peace." This high-level mission aims to advance cultural diplomacy and actively support the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.🎬 The Philosophy of “Art for Peace”The practical embodiment of the Initiative unfolds tonight at the Cannes premiere of the international feature film “Aegean Love.” Recently awarded Best Feature Film at the International Gold Award Festival, this multicultural masterpiece is produced, written, and led by the globally renowned cinematic artist and humanitarian, HRH May Liu, founder of the Superstar Art Foundation.📜 Proclamation of the Highest Diplomatic HonorsTonight, during the magnificent Superstar Awards Cannes Gala at the JW Marriott Cannes, the Club officially proclaims its highest honors to key global leaders and the artistic team:Olga Kefalogianni (Greek Minister of Tourism) — Awarded for "International Cultural Excellence and Creativity" for her outstanding state vision in building global intercultural bridges.Thodoris Tzoumas (Mayor of Skiathos) — Awarded for "International Cultural Excellence and Creativity" for unlocking the cultural and tourism potential of the region that served as the film's cinematic heart.HRH May Liu — Awarded for "International Cultural Excellence and Creativity" for her exceptional creative vision, artistic diplomacy, and contribution to global cultural unity.Mariya Spartalis — Officially proclaimed as the Club's Ambassador of Culture and Arts and awarded the diploma for "International Cultural Excellence and Creativity" for harmoniously bridging international finance with humanitarian filmmaking and philanthropy.The All-Star Cast (Polli Cannabis, Barron Regan, Vincent De Paul, May Liu, Alastair G. Cu***ng, Olivier Meyers, Abi Watkinson, and Mariya Spartalis) — Solemnly awarded diplomas for "International Cultural Excellence and Creativity" for their priceless artistic contributions to humanitarian cinema.📌 Protocol Note: Due to official state schedules, Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Mayor Thodoris Tzoumas are unable to attend in person. Their awards will be officially proclaimed on stage tonight, and the original physical diplomas will be presented to them at a later date.🌟 A Strategic Partnership for Peace, will be presented on stage by the Club’s newly appointed Ambassador, Mariya Spartalis. All official decrees are fully authorized by IRDCUN’s leadership: President H.E. Oksana Cernovskaja and the President of the International Diplomatic Mission, Ambassador Essam Hassan (Seif Malakan)
