Cypriot dancer sets new Guinness World Record with 416 glasses balanced on head

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In an awe-inspiring performance, Cypriot dancer Dinos Kkanti has reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the traditional “glass dance,” balancing a staggering 416 glasses on his head during a live event in Aradippou, according to cyprus-mail.com

The previous record of 319 was easily surpassed as a cheering crowd filled Apostolos Loukas square, where the emotional moment unfolded amid the sounds of live Cypriot folk music. Kkanti, who also held the title in 2022, dedicated the achievement to his late brother, Zacharias.

“I’ve turned a dream into reality,” Kkanti said.

The attempt was part of an Easter celebration organized by the Aradippou municipality, which included traditional dance performances and live acts by artists such as Andri Karantoni and Michalis Hadjimichael, along with local dance troupes Omonoia and Ermis.

Aradippou’s mayor, Christodoulos Partos, called it “a double celebration,” adding, “This Guinness World Record is a dream come true for Dinos, and he has dedicated it to his brother, so we rejoice twice over.”

While initial counts suggested Kkanti balanced 468 glasses, the final number will be confirmed by Guinness World Records after video review. Regardless, Aradippou is now proudly etched on the world map—thanks to one determined dancer.

Source: cyprus-mail.com

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