April 2015 Easter (Pascha) in Cyprus The Greek Orthodox Pascha is the most luminous feast of Christianity and the greatest feast of Hellenism and the people of Cyprus, who call it, “Lambri” – “the bright One” since it shines with the light of Resurrection that bathes life and all its facets; morals, customs and tradition. As the Services of Holy Week coincide with Spring, the divine Passions seem to relate to the passions and resurrection of Nature and man. Timetable of Holy Masses: Holy Monday – Holy Thursday at 19:00 Holy Friday, ‘Hours of the morning’ at 07:00 and the Epitaph at 19:00 Holy Saturday, Holy Liturgy at 19:30, the Paschal Service at 23:00 and the ‘Kalos Logos’ (Good Word) is chanted at midnight. Easter morning, the ‘Vespers of Love’ at 11:00.
EASTER SUN & MON, 12 & 13 APRIL 2015
Easter Day The Service of Paschal Sunday, the Matins and the Holy Liturgy is usually held at midnight of Saturday to Sunday. On the morning of Pascha Sunday the Vespers of Love are celebrated during which the Gospel is read in many languages as an old custom dictates. After the Holy Liturgy all around the island families and friends come together to celebrate; roast on coal lamb on a spit or bake lamb in the oven, crack the red dyed eggs and enjoy “Paschalogiorta” (Easter feasts), the prosperous symbolism of Greek Pascha that comes in the form of crossbuns, Christ bagels, tsourekia and the Easter food par excellence, the flaounes (cheese pies). On Easter Sunday and Monday traditional games are organised in towns and villages.
FRI, 10 APRIL 2015
Good Friday In the morning mass the “Megalae Orae” (Great Hours) are chanted and the Un-nailing of the Crucified takes place. After this Service, girls in all churches decorate with flowers the Epitaph (Bier of Christ). This is one of the most beautiful customs in all Cyprus. In the evening, lamentations are chanted to the dead Christ and the Epitaph is carried in litany through the streets of cities and villages while the church bells toll in a mournful tone. The litanies take place in all parishes at around 20:00.
BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact tel. 22455072 or 99059541, www.birdlifecyprus.org
SAT, 11 APRIL 2015
Easter Saturday In the morning, during the matinal Holy liturgy, the so called “first Resurrection” takes place and in Cyprus it is celebrated in a special way. The black veils covering the icons during he Holy Week drop, the priests throw laurel leaves and myrtle to the floor, the faithful bang their pews, the bells toll merrily an the general mood is triumphant. In the evening, at midnight, the Holy liturgy of Resurrection is held in the courtyard of churches.
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April 2015 EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) THU, 2 APR 2015
Elli Paspala & Vassilikos The two famous artists apart from being friends and important performers, discovered that they also share the same musical tastes; The sincerity of Joni Mitchell, the dreamy magic of Henri Mancini, the dark, underground music of Tom Waits, the unique songs of The Beatles and of course the deepest folk melodies of Vasilis Tsitsanis and unsurpassed charm of Manos Hadjidakis world. Venue: RED Music Stage (15, Dionysou str., Old Town Hall Square, tel. +357 22767711) Time: 21:00 FRI, 3 APRIL 2015 CONCERT
Pablo Galdo Pablo Galdo is considered one of the most renowned Spanish pianists and he is one of the most outstanding performers of his generation. He will appear in recital for the first time in Cyprus, in Isaac Albéniz’s early masterpiece Suite Española. Venue: The Shoe Factory (304 Ermou str., CY1017, tel. +357 22663871) Time: 20:30 Entrance: € 10 / 15, on-line tickets: www.pharosartsfoundation.org SAT, 4 APRIL 2015
My Sweet one, You are not Lost... The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents Requiem by Faure and Epitaph by Y. Ritsos and M. Theodorakis, where the funeral lament of Virgin Mary becomes a universal symbol, of every mother’s sorrow. Choir: Orphean Singers Cyprus. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre, (100, Strovolos Avenue, 2020 Strovolos - Nicosia) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12 / €7 for 18- 26yrs & pensioners / free for -18yrs For further information www.cyso.org.cy
SAT, 4 APRIL 2015 SPORTS
Legion Run Cyprus 2015 Legion Run is more than just a run or an event. It's an experience of a lifetime. Everyone participates for a different reason, but they finish all the same; "changed". This isn't a race. Legion Run is about overcoming personal challenges and the thrill of proving to yourself you can. But most of all, it's about having fun again. Venue: Latouros Quarries, Dali For further information: www.legionrun.com ONGOING till SUN, 5 APRIL 2015
City Markets Event Spend a wonderful day with your family and friends at the park! At the City market you can find Arts, crafts and second hand items, as well as various activities for the children (clown, facepainting, inflatable bouncer e.t.c.). Venue: Acropolis Park (Axiou Str., CY-2013, www.citymarkets.net) Time: 10:00 - 18:00 Entrance: Free ONGOING till MON, 6 APR 2015
EXHIBITION
“A FLASH BETWEEN DARKNESSES” by Peter Sheppard Skaerved Peter Sheppard Skaerved is known to the general public as an outstanding violinist and a prolific musician. His close circle, however, knows that he is also a highly gifted visual artist. Pharos has stimulated him to draw a series of art-works inspired by the music he played in Nicosia, the audience’s response, the philosophical and thought-provoking backstage conversations with the rest of the team and the musicians. A Flash Between Darknesses. Venue: Pharos Centre for Contemporary Art (24 Demosthenis Severis Ave, CY-1080, tel. +357 22663871, www.pharosartsfoundation.org) ONGOING till TUE, 7 APR 2015
“NAMASTE INDIA: Festival of Indian culture in Cyprus” Featuring the Photography Exhibition ‘India from my Lens’ by Cypriot photographers along with a 2
April 2015 collection of photographs by Benoy K. Behl, a well known Indian film-maker, art-historian and photographer, and ‘SARI – The magic of Indian Weaves’ Exhibition by Ms. Rta Kapur Chishti. Venue: ARTos Cultural and Research Foundation (64, Ay. Omoloyites Ave. CY-1080, Tel: +357 22445455, www.artosfoundation.org) Visiting Hours: Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:00 (closed on 1st April)
and musical events, complete the program of the official International Film Festival of Cyprus. All films are presented in their original language with Greek and English subtitles. The Festival takes place in Limassol and Nicosia. For further information tel. +357 25343900, www.cyprusfilmdays.com
WED, 15 APR 2015
“Patterns of Magnificence: Tradition and Reinvention in Greek women’s costume” The multiform traditions of Greek women’s dress are among the richest and most splendid in the world. The exhibition illustrates the interplay of native tradition and western aesthetic by displaying superb originals from the 18th to the early 20th century, as well as the court dress of the first queen of the Greek independent state, Amalia of Oldenburg, and that of her successor, Olga, the Russian-born consort of George I (end of 19th c.). On display are two of the original dolls commissioned by Queen Olga to form a miniature gallery of local costumes. The costumes are from the collection of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation in Nafplio and the Benaki Museum (Athens), and the dolls from the Lyceum Club of Greek Women, Athens. Venue: The Leventis Municipal Museum (17 Ippokratous str., Laiki Geitonia within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city) Visiting hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-16:30 Entrance: Free For further information: Tel. +357 22661475.
Bence Bogányi & Miwa Hoyano Bence Bogányi – one of the most sought-after bassoonists of our time, and pianist Miwa Hoyano – first prize winner of the Ibla Grand Prize Competition will perform works spanning from JS. Bach to Bartók, Saint-Saëns to Dubois and Orbán. This is indeed a rare opportunity to enjoy the bassoon as the leading force in chamber music! Venue: The Shoe Factory (304 Ermou str., CY1017, tel. +357 22663871) Time: 20:30 Entrance: € 15/10, on-line tickets: www.pharosartsfoundation.org SUN, 19 APR 2015
Cleopatra - a night of love... at the cost of life Ballet performance by the famous Theatre of Russian Ballet of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Music by Polad Bulbuloglu, ethnic music story by Alexander Pushkin. Choreography and Libretto: Liliya Sabitova, Cleopatra: Tatiana Panteleeva Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre (100, Strovolos Avenue, CY-2020, tel. +357 22313010) Time: 17:00 & 20:00 Entrance: €20/€15 students & pensioners FRI, 17 APR – SUN 26 APR 2015 CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Cyprus Film Days 2015 The Festival consists of two main programmes: the international competitive section and the noncompetitive section which comprises films that have been screened and awarded at major festivals over the past year. Special tributes, parallel screenings, master classes, workshops
ONGOING till SUN, 19 APR 2015
ART EXHIBITION
WED, 22 & SUN, 25 APRIL 2015
2nd Cyprus Walking Festival Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Forestry Department the Festival offers a number of walking tours in Akamas, Cape Gkreko and Troodos National Forest Parks, with varying levels of required fitness and completion time. For further information please contact the CTO Information Offices, www.visitcyprus.com Dyo Mouttes - Pavliades trail Degree of difficulty: 2 (circular, 3.2km)
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April 2015 Meeting point: Cyprus Handicrafts Centre, Athalassa Avenue, Lefkosia. Departure time: 08.15 a.m. Duration of walk: 3 hrs. Interested participants, who will not be using bus transportation to the trail, must be at the starting point of the trail at the Kionia - Vavatsinia road (2km from the Kionia picnic site) at 9.00 a.m. Reservations: +357 25362756 ONGOING till FRI, 8 MAY 2015
"Stories from the lives of my friends" Christodoulos Panayiotou is an internationally acclaimed artist whose wide-ranging research focuses on the identification and uncovering of hidden narratives in the visual records of history and time. Venue: Point Centre for Contemporary Art (2, Evagorou Ave., CY-1097, tel. +357 22662053, www.pointcentre.org) Visiting hours: Tue - Fri 11:00 -18:00 & Sat 11:00-15:00
+357 22797400, www.nimac.org.cy) Visiting Hours: Tue – Sat 10:00-21:00, every Saturday guided tour at 18:00 (except on the 11 & 18 April) ONGOING till SUN, 28 JUN 2015
EXHIBITION
“From Fruitopia to the Island of Fireworks. An Amazing journey to the magical worlds of Eugene Trivizas” An exhibition of the G. Gounaropoulos Museum dedicated to Eugene Trivizas, enriched with works by Cypriot artists. There will be parallel activities for children, as well as lectures. Organised by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (8690, Faneromenis str. within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city) Visiting hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-19:00 Entrance: Free For further information tel. +357 22128157, www.bocff.org
ONGOING till SAT, 9 MAY 2015
Multiplicities 13 artists from Cyprus and abroad, have been commissioned to create new works in the form of limited editions prints and multiples. The artworks have been produced in different medium including prints on archival paper, photographs (c-prints), collage, silkscreens, sculptures and pencil drawings that were made in unique variations. Venue: Art Seen Cronos Court (66B Makarios Avenue, CY-1077, tel. +357 99624090, www.artseeneditions.com) Visiting hours: Wed - Fri:10.00-13.00 & 14.00 18.00, Sat 10.00-13.00 ONGOING till SAT, 30 MAY 2015
Recurrence: Rituals, Place, and History A Group Exhibition of Contemporary Israeli Artists in Cyprus Works from the collection of Petach Tikva Museum of Art and additional works. Curator: Drorit Gur Arie. Venue: Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (the Old Powerhouse 19, Palias Ilektrikis, CY-1016, tel.
ONGOING till TUE, 30 JUN 2015
EXHIBITION
“Cyprus Banknotes. Environment History - Folk Art” The exhibition presents a selection of landmarks from 1914, which marked the first issue of a Cypriot banknote by the British, to 1955. It goes on to explore more extensively the iconography of the series of banknotes of the Republic of Cyprus issued from 1961 to 1997, pivoting around the environment, History and Folk Art of Cyprus. The aim is to open up routes connecting the iconography of banknotes of the Republic of Cyprus to items from the Collections of the Cultural Foundation, namely the Ethnographic Collection, the Numismatic Collection, the Map Collection, the Collection of Manuscripts and rare Rare Books, and the Collection of old Photographs, Engravings and Watercolours. Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (8690, Faneromenis str. within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city) Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun) Entrance: Free 4
April 2015 For further information please contact +357 22128157, www.bocff.org ONGOING till SUN, 30 AUG 2015
EXHIBITION
“Printed Scarves and the last scarf maker” The traditional female costume of Cyprus has always been complemented by two scarves worn tied around the head and waist. The stamped scarves (kerchiefs), made by special craftsmen known as mandilárides, replaced earlier ones which were hand-embroidered with coloured silk threads and goldwork, yet retained the beauty of the floral designs with the use of wooden stamps. Venue: Leventis Museum (15-17 Hippocrates Str., 1500 Laiki Yitonia) Visiting Hours: Tue – Sun 10:00 – 16:30, closed on Monday and public holidays. Entrance: Free For futher information tel.:+357 22661475, www.leventismuseum.org.cy HORSE RACES Organised by the Nicosia Horse Race Club. For further information please contact the Nicosia Race Club tel. +357 22782727. OPEN AIR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETS EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY
Venue: “OCHI” Square within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city EVERY FRIDAY
Venue: Industrial area of Strovolos Municipality (near the traffic lights). EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
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, collectibles and antiques as well as a coffee shop. Venue: 2, Yianni Koromia Street, Kaimakli Time: 09:00-20:00 Entrance: Free For further information please contact tel. +357 22432478.
EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY
LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WALKS Get to know the capital by walking The Lefkosia Municipality established a series of thematic walking tours to present various aspects of the old city as well as the city outside the walls. Lefkosia, a city with 5,000 yearlong history, has much to offer. By walking, one gets a better feel for a place and its yearlong atmosphere, past and present, and a better understanding of its continual cultural development. EVERY MONDAY
Pallouriotissa & Kaimakli: The Past Restored Guided walking & bus tour. The Walking Tour leads you to the most noteworthy sights in ‘Pallouriotisa’ and ‘Kaimakli’, two old villages at the outskirts of the Venetian Walls. As Lefkosia grew and expanded these villages gradually became historic districts of the city. EVERY THURSDAY
Discover the old Nicosia and its walls Guided walking tour. Lefkosia, the only divided capital in the world, dates back to the Bronze Age. In antiquity and in early Christian times it was known as Ledra. It has been the capital of Cyprus since the Late Byzantine period (11th century). The Lusignans transformed it into a splendid city, with royal palaces and churches. The city centre, the old “Chora”, surrounded by 16th century Venetian Walls, with museums, old churches and medieval buildings, maintains the leisurely atmosphere of yesteryear. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city (11, Aristokyprou str., 1011 Lefkosia) Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. For further information and bookings please contact +357 22674264. NO Walks held on public holidays. 5
April 2015 EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) THU, 2 APRIL 2015
My Sweet one, You are not Lost... The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents Requiem by Faure and Epitaph by Y. Ritsos and M. Theodorakis, where the funeral lament of Virgin Mary becomes a universal symbol, of every mother’s sorrow. Choir: Orphean Singers Cyprus. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, tel. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12 / €7 for 18- 26yrs & pensioners / free for -18yrs For further information www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 3 – SUN, 5 APRIL 2015
2nd Cyprus International Tattoo Convention The convention returns to Cyprus, with more than 70 tattooists and piercers from all over the world. Three days full of ink, drinks and fun. Venue: Lanitis Carob Mill (Vasilissis Str., CY3026) Time: 14:00 - 22:00 Entrance: €10 (Daily Pass) / €20 (3day pass) For further information: www.cyprustattooconvention.com SAT, 4 APR 2015
Landscapes of the Unconscious Paul Timms is a contemporary artist renowned for his abstract surrealist oil paintings. The exhibition is co-hosted by Château des Arts on the opening day. Venue: Timms Art Studio & Château des Arts (Stoa Agora Shopping Centre, shops 21 & 36, Anexartisias str., CY-3036) Time: 19:00 Entrance: Free
SAT, 4 APR 2015
Elli Paspala & Vassilikos The two famous artists apart from being friends and important performers, discovered that they also share the same musical tastes; The sincerity of Joni Mitchell, the dreamy magic of Henri Mancini, the dark, underground music of Tom Waits, the unique songs of The Beatles and of course the deepest folk melodies of Vasilis Tsitsanis and unsurpassed charm of Manos Hadjidakis world. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, Tel. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 SUN, 5 APRIL 2015
'TRASHhhh: A Recycled Fairytale' A recycled fairytale...will explore the unexpected value of discarded objects and take our trash collector heroine Eve on a journey to start the world over. Suitable for kids 4+. In Greek. Venue: ETHAL Theatre (76, Franklin Roosevelt Avenue, CY-3840) Time: 14:30 & 17:00 Entrance: €7 / children under 2yrs free For reservations please call +357 96216435 MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Council. SUN, 5 APRIL
Traditional Cypriot dances with the “Lakatamia Municipality Folklore Association” SUN, 19 APRIL
Greek and Cypriot music with the “Agamemnonos 89 Music Ensemble” SUN, 26 APRIL
Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the “Folkloristic Association of Limassol” Venue: "Onesilos" Seaside Theatre, Agios Tychonas Time: 11:00 Entrance: Free For further information tel. +357 22691247, 25323211 or 25362756.
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April 2015 WED, 8 APRIL 2015
Swan Lake - The Royal Opera House Tchaikovsky’s most important romantic ballet, broadcasted live by the Royal Opera House, choreographed by Marius Petipa. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, Tel. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 19:00 Entrance: €15/10 TUE, 14 APR 2015
A View From the Bridge – NT Live The Young Vic’s magnetic, electrifying, astonishingly bold production of the great Arthur Miller's classic which confronts the American dream. This dark and passionate tale is directed by the visionary Ivo van Hove. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, Tel. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10 / €7 TUE, 14 APR 2015
“Irinaeos Koulouras Trio” The Acoustic Jazz Sessions “Irinaeos Koulouras Trio” was created by the well-known double bass player Irinaeos Koulouras in collaboration with George Krasidis (saxophone/clarinet) and George Koulas (drums). Their style is a blend of modern, traditional, Mediterranean and ethnic jazz which results in a unique and authentic musical trademark. Repertoire includes pieces chosen from jazz as well as authentic compositions. Venue: Château des Arts (Stoa Agora Shopping Centre, shop 21, Anexartisias str., CY-3036) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10 WED, 15 APR 2015
Ealo I Polis The Limassol Cultural and Dance association Dionysos presents the Fall of Constantinople through a musical and dance journey with Greek and Cypriot traditional dances, with the participation of more than 100 dancers and the Byzantine Choir Romanos the Melodist.
Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, Tel. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15 / €12
2nd Cyprus Walking Festival Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Forestry Department the Festival offers a number of walking tours in Akamas, Cape Gkreko and Troodos National Forest Parks, with varying levels of required fitness and completion time. For further information please contact the CTO Information Offices, www.visitcyprus.com WED, 15 & SUN, 19 APRIL 2015
“Enetika Gefyria” (“Venetian Bridges”) Trail: Kaminaria - Gefyri tisElias - Gefyri tou Tsielefou.
Degree of difficulty: 3 (linear, distance 7.1km) Meeting point: CTO Information Office, Dasoudi Beach, Lemesos. Departure time: 08.15 a.m. Duration of walk: 5 hrs. Points of interest: the medieval bridges of Elia and Tsielefos Interested participants, who will not be using bus transportation to the trail, must be at the starting point of the trail at Kaminaria village at 09.00 (the trail ends at the Gefyri tou Tsielefou.) Reservations: +357 25323211 WED, 29 APR & SUN, 3 MAY 2015
Kannoures - Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis trail Degree of difficulty: 3 (linear, downhill 9km) Meeting point: CTO Information Office, Dasoudi Beach, Lemesos. Departure time: 08.15 a.m. Duration of walk: 5hrs. Points of interest: The Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis church islisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and dates back to the11th century a.d. Interested participants, who will not be using bus transportation to the trail, must be at the starting point of the trail at the Karvounas - Troodos Square main road, 1km before Troodos Square, 9.5km from Karvounas (the trail ends at the church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis) at 9.00 a.m. Reservations: +357 25323211 7
April 2015 THU, 16 APR – THU, 30 APR 2015
Colors of France - Lucienne Smagala The artist seeks, through her work, to focus on the exchange of emotions with the viewer. Smagala uses oil painting and digital printing technics on canvas as her main technique. Venue: Peter’s Gallery (31, Ioanni Polemi Str., CY-3085, tel. +357 25384804) Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-13:00 & 16:0018:30 FRI, 17 APR – SUN 26 APR 2015 CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Cyprus Film Days 2015 The Festival consists of two main programmes: the international competitive section and the noncompetitive section which comprises films that have been screened and awarded at major festivals over the past year. Special tributes, parallel screenings, master classes, workshops and musical events, complete the program of the official International Film Festival of Cyprus. All films are presented in their original language with Greek and English subtitles. The Festival takes place in Limassol and Nicosia. For further information tel. +357 25343900, www.cyprusfilmdays.com
dramatic tenor Marios Andreou, present a musical journey with selected works from Medieval, Baroque, Classical, Romantic eras and 20th Century. Venue: St Catherine's Catholic Church (2, Jerusalem str. (Seafront road)) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €5 For reservations please contact +357 99486383, theodoros.krasides@mac.com ONGOING till TUE, 21 APRIL 2015
The International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK The world’s premier photography exhibition for gardens, plants and the green environment will feature many of the winners of the 2014 competition and will include wonderful photography from all over the world. Venue: 6x6 Centre for Photography (19, Ipeirou Str., CY-3040, parallel to Anexartisias str., tel: +357 25354810, Facebook: 6x6 Centre for Photography) Visiting Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 – 18:00, Sat 10:00 – 13:00 SUN, 26 APRIL 2015
SAT, 18 APR 2015
Cleopatra - a night of love... at the cost of life Ballet performance by the famous Theatre of Russian Ballet of Moscow and St. Petersburg. Music by Polad Bulbuloglu, ethnic music story by Alexander Pushkin. Choreography and Libretto by Liliya Sabitova. Cleopatra: Tatiana Panteleeva, Venue: Agios Athanasios Municipal Theater (42, Stavraetou tou Machera Str., 4140 Agios Athanasios, tel. +357 25724135) Time: 17:00 & 20:00 Entrance: €20/€15 students & pensioners SUN, 19 APR 2015
Spring Concert “Flautissimo Limassol Flute Choir” A unique flute ensemble founded by Theodoros Krasides, with soloists flutists Theodoros Krasides and Konstantinos Makaritis, and
Dragon Boat 2015 3rd Dragon Boat Challenge: 200m & 500m: a. Mixed: Strd & Sm. 200m: b. Women: Small, c. Senior A: Small Venue: Germasogeia dam For further information visit www.cyprusdba.org WED, 29 APRIL 2015
Elena Kamburova: The Singing Actress Rialto welcomes Elena Kamburova, one of the most popular performers in Russia. She is well known for her spirited and dramatic interpretation of songs and ballads, classical and modern. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, Tel. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 19:00 Entrance: €20 / €15
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April 2015 THU, 30 APRIL 2015
EVERY MONDAY
Behind the Beautiful Forevers - NT Live Τhe new play by David Hare is based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo. Winner of the National Book Award for NonFiction 2012, David Hare fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale directed by the National Theatre’s new artistic director Rufus Norris. With English and Greek subtitles. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, Tel. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10 / €7
LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) WALK A stroll in Neapolis, Nemesos, Limassol….Lemesos. See the best of Lemesos city; get to know the historical centre of Lemesos by walking through its narrow streets which 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. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office (142 Agiou Andreou Str.) Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Booking in advance is necessary. For further information and bookings please contact +357 25362756. NO Walks held on public holidays.
ONGOING till FRI, 8 MAY 2015
"Recto Verso From Byzantium to Modernism" The exhibition focuses on the two-sided icons (Recto/Verso), which bear representations of the Virgin with Child at their front side and the Crucifixion at their back. It hosts hagiographic treasures from churches and monasteries of the Limassol diocese, covering a wide stylistic and chronological spectrum spanning from the 12th to the 19th century as well as works by contemporary Cypriot artists, reinterpreting the Byzantine iconography of the Mother of God and the Passion Cycle through the perspectives of Modernism. Curator: Dr.Nadia Anaxagorou. Venue: The Evagoras Lanitis Center (Queen Berengaria, tel.:+357 25342123) Visiting hours: Daily 09.00-13.00 & 16.00-21.00 (Mon closed), Sat & Sun 14.00-21.00 Entrance: €5/€2 under 18yrs Every 2nd Saturday of the month
OPEN AIR CREATIVE MARKET An art crafts market by independent artists and creative people. Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies).
Venue: Medieval Castle Square Time: 9:00-18:00 For further information please 99073100.
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GERMASOGEIA WALKS Experience the unique contrast and diversity of a beach resort, a traditional Cypriot village and the beautiful country side of the island! WED, 8 & 22 APRIL
Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water Guided walking and bus tour. This tour takes visitors to the peaceful, picturesque village of Germasogeia, merely 15 minutes drive 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; southerly is bounded by the sea and northerly has a physical boundary, the water dam of Germasogeia fed by the river Amathos that flows from Troodos Mountain range. The tour also includes a visit to the water dam of Germasogeia.
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April 2015 WED, 15 & 29 APRIL
Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia Guided Walking & old Bedford bus tour. Explore the nature of Germasogeia! Discover by walk the serene surroundings of the area and enjoy a relaxing stroll wandering the hills of Germasogeia followed by a ride in an old Bedford bus on loose surface roads. Take a walk 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 (there is some up hill walking - will take more than half an hour). 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. Language: English Starting Point: CTO Information Office (22, Georgiou A´, CY-4047, Potamos tis Germasogeias, Dasoudi Beach Eastern entrance) Time: 10.00-13.00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Germasogeia Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. The minimum number of participants for the walks to take place is 10 people. Booking in advance is necessary, by Tuesday afternoon at the latest, giving name and hotel. For further information and bookings please contact +357 25323211. NO Walks held on public holidays.
EVENTS IN LARNAKA SAT, 4 APRIL 2015
'TRASHhhh: A Recycled Fairytale' A recycled fairytale.......TRASHhhh will explore the unexpected value of discarded objects and take our trash collector heroine Eve on a journey to start the world over. Suitable for kids 4+ in Greek language. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre (Municipal Gardens, Leonida Kioupi, tel. +357 24665795) Time: 17:00 Entrance: €7 / children under 2yrs free For reservations please call +357 96216435 ONGOING till TUE, 5 MAY 2015
Cyprus at the turn of the 20th century The exhibition presents photographs of Cyprus and its people that belong to the Historical and Ethnological Society of Greece and were initially presented in 1901 at the "Cyprus Exhibition" held in Zappeion, in Athens. Venue: Pierides Museum (4, Zenonos Kitieos str., CY-6023, tel. +357 24145375) Visiting hours: Mon-Thu 09:00 – 16:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-13:00 Entrance: €3 / €1 for Students MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with Larnaka Municipality. SUN, 5 APRIL
Well-known Greek and International songs with the “Avra Siati Music Ensemble” SUN, 19 APRIL
“Music from all over the world” with the “Trio Tico Music Ensemble” SUN, 26 APRIL
Traditional Cypriot and Greek love songs with the “Michalis Hadjimichael Music Ensemble” Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage-Foinikoudes Promenade. Time: 11:00 Entrance: Free For further information tel. +357 22691247 or 24654322. 10
April 2015 FRI, 24 APR – MON, 4 MAY 2015 SPORTS
ΙSSF World Cup Shotgun 2015 10 Quota places of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will be disputed. Venue: Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range (Tersefanou - Klavdia) For further information please contact the Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation, tel. +357 22449822, www.cssf-shooting.org ONGOING till MON, 14 DEC 2015
ART EXHIBITION
Group Exhibition of Painting & Ceramics Gallery Kypriaki Gonia invites you to the group exhibition of Painting - Ceramics for its 21st anniversary in the field of art. Venue: Gallery Kypriaki Gonia (45 Stadiou str., 6020 Larnaka, Tel. +357 24621109 or 99564131, www.gallerykypriakigonia.com.cy) Visiting hours: Mon - Sat: 10.00 - 13.00 & 16.30 - 20.00 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 first-aid. They are also suitable for people with disabilities. 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). Cost: €12 (45 - 50 minutes) per bike (for two persons) with rider. For further information contact 70005960 or
EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
LARNAKA WALKS Larnaka; birthplace of the philosopher Zeno, founder of the Stoic School, and second home of Saint Lazarus who was ordained as the first Bishop of Kition after his resurrection. For the lovers of long walks this is a fascinating insight into the history, culture, traditions, and architecture of this sea--front city. 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. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office (Vasileos Pavlou Square, tel. +357 24654322) Time 10:00 EVERY FRIDAY
SCALA - ITS CRAFTSMEN Scala is the area that surrounds Larnaka Fort and Agios Lazaros Church. The aim of this walk is to explore the area and visit the Handicraft Workshops created by young ceramic artists 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 (in front of the entrance of the Medieval Museum). Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Larnaka Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Booking in advance is necessary. For further information and bookings please contact +357 24654322. Walks are held on public holidays.
info@mycitycruisers.com, www.larnakaregion.com
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April 2015 EVENTS IN PAFOS EVERY WEDNESDAY SPORTS
Wednesday Night Bike Rides Pafos Bike Riders, organize regular night rides. The goal is to have fun, exercise, familiarize cyclists with urban mobility and to raise awareness among other drivers. A pleasant route of approximately 20 kilometers, aimed at all cyclists and suitable for all types of bikes. Those who want to participate are advised to bring flashlights and a helmet. Starting Point: Paphos Town Hall Square Time: 19:30 – 21:00 Participation: Free FRI, 3 APRIL 2015
My Sweet one, You are not Lost... The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents Requiem by Faure and Epitaph by Y. Ritsos and M. Theodorakis, where the funeral lament of Virgin Mary becomes a universal symbol, of every mother’s sorrow. Choir: Orphean Singers Cyprus. Venue: Markideio Theatre (27, Andrea Geroudi, 8010 Paphos, tel. +357 26932571) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12 / €7 for 18- 26yrs & pensioners / free for -18yrs For further information www.cyso.org.cy ONGOING till FRI, 17 APRIL 2015
ART EXHIBITION
Woman and Art The exhibition is held on the occasion of the World Women's Day, as part of a series of events devoted to women. Venue: Cultural Centre "Technopolis 20" (18, Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave., CY-8010, tel. 70002420, www.technopolis20.com) Visiting hours: Mon – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 & 16:00 – 20:00, Sat 09:00 – 13:00 MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Pafos Municipality
SUN, 5 APRIL
Traditional Cypriot and Greek music and dances with the “Sgartilia Music Ensemble” SUN, 19 APRIL
“Alternative arrangements on Jazz, Funk, Rock and...Rebetiko music” with the “Bandallou Group” SUN, 26 APRIL
“All that Jazz” with the “Pafos Jazz Group” Venue: Archaeological Park Entrance by the harbour in Kato Pafos Time: 11:00 Entrance: Free For further information please contact tel. +357 22691247, 26932841, 26930521. SUN, 26 APRIL 2015
Paphos Triathlon & Sprint Triathlon Triathlon: 1500m Swim, 40Km Bike, 20Km Run Sprint Triathlon: 750m Swim, 20Km Bike, 5Km Run Venue: Municipal baths (Mpania), Pafos For further information please contact tel. +357 97803070, www.cyclingcy.com EVERY THURSDAY
PAFOS WALK - STROLLING AROUND PAFOS TOWN CENTRE (KTIMA) In an effort to get visitors acquainted with Pafos Town Centre (Ktima), the newest part of the city of Pafos, the Municipality of Pafos offers visitors the unique experience of a stroll in Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) and a peek into the local everyday life. Through historic references, linked with some very important historic periods including the Medieval, Ottoman, British and modern times, one will ‘walk’ into the past and at the same time discover today’s commercial centre of Pafos. The walk lasts about two and a half hours, including a half-hour break for refreshments. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office (8, Agoras Str., CY-8010, Tel: +357 26932841) Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Pafos Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Booking in advance is necessary NO Walks held on public holidays. 12
April 2015 EVENTS IN AMMOCHOSTOS FRI, 3 – TUE, 7 APRIL 2015 SPORTS
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.
Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival 2015 A high quality tournament for elite and good standard teams as well as all other kinds of academies and soccer schools played on good quality grass pitches and managed to a high professional level. Lots of fun for the young future soccer stars! For further information please contact tel. +357 99596166, www.soccerworldcyprus.com SUN, 5 APRIL 2015 SPORTS
Nireas - Ayia Napa Triathlon Triathlon: 1500m swim - 40Km bike - 10Km run Sprint Triathlon & Team Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim- 20Km bike - 5Km run Venue: Nissi beach, Ayia Napa Time: 09:00 For further information please contact Mr. Bambos Spanoudes, Nireas Triathlon Club, tel. 357-99329518, nireas@nireas.org MON, 13 APRIL 2015 CONCERT
Nikos Makropoulos A live performance of the famous Greek singer and his band. Venue: Chameleon Club (18 Nissi Avenue, CY5330, Ayia Napa MON, 13 APRIL 2015 CONCERT
Panos Kalides & Eleni Hatzidou Venue: Aloft Music Bar (6, Makariou III Avenue CY-5330 Ayia Napa, tel. +357 97722150) Time: 22:30
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