November 2013 BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact 22455072, 99059541. WEBSITE: www.birdlifecyprus.org
EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WED, 24 APR - SUN, 1 DEC ART EXHIBITION “The World of Cyprus” An exhibition of the famous painting composition by artist Adamantios Diamantis. The artwork consists of 11 panels and was created in Cyprus between 1967 and 1972. It features 67 figures, sitting and standing one next to the other, like bringing the people of Cyprus together. The artwork will be exhibited at Leventis Museum until the beginning of December, when it will be transported to its new home, the A.G. Leventis Gallery, as part of The Cyprus Collection. Venue: Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia (Temporary Exhibition Hall) Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun), 10:00-22:00 (Wed). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22661475. WED, 12 JUN (2013) - SAT, 30 JUN (2014) EXHIBITION “Cyprus and Geology. Science Environment - Culture” The exhibition presents the genesis and
the emergence of the island of Cyprus. With the use of photographs, diagrams, minerals, fossils, artefacts etc., the visitor learns about the geological processes which gave birth to an island with unique geology, topographic features microclimatological conditions and fertile soil covered with thick forest and a great variety of flora and fauna and with abundant water and mineral resources as well as hydrocarbons. All these elements together with its geographical position at the crossroads between three continents formed the basis for an excellent habitat for people and of a ten thousand years long history of art and civilization. The exhibition is not only for geoscientists but also for many other scientists such as historians, archaeologists, agronomists, mining and civil engineers, hydrologists, doctors for the evolution of medicine and pharmacology in Cyprus, teachers and professors for teaching purposes as well as for everyone who wants to know Cyprus. Organised by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, Phaneromenis Str. Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun). Closed on bank holidays. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22128157. WEBSITE: www.boccf.org
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November 2013 WED, 9 OCT - FRI, 6 DEC EXHIBITION “Chapters” By artist Haris Epaminonda. The exhibition centres on the newly commissioned film Chapters. The work is filmed in Cyprus and consists in a poetic series of meticulously staged scenes with underlying narrative elements of love, longing, afterlife and ritual: it appears, as the artist states, as an object that continuously moves, a sculpture that has no fixed form. Renaissance artist Gra Angelico, Georgian film director Segei Parajanov and Japanese Kabuki theatre are the main references of the work, where the fixed frame of the camera shapes a series of “pictures” or “tableaux”, capturing archaeological sites, ancient buildings and historical details. The images are accompanied by a soundtrack by Kelly, Jayne Jones and Pascal Nichols. The landscapes are punctuated by colourful characters, recalling the formal structure and the iconology of a Renaissance painting and the sketchiness of the Kabuki theatre. The structure and ideas explored in Chapters are expanded into the three-dimensional world of the gallery. Parallel are drawn with the film’s interior locations and open landscapes, creating a series of intimate spaces in which to view it. Venue: Point Centre for Contemporary Art Visiting hours: 10:00-12:00 and 17:00-22:00 (Tue-Fri), 11:00-22:00 (Sat). Closed on Sun-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22662053. TUE, 15 OCT - SUN, 15 DEC EXHIBITION “From the World of Cyprus Birds”
The exhibition presents photographs depicting birds of Cyprus in their natural habitat, and showcases objects of the Museum collections, which depict birds or have the shape and form of birds. Organised by the Leventis Museum in collaboration with the organization BirdLife Cyprus, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Venue: Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun), 10:00-22:00 (Wed). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22661475. THU, 17 OCT - FRI, 1 NOV PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “Travel Diaries” A solo photography exhibition by Mr. Vassilis Papaioannou, the Ambassador of Greece in Cyprus. Venue: Centre of Contemporary Art Diatopos Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 11:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. For morning visits please contact 22766117. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22766117. WEBSITE: www.diatopos.com MON, 21 OCT - SAT, 2 NOV ART EXHIBITION The sixth solo exhibition by artist Achilleas Christou. Venue: Opus 39 Gallery Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Mon), 10:30-12:30 and 17:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri), 10:30-12:30 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22424983. 2
November 2013 TUE, 22 OCT - SAT, 9 NOV ART EXHIBITION “Feeling the hands with Art” A solo exhibition by artist Ermioni Zachariadou. Using materials such as acrylic on canvas, pastel colours and coal on paper, the works tell everyday short stories, taking inspiration from the hands that pull the strings of life through their actions. Venue: Zmart Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 (Mon-Thu), 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 (Fri), 10:00-19:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. For further information please contact 22456098. WEBSITE: www.zampelasart.com THU, 24 OCT - SAT, 16 NOV EXHIBITION “Transgression” An exhibition using visual aids (photographs and videos) exploring issues of restrictions by artist Deepti Barth. Organised by the Cyprus Visual Artists Association. Venue: To Phytorio, Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipal Gardens Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Tue-Sat). Closed on Sun-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22681088. FRI, 25 OCT - SAT, 9 NOV ART EXHIBITION “The Mythology of everyday life” A solo exhibition by artist Marios Varellas featuring works in acrylic and other materials and some drawings in pen. Venue: Apocalypse Gallery
Visiting hours: 10:30-13:00 and 16:30-20:00 (daily), 10:30-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22424983. TUE, 29 OCT - FRI, 8 NOV PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “Cyprus - An Aerial perspective” A photography exhibition by archaeologist and aerial photographer Thomas Sagory. The exhibition features fifty shots all taken from a kite that offer unique and beautiful views. Organised by the Institut Français de Chypre in collaboration with the Department of Antquities and the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality. Venue: Famagusta Gate Visiting hours: 8:30-17:00 (daily) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22430877, 22459339. WEBSITE: www.ifchypre.org FRI, 1 NOV MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Vassilis Karas. Venue: Blinkers Club Time: 23:00 For further information and reservations please contact 22351550. FRI, 1 NOV ROCK CONCERT With Greek singer/songwriter Vassilis Papaconstantinou, celebrating his 40 year music career. Venue: RED Music Stage Time: 22:30 For further information and reservations please contact 22767711.
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November 2013 SAT, 2 NOV MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek artist Yiannis Aggelakas. Accompanied by Dinos Sakides, Stathis Arampatzis, Christos Harbilas and Titos Kargiotakis. Venue: Melina Merkouri Hall Time: 21:00 Entrance: €15, €12 (presale) For further information please contact 70007102. SAT, 2 NOV WINE TASTING A wine tasting event aimed at promoting Cypriot and Greek wines. Organised by the Cyprus-Greece Business Association (CGBA). Venue: Irini Hall, Ledra Street Time: 16:00-20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact CGBA (cyprusgreece@ccci.org.cy). SAT, 2 NOV - TUE, 5 NOV 5TH NO_BODY DANCE MOVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE ARTS FESTIVAL This year’s festival will be “unplugged”. Venue: Dancehouse Lefkosia, 25 Parthenonos Street, Agios Andreas Time: 20:00 For further information please contact 70007046. SUN, 3 NOV MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCE “Aroma Anatolis” (“Scent of the East”) A music and dance performance with the “Nasma El Shahra” dance group and musicians Elena Xyda (lute), Veronica Aloneftou (sandouri), Pierrick Marion (ney) and John Lembos (percussions). Organised by the “Horou Haris” Cultural Association.
Venue: Antonaki’s Music Hall Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10 For further information and reservations please contact 97791169, 22664697. TUE, 5 NOV CHARITY CONCERT “Music from the Theatre and the Cinema” A charity concert with famous songs from various Greek and international plays and movies. With Woldfgang Schroeder and Marios Pavlou (violin), Maria Loucaidou Schroeder (piano), Demetris Panagi (guitar) and Katie Economides (voice). Texts: Olga Pieridou. Narrators: Olga Pieridou and Neophytos Neophytou. Under the Auspices of First Lady Mrs. Andri Anastassiades and the Mayor of Lefkosia (Nicosia) Mr. Constantinos Yorkadjis. All proceeds will be donated to support families in need. Organised by the Agioi Omologites Community Association. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10 For further information and tickets please contact 22681006, 22662899, 99418656. THU, 7 NOV VIOLIN AND PIANO RECITAL With musicians Elif Akyar (violin) and Hyun Sook Tekin (piano). The programme includes works by Leclair, Franck, Wieniawski, Saint Saens, Adnan Saygun and Andreas Tsiartas. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15, €10. Tickets available at the box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. 4
November 2013 WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org FRI, 8 NOV MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Yiannis Ploutarhos, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pavilion Hall. Venue: Pavilion Hall Time: 23:00 Entrance: €60, €50, €40 For further information and reservations please contact 22322222. FRI, 8 NOV CONCERT With works by Cypriot composers. Conductor: Yiorgos Kountouris. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Centre of Cypriot Composers. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy MON, 11 NOV METAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With heavy/power metal band “Medieval Steel”. Opening acts: “R.U.S.T.” and “Gypsy Fears”. Organised by Xigas Productions. Venue: Diachroniki Music Stage Time: 19:30-02:00 Entrance: €20 For further information please contact 99783455. WED, 13 NOV 1ST UPCYCLED CHARITY FASHION SHOW A charitable event with an innovative and alternative green philosophy of re-use of
trash clothes turning them into something new, useful and unique in the way of stylish dressing. Featuring fashion designers Stavroulla Demetriou, Elina Constantinou and Anna Solomonidou. The net proceeds of the event and part of the pop-up shopping store profits will go to the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipal Multipurpose Centre, the Lefkosia Community grocery store and the Intensive Care Forum. Venue: Melina Merkouri Hall Time: 19:00 Entrance: €10 For further information please contact 99960172. FRI, 15 NOV - THU, 21 NOV DAYS OF GERMAN LANGUAGE FILMS 2013 Within the framework of the “Month of German language in Cyprus”. Organised by the Goethe Institut Cyprus in co-operation with the Embassies of Austria and Switzerland in Cyprus. English subtitles available. Screenings: FRI, 15 NOV 1) “Tandoori Love” (Switzerland) Time: 18:30 2) “”De ganz große Traum” (Germany) Time: 20:00 SAT, 16 NOV 1) “Vielleicht in einem anderen Leben” (Austria) Time: 18:00 2) “Die Herbstzeitlosen” (Switzerland) Time: 20:00 MON, 18 NOV 1) “Die Wohnung” (Germany) Time: 18:00 2) “Anfang 80” (Austria) Time: 20:00 5
November 2013 TUE, 19 NOV 1) “Der ganz große Traum” (Germany) Time: 18:00 2) “Vielleicht in einem anderen Leben” (Austria) Time: 20:00 WED, 20 NOV 1) “Anfang 80” (Austria) Time: 18:00 2) “Tandoori Love” (Switzerland) Time: 20:00 THU, 21 NOV 1) “Die Herbsteitlosen” (Switzerland) Time: 18:00 2) “Die Wohnung” (Germany) Time: 20:00 Venue: Goethe Institute (all screenings) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22674608. SAT, 16 NOV CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT The programme includes works by Fr. Schubert and C. Franck. With musicians Wolfgang Schroeder and Sorin Alexandru Horlea (violin), Vladimir Tkachenko (viola), Petros Gospodinov (cello) and Naoko Kariya (piano). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
A devised musical adaptation of the children’s classic. The underlying theme is how a child can find their own voice, as they grow in confidence empowered by their personal exploration. Written by Catherine Beger. Direction: Torkild Lindebjerg. Cast: Catherine Beger and Lefteris Moschovias. Music: Lefteris Moschovias. Design: Liene Kalpisa. Assistant: Laura Mantovani. Venue: Artos Cultural and Research Foundation Time: 11:00 (first performance), 16:00 (second performance) Entrance: €7 (adults), €5 (adults) For further information and reservations please 96216435. WEBSITE: www.artosfoundation.org THU, 21 NOV - FRI, 22 NOV MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek artists Yiannis Kotsiras, Rita Antonopoulou and Thanos Mikroutsikos. Venue: RED Music Stage Time: 21:30 For further information and reservations please contact 22767711. FRI, 22 NOV PIANO CONCERT A concert for piano four hands by the “Duo Benzakoum”. The programme includes works by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Grieg, Brahms and more. Organised by the Institut Français de Chypre. Venue: PASYDY Auditorium Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10. Free entrance for school children, students and seniors (+65). For further information please contact 22459333.
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November 2013 SAT, 23 NOV DANCE PERFORMANCE “Manlike” A choreographic work exploring the narrative of Balkan sworn virgins in an abstract manner. Choreographer / dancer: Milena Ugren Koulas. Musician / performer: George Koulas. Composer: Tasos Stylianou. Within the framework of the “Terpsichore” programme of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:30-21:15 Entrance: €8, €6 For further information and reservations please contact 99386168, 22410181.
LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WALKS Get to know the capital by walking Within the framework of wider efforts to get foreign visitors better acquainted with the old city within the walls, the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality from 1987 established a series of thematic walking tours. These tours have been reorganised to present various new aspects of the old city as well as the city outside the walls. A city like Lefkosia (Nicosia) with its 5000 yearlong history has much to offer. By walking, one gets a better feel for a place and its yearlong atmosphere, then and now, and a better understanding of its continual cultural development. This is the philosophy upon which these walking tours of Lefkosia (Nicosia) are based. Every Monday Pallouriotissa and Kaimakli: The Past Restored Guided bus and walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia Time: 10:00
Free participation Booking in advance is necessary Every Thursday Discover the old Nicosia and its walls Walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia Time: 10:00 Free participation Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings (for Monday tour) please contact 22674264. HORSE RACES Organised by the Nicosia Horse Race Club. For further information please contact the Nicosia Race Club tel. 22782727. OPEN AIR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETS Every Wednesday and Saturday “OCHI” Square - (Lefkosia within the walls) Every Friday - Strovolos Municipality (Industrial area, traffic lights). Organised by the Nicosia Municipality. FLEA MARKET OF NICOSIA The first indoor flea market in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where one can find new and used books, toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, clothes, household items, 7
November 2013 collectibles and antiques as well as a coffee shop. Every Saturday and Sunday Venue: 2, Yianni Koromia Street, Kaimakli Time: 9:00-20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22432478.
EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) SUN, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Council. SUN, 3 NOV Greek songs inspired by the sea with the “Laiko Pentagrammo“ music ensemble SUN, 10 NOV Traditional Cypriot, Armenian and Russian songs with the ”Zara and Friends” music ensemble SUN, 17 NOV Traditional Cypriot dances with the Lakatamia Municipality Folklore Association SUN, 24 NOV Classic songs with the “Lemesos Choir Association” Venue: “Onesilos” Seaside Theatre. Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 25323211, 25362756. FRI, 20 SEP - WED, 20 NOV ART EXHIBITION “Disassembly Lines”
A solo exhibition by German artist Clemens Behr. Venue: Penindaplinena Gallery Visiting hours: 15:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri), 12:00-16:00 (Sat). Closed on Sun-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 99522977. THU, 7 NOV CONCERT With works by Cypriot composers. Conductor: Yiorgos Kountouris. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Centre of Cypriot Composers. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy WED, 13 NOV MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer / songwriter Costis Maraveyas. Accompanied by his band: Kriton Bellonias (drums), Jim Staridas (trompone), Angelos Angelides (electricar guitar), Michanis Kalkanis (contrabass) and Nikos “Ottomo” Aggloupas (percussions, electrical guitar, keyboards). Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15, €12 Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. SAT, 16 NOV DANCE PERFORMANCE “Manlike” 8
November 2013 A choreographic work exploring the narrative of Balkan sworn virgins in an abstract manner. Choreographer / dancer: Milena Ugren Koulas. Musician / performer: George Koulas. Composer: Tasos Stylianou. Within the framework of the “Terpsichore” programme of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30-21:15 Entrance: €8, €6 Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. WED, 20 NOV MUSIC PERFORMANCE With awarded actress and singer from Georgia Nani Bregvadze, accompanied by her daughter, singer Eka Mamaladze and Alexander Sariev. The programme includes songs from Georgia and Russia. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20, €15 Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. SUN, 24 NOV MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCE “Aroma Anatolis” (“Scent of the East”) A music and dance performance with the “Nasma El Shahra” dance group and musicians Elena Xyda (lute), Veronica Aloneftou (sandouri), Pierrick Marion (ney) and John Lembos (percussions). Organised by the “Horou Haris” Cultural Association.
Venue: Nikos & Sokrates Association Theatre, Erimi village Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10 For further information and reservations please contact 97791169. . SAT, 30 NOV DANCE PERFORMANCE “Humans Being” An empty stage and five naked bodies pay a tribute to the human species as an animal of divine energy. The performance is a hymn to raw beauty allowing for form to meet the formless, instict to become intuition and the natural to appear as sacred. Concept / Direction / Movement: Lia Haraki. Performance / Movement: Eleana Alexandrou, Petros Konnaris, Arianna Marcoulides and Christina Patsali. Within the framework of the “Terpsichore” programme of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30-21:15 Entrance: €10, €5 Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745.
LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) WALK A stroll in Neapolis, Nemesos, Limassol….Lemesos. See the best of Lemesos in a Walking Tour organised by the Municipality of Lemesos in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. The tour aims to giving you the opportunity to get to know the historical centre of Lemesos by walking through its narrow streets which 9
November 2013 visually “narrate” its long history. Monuments of the past, traditional workshops, unique architectural features, the bustling life of the old market and traditional shops all reflect the city´s atmosphere, the main element of this tour. Every Monday (in English) Starting point: CTO Information Office, 142 Agiou Andreou Str. Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information on the walks please contact 25362756.
GERMASOGEIA WALKS Every Wednesday (in English) October to April. Each walk will be organised on every alternate week. 1. Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water This tour aims to take visitors to the peaceful, picturesque village of Germasogeia 15 minutes away from the beach, to stroll through its narrow streets, see its special architecture, visit its churches, and feel the village life. Water has always been the most important element in the development of Germasogeia. It is bounded by the sea in the south and on its north it has as a
physical boundary, the water dam of Germasogeia fed by the river Amathos coming from the mountains of Troodos. The tour also includes a visit to the water dam of Germasogeia. 2. Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia This tour aims to discover the nature of Germasogeia. The idea is to walk away from the village to the serene surroundings of the area and enjoy a relaxing stroll wandering the hills of Germasogeia. The participants of the tour will enjoy a ride in the old Bedford bus, which drives partly through an earthen road. They will walk (there is some up hill walking) for more than half an hour along the nature trail of the area off Phinicaria laid out by the Forestry Department and enjoy the magnificent view of the water dam and river. In the winter colourful flowers and shrubs cover the valley. The herbs and wild flowers and tree blossoms give a variety of colours and scents. Starting Point: CTO Information Office, 22 Georgiou A´, Potamos tis Germasogeias, Eastern Entrance of Dasoudi Beach, Tourist area, Germasogeia. Time: 10.00-13.00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary, by Tuesday afternoon at the latest, giving name and hotel. The minimum number of participants for the walks to take place is 10 people. Offered by the Germasogeia Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. 10
November 2013 Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings please contact 25323211. OPEN AIR CREATIVE MARKET Every 2nd Saturday of the month An art crafts market by independent artistis and creative people. Venue: Medieval Castle Square Time: 9:00-18:00 Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies). For further information please contact 99073100.
EVENTS IN TROODOS SUN, 10 NOV ZIVANIA FESTIVAL - ALONA The programme includes a demonstration of the distillation process of zivania, preparation of palouze and free tasting, folklore music and dance performances and a visit to the local church of Agios Georgios. Traditional products, food and beverages will be available for sale. Organised by the Alona Community Council and the Troodos Tourism Board. Venue: Alona village square The Troodos Tourism Board offers bus transportation to the event location from Lemesos (Limassol) and Lefkosia (Nicosia). Departure from the CTO Information Office in Germasogeia (Lemesos): 9:30. Departure from the Cyprus Handicraft Centre (Lefkosia): 10:00. Departure from the Festival:
15:00. Bus transportation fee: €5 per person. For reservations from Lemesos (Limassol) please contact 25323211 (CTO Information Office in Germasogeia) and for reservations from Lefkosia (Nicosia) please contact 22674264 (CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia). Time: 11:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 99352547. SUN, 17 NOV ZIVANIA FESTIVAL - PELENDRI The programme includes a demonstration of the distillation process of zivania, preparation of palouze and free tasting, folklore music and dance performances and visits to the churches of the village which will remain open to visitors during the event. Organised by the Pelendri Community Council and the Troodos Tourism Board. Venue: Pelendri village square The Troodos Tourism Board offers bus transportation to the event location from Lemesos (Limassol) and Lefkosia (Nicosia). Departure from the CTO Information Office in Germasogeia (Lemesos): 10:00 and the Cyprus Handicraft Centre (Lefkosia): 9:30. Departure from the Festival: 15:30. Bus transportation fee: €5 per person. For reservations from Lemesos (Limassol) please contact 25323211 (CTO Information Office in Germasogeia) and for reservations from Lefkosia (Nicosia) please contact 22674264 (CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia). Time: 11:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 99352547. 11
November 2013 EVENTS IN LARNAKA SUN, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Larnaka Municipality. SUN, 3 NOV Music of the world with the “Marios Andreou and Avra Shiati” music ensemble SUN, 10 NOV Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the “Nostos Pissouriou” Cultural Association SUN, 17 NOV Dances from all over the world with the “Rithmos” Dance Association SUN, 24 NOV Music from all over the world with the “Trio Tico” music ensemble Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage, Foinikoudes. Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 24654322. TUE, 22 OCT - TUE, 31 DEC ART EXHIBITION “Not a single day without a line” A fine arts exhibition organised by the Larnaka Municipality and the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts (LarnakaFamagusta). Venue: Larnaka Municipal Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 24658848.
FRI, 1 NOV - FRI, 29 NOV ART EXHIBITION “The Byzantine Architecture of Cyprus” An exhibition featuring watercolour paintings and drawings by architect Andreas Philippou. Venue: Gallery Kypriaki Gonia Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:30-20:00 (Mon-Sat), 11:00-14:00 (Sun). Free Entrance For further information please contact 24621109. SAT, 16 NOV METAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek metal band “Nightstalker”. Opening acts: “Neon Knights” and “Crash ‘N Burn”. Venue: Savino Live Time: 22:00-03:00 Entrance: €15 (at the door), €12 (presale) For further information and reservations please contact 99860304, 99426011.
LARNAKA WALKS Every Wednesday LARNAKA-PAST AND PRESENT This walk covers the history of Larnaka and its development by focusing on the role that the sea had throughout the centuries. Starting point: CTO Information Office, Vasileos Pavlou Square. Time 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Every Friday SCALA - ITS CRAFTSMEN Scala is around the area Larnaka Fort and Agios Lazaros Church. The aim of this walk is to explore the area and visit the Handicraft Workshops created by young 12
November 2013 ceramic artist most of who are inspired by ancient Cypriot art. The Walk goes through picturesque streets of the Turkish sector of Larnaka, where visitors have the chance to see traditional white washed houses, houses with kiosks and the present use of this residential area. Starting point: Larnaka Fort (Medieval Museum). Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Larnaka Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association.
There are three tours on offer: The City Centre Tour (which takes in the town centre with all its shops), The Arts and Culture Tour (which takes in the workshops and galleries of Larnaka), and a Historical Tour Around the Town (which takes in the museums, churches and ancient monuments). These are the first bikes of their kind on the island and are certain to offer something unique to anyone who wants to see Larnaka and its sights in a memorable way. Cost: €12 (45 - 50 minutes) per bike (for two persons) with rider. For further information contact 70005960 or info@mycitycruisers.com. Website: www.larnakaregion.com
Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
EVENTS IN PAFOS
For further information and bookings please contact 24654322.
LARNAKA CITY CRUISERS (BIKING TOURS) Tourists and locals alike can view the sights of Larnaka from a different angle by renting a ‘City Cruiser’ biking tour. The special passenger bikes - which look a little like buggy carts with pedals - are already popular in other European destinations where riders (with very strong legs!) cycle with their passengers in the back enjoying the sights. The bikes are an environmentally friendly way to travel as they use a solar-powered battery, meet all European safety standards and are operated by trained riders who know firstaid. They are also suitable for people with disabilities.
SUN, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Pafos Municipality. SUN, 3 NOV Re-enactment of traditional Cypriot wedding with the “Aphrodite Geroskipou” Folklore Association SUN, 10 NOV Baroque, classical and romantic music with the “Collegium Cyprium String Quartet” music ensemble SUN, 17 NOV “Let’s jazz” with the “Jazz Society” music ensemble SUN, 24 NOV “Beautiful Cyprus”, traditional Cypriot songs and dances with the “Anatoli” music ensemble 13
November 2013 Venue: Pafos Municipal Baths Beach, Poseidonos Avenue, Kato Pafos Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 26932841, 26930521. THU, 21 NOV - SUN, 24 NOV CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL 4-DAY CHALLENGE The event combines a 6k time trial, a multiterrain half marathon, an 11k mountain trail run and a 10k city run over four days. Organised by Arena Sports and 2:09 Events. Venue: Pafos region For further information please contact 26880878, 26880877. WEBSITE: www.cypruschallenge.com
PAFOS WALK Every Thursday STROLLING AROUND PAFOS TOWN CENTRE (KTIMA) In an effort to get visitors acquainted with Pafos Town Centre (Ktima), which is the newest part of the city of Pafos as opposed to New Pafos, the ancient Hellenistic and Roman Capital of Cyprus, the Municipality of Pafos would like to invite everyone to visit Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) and get to know this part of Pafos, incorrectly considered as merely a shopping area. The walking tour Strolling around Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) aims to provide an overall picture of Pafos and how Pafos Town Centre evolved and developed from the late Byzantine and Medieval times to what as it was called until recently Κtima. The Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) is associated with the local everyday life of the population. For the Pafians though,
Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) has so much more to it…. Through historic references, linked with some very important historic phases including Medieval, Ottoman, British and modern times; one will ‘walk’ into the past but will also get better acquainted with the commercial centre of Pafos. The walk is led by a licensed CTO qualified guide. It lasts about two and a half hours, including a half-hour break for refreshments. Starting point: CTO Information Office, 8 Agoras Str. Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Pafos Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings please contact 26932841.
EVENTS IN AMMOCHOSTOS THU, 14 NOV - THU, 20 MAR AGIA NAPA CULTURAL WINTER Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. THU, 14 NOV Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the Agia Napa Municipality dance group.
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November 2013 THU, 21 NOV “The Cyprus of Love” - Cypriot and Greek traditional music and dances with the “I Las” music group and the “Kimon Xylotymbou” dance group. THU, 29 NOV “Wine and Tavern songs” - Greek music and dances with the musical group of the “Cavo Greco” Cultural Association and the “Rymvos” dance group. Venue: Agia Napa Municipal Conference Hall Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 23816307. SAT, 30 NOV CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES Festive lighting of the Christmas decorations with the participation of the Philharmonic band of the Police Force of Cyprus and other music bands playing Christmas music and songs. The programme also includes plenty of presents, a lot of wine and fireworks. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. Venue: Agia Napa Central Square Time: 17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 23816307.
“tigani” (flat bottomed frying pan) where they will have the chance to learn about the archaeology of the area, its connection with the sea, and get to know its natural beauties. Then they will be driven to Ayii Anargiri, a chapel in the northern part of Cape Greco. After a coffee break, the “walk” continues along the coast to the archaeological site of Makronisos. Every other Wednesday - in English and German - in English and Swedish Guided bus tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Agia Napa, 12 Leoforos Kryou Nerou. Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Agia Napa Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings please contact 23721796.
AGIA NAPA WALK - November (starting 13/11/13) to February (24/2/14). Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension This “walk” interprets the historic connection of the area of Agia Napa with the sea and the recent development of the village. The participants are driven to Cape Greco to walk up to the top of the 15
November 2013 USEFUL TELEPHONES Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture 22800933 Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation 22128157 Cyprus Theatrical Organisation 22492900 Nicosia Municipal Theatre 77772717 Pallas Theatre 22410181 Strovolos Municipal Theatre 22313010 Lemesos Patticheion Municipal Theatre 25343341 Larnaka Patticheion Theatre 24629300 Larnaka Town Hall Theatre 24665794 Pafos Markideion Theatre 26932571 Rialto Theatre 25343900, 77777745 State Gallery of Contemporary Art 22304947 Famagusta Gate 22430877 The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre 22797400 Lefkosia Municipality Cultural Services 23816300 Anastasios Leventis G Foundation 22667706 Pierides Foundation 24651345 Skali Cultural Centre 22336363 Paralimni Municipality 23819212 Agia Napa Municipality 23816307 Polis Chrysochous Municipality 26321321 Pafos Aphrodite festival Ltd 26822218 Pharos Arts Foundation 22663871 Artos Cultural and Research Foundation 22445455 Theatre ENA 22348203 www.cyprus-tickets.com 7000-9303 NOTE: The Cyprus Tourism Organisation cannot accept responsibility for any changes in any of the events listed above, that may occur due to unforeseen factors. Please contact the organisers by phone for confirmation.
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