CYPRUS MAIL Saturday, November 3, 2012
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Sea and believe...
Above: Aboard the Calypso, Cousteau unlocked the mysteries of the sea for TV viewers in the ’60s and ’70s with his riveting documentary series. Top right: Like father like son, Pierre-Yves Cousteau continues his father’s legacy
The ocean, blue, tranquil, yet treacherous is the source of life on planet earth, providing most of the oxygen we breathe, the food we eat and reserves of energy needed to support life as we know it today. The ocean has provided us with an inexhaustible source of beauty, power, and intrigue. So vast are the oceans, in fact, that they take up almost 71 per cent of the entire surface of the globe. From earliest recorded history the sea has made possible trade and commerce, adventure and discovery. While the time when the ocean was seen as the mother of mysterious creatures and monsters is far behind us, today, however, we’ve become more aware of different species as we learn more about this “silent world”. Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a man of the sea. Explorer, inventor and communicator, no other individual in the 20th century promoted and influenced research of the world’s oceans as significantly as this legendary personality. As part of the International Sea Festival Nautilus, the Evagoras Lanitis Centre, in collaboration with the Oceanographic Centre of the University of Cyprus and the Rencontres de la Terre Foundation, will present a tribute to Jacques-Yves Cousteau on Monday at the Lanitis Carob Mills. This tireless adventurer sailed the seven seas – much of it on his famous boat the Calypso – and inspired generations of ocean explorers, to don a mask and enter that shimmering blue world.
“When you dive, you begin to feel that you’re an angel,” he once said. The bespectacled Cousteau, often wearing his trademark red woolly cap, became a household name primarily through his hugely popular television series, The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, and his many documentaries. Very little was once known about the effects of pollution, over-exploitation of resources and coastal development, but through his films and books, he lifted the veil on the largest living kingdom on our planet. His pioneering documentaries were made possible only by his technological discoveries. Cousteau was instrumental in developing scuba gear, underwater cameras and a one-person, jet-propelled submarine, and also helped start the first manned undersea colonies. His work drew the public’s attention to the disastrous environmental consequences of human negligence. The tribute on Monday will host the honorary guest Pierre-Yves Cousteau, the youngest son of JacquesYves Cousteau, oceanographer and founding member of the Foundation Cousteau, along with Dr. Evangelos Papathanassiou, the Research Director at the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, who will present and discuss Cousteau’s work and influence, as well as their concerns for the marine environment. Today, Pierre-Yves plays a key role in not only preserving his father’s legacy, but also continuing the work he left behind. Trained in biochemistry and space science,
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Two-wheel invitation Cycling enthusiasts may want to head to Limassol tomorrow, as Podilates Lefkosias Cycling Club is organising a pleasant and relatively easy cycling excursion. The members of the Group and any other cyclists who want to participate in the event, are invited to meet up at the central square of Mari village at 8.30am where they will be offered free snacks and drinks by the sponsors of the Club, VTT Vasiliko, the company that is investing 300 million euro in the construction of an oil storage terminal at Vasilikos. The ride will begin from Mari at 9am and head towards Zygi, along the seaside. The cyclists will then pass through the villages Alaminos and Kofinou to return to Mari. The distance is about 44 km and is appropriate for all bikes, and the road is 100 per cent asphalted, with a total ascent of approximately 466 metres.
Christmas comes early
Those who want to participate in the ride can contact Podilates Lefkosias through Facebook, or e-mail. It’s also worth noting that Podilates Lefkosias meet every Wednesday at 7.45pm at the D’Avila Gate for an easy night ride, with a distance of approximately 20km that is open to all. Cycling excursion in Mari and Alaminos A pleasant and relatively easy cycling excursion. November 4. Central square of Mari village, Limassol. 8.30am. Tel: 99-956528. E-mail: podilates.lefkosias@gmail.com
Christmas decorations, cards and gift ideas are already starting to fill the shelves in stores. Once again, the time has come to throw away our pumpkins and Halloween treats and quickly turn our thoughts to Christmas. So what if it’s only November and Christmas is nearly two months off – when it comes to celebrating the festive season, there are no time constraints and no shame in getting prepared for this year’s magic, getting preparations under way good and early. From Monday until Sunday, En Plo Gallery at Paphos Harbour is hosting a Christmas arts and crafts exhibition. If you’re looking for unique handmade Christmas gifts and cards then this is the place to be. You can also watch a group of creative types ‘at work’ in the gallery and talk with them to learn more about their particu-
he worked as an intern for NASA in the search for microbial life in extreme environments, before working at the European Space Agency as a young graduate trainee in science coordination for biology experiments, beginning at the International Space Station. A diving vacation, however, convinced him that there is another final frontier to explore – and one that has been in his DNA all along. Based in Paris, he started delving into marine conservation in 2009, and became a prominent leader in the Cousteau Society, a non-profit ocean conservation organisation founded by his father. In 2010, he founded Cousteau Divers, which gets individuals to actively participate in the study and protection of the environment. Travelling the world, he visits schools and other public institutions to speak about environmental issues and the work that the society does. In Limassol, the conservationist will discuss the need for awareness shifts and his father’s love for the Mediterranean Sea. Tribute to Jacques-Yves Cousteau Pierre-Yves Cousteau, son of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, along with Dr. Evangelos Papathanassiou, the Research Director at the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, will present and discuss Cousteau’s work and influence, as well as their concerns for the marine environment. November 5. Evagoras Lanitis Centre, Limassol. 10am. Tel: 25-342123 By Ledha Socratous
lar subject or perhaps you have questions about arts and craft in Cyprus which they may be able to assist you with. The Artwork exhibition will include encaustic (wax), acrylic, watercolour, oil, stone painting, mosaics, photography, canvas prints and more. They also have a varied selection of pottery, soaps and toiletries, bags, knitting and wool, glasswork and jewellery. You may not have seen some of the methods used before, or you may want to find out exactly what goes into soap products and their benefits. You can even get something specifically made for you, whatever you are looking for they will try to tailor your desire to your needs. Don’t forget Creart Handcrafts & Arts exhibition hosts a market every first Sunday of the month at Navarria Hotel in Ayios Tychonas. At Creart Handcrafts & Arts artistic people can find beautiful handmade art and crafts including jewellery, ornaments, house decorations, aromatic candles, ceramics and cosmetics, stained glass and homemade cakes,
homemade sweets, knitted dolls and many more. Every month new artists get the opportunity to exhibit their work, therefore, the exhibition and market has always something new to offer. This exhibition and market is unique because it strictly markets and exhibits handmade and handcrafted items by artists living and working in Cyprus. Their main goal is to promote inspiring artists who don’t have the chance to show their work. Christmas Arts and Crafts Exhibition Artwork exhibition includes Encaustic (wax), stone painting, icons, mosaics, photography, canvas prints and more. Also have a varied selection of pottery, soaps and toiletries, hand sewn bags and gifts, knitting and wool, cards, glasswork and jewellery. Opens November 5, 2pm-7pm until November 11. En Plo Gallery, Paphos Harbour. Open daily: 10am–6pm. Tel: 96-664201 Creart Handcrafts & Arts exhibition Hand-made art and crafts including jewellery, ornaments, house decorations, aromatic candles, and more. November 4. Every first Sunday of each month. Navarria Hotel, Ayios Tychonas, Limassol. 10am-7.30pm. Tel: 25320855/99-492793
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