December 2014 SAT, 20 DEC - THU, 1 JAN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS Festivities take place all over Cyprus. Events and displays, Christmas carols and celebrations in all towns. 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) FRI, 16 MAY - TUE, 30 JUN (2015) EXHIBITION “Cyprus Banknotes. Environment-HistoryFolk 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 Books, and the Collection of Engravings, Old Photographs and Watercolours. The exhibition is
organised by the Museum of History of Cypriot Coinage and the Bank of Cyprus Historical Archive and it is accompanied by a catalogue under the same title. Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22128157. FRI, 26 SEP - SAT, 8 NOV EXHIBITION PROJECT “Treasure Island” The project features visual works, performances, public discussions, interventions and other events selected through an open call, next to a number of preselected works. Curatorial team: Yiannis Toumazis, Louli Michaelidou, Anber Onar, Despo Pasia, Kyriakos Pachoulides and Elena Stylianou. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre and the Ministry of Education and Culture in collaboration with the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research and SIDESTREETS Foundation. Venue: The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (Old Power House) Visiting hours: 10:00-21:00 (Tue-Sat). Closed on Sun-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797400. WEBSITE: www.nimac.org.cy THU, 23 OCT - THU, 18 DEC FILM SERIES “Why did the Berlin Wall fall?” On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Goethe Institut Cyprus presents a series of films, which give an insight into East German society in the Eighties. 1
December 2014 Screenings: 1) Thursday 23/10: “Solo Sunny” 2) Thursday 30/10: “The Tower” (Der Turm) - Part 1 3) Thursday 6/11: “The Tower” (Der Turm) - Part 2 4) Tuesday 11/11: “Face to the Wall” (Gesicht zur Wand) 5) Thursday 20/11: “The West” (Westen) 6) Thursday 27/11: “The Architects” (Die Architekten) 7) Thursday 4/12: “After the Revolution” (Nach de Revolution) Film language: German with English subtitles Venue: Goethe Institut Time: 19:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22674606. THU, 30 OCT - SUN, 19 APR (2015) ART EXHIBITION “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. This exhibition brings together over forty superb originals form the eighteenth to the early twentieth century, many of which will be on display in London for the first time. They include the richly embroided costume from Astypalaia in the Dodecanese, the astonishing assembly of fabrics, colours, and jewellery from Stefanoviki in Thessaly and the sumptuously brocaded dress from Janina in Epirus. The exhibition will also illustrate the interplay of native tradition and western aesthetic by displaying the court dress of the first queen of the independent Greek state, Amalia of Oldenburg and that of her successor at the end of the nineteenth century, Olga,
the Russian-born consort of George I. These costumes represent a synthesis that is emblematic of 19th century nation building. Along with these costumes the exhibition will display for the first time in public two original dolls from a series commissioned by Queen Olga to form a miniature gallery of local costumes. All but two of the costumes come from the superb collection of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation in Nafplio. The other two are being lent by the Benaki Museum in Athens and the dolls by the Lyceum Club of Greek Women, Athens. The curator of the exhibition is the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation’s founder and renowned expert, Ioanna Papantoniou. The designer is Stamatis Zannos. Venue: The Leventis Municipal Museum Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22661475. TUE, 4 NOV - WED, 31 DEC CYPRUS MUSEUM TOURS Free guided tours in English at the Cyprus Museum in Lefkosia (Nicosia) for individual visitors. Organised by the Nicosia Tourism Board and supported by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Venue: Cyprus Museum Time: 10:00-11:15 (1st tour), 11:45-13:00 (2nd tour) (Tue and Fri), 15:00-16:15 (Wed). Additional tours on 5/11 (Wed) and 3/12 (Wed) at 17:30-18:45. Entrance ticket (to the museum): €4.50 For further information please contact 22889600. WEBSITE: www.visitnicosia.com.cy 2
December 2014 FRI, 14 NOV - WED, 10 DEC PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS A tribute to Norwegian photography with two photography exhibitions; “One Day in History” by Andrea Gjestvang and “Echoes” by Hebe Robinson. Organised by the Centre of Visual Arts and Research in collaboration with the Embassy of Norway, the EEA and Norway Grants and the Hellenic Centre for Photography. Venue: Centre of Visual Arts & Research Visiting hours: 9:30-16:30 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday. Entrance: €5 For further information please contact 22300999. WEBSITE: http://cvar.severis.org SAT, 15 NOV - SAT, 13 DEC ART EXHIBITION “Portraits of bodies” A solo exhibition by artist Andreana Cambanella. Venue: Centre of Contemporary Arts Diatopos Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 11:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22766117. SAT, 15 NOV - THU, 15 JAN (2015) POP UP FESTIVAL 2014 The main objective of the festival is to both stimulate and revive Makarios Avenue by boosting entrepreneurship, either through commercial activity or through innovative services, and capturing the energies of new talents. The festival will be accompanied by a range of related activities - educational, cultural, recreational - focusing on the active participation of the public. Organised by
the Nicosia Municipality in collaboration with the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre. Venue: Makariou Avenue (multiple locations) Time: All-day event Free Entrance For further information please contact www.facebook.com/popupfestival2014. TUE, 18 NOV - TUE, 2 DEC SCULPTURE EXHIBITION “Clay. Modern aspects of tradition” By artist Nina Iacovou. Venue: Gallery Gloria Visiting hours: 10:30-12:45 and 17:30-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:30-12:45 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22762605. FRI, 21 NOV - SUN, 11 JAN (2015) CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS The festivities include an ice-skating ring, a carousel, face painting, music and dance performances and many more. Organised by the Nicosia Municipality. Venue: Constanza Moat For further information please contact 23724744. FRI, 21 NOV - 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 3
December 2014 Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22128157. WEBSITE: www.bocff.org MON, 24 NOV - SAT, 6 DEC FINE ARTS EXHIBITION “50 Years E.KA.TE” (Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts) The exhibition features works by 65 Cypriot artists. Organised by the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts in collaboration with the Nicosia Municipality. Venue: Famagusta Moat Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Sat).Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22466426, 99478162. FRI, 28 NOV - SAT, 6 DEC EXHIBITION “Nuances” A collection of hand-woven throws by weaver and designer Joanna Louca. Displayed along the length of the space, the individual pieces come together, in a unified installation, as an interwoven unity, of ever-changing nuances, silently narrating a story of subtle distinctions and variations, in colours and texture that can be experienced through a voyage of physical interactions and sensual stimulations. Venue: To Phytorio, Nicosia Municipal Garden Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22681088.
FRI, 28 NOV - SAT, 21 FEB (2015) EXHIBITION “Europe. South East-Recorded Memories” The exhibition features works by twentythree artists from eleven countries in Southeastern Europe, who address various aspects of collective memory, places of memory, different cultures of memory, as well as the role of image in these processes. With the use of photographs and videos, the artists examine through their works the ways which the past continues to be present in this particular region of Europe that has been marked by conflicts, hostilities and wars. The exhibition brings together artistic works that present very different historical narratives and, beyond that, different uses to which the camera can be put: as a device for producing matter-offact recordings or biographical accounts for subjective documentation or historical analysis or as a means for capturing the vestigial traces of an action. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre and the Goethe Institut Cyprus. Venue: Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (Old Power House) Visiting hours: 10:00-21:00 (Tue-Sat). Closed on Sun-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797400. WEBSITE: www.nimac.org.cy WED, 3 DEC RECITAL “Shakespeare on Love and Death” A voice and piano recital with Evgenia Roussou (piano) and Margarita Elia (soprano) presenting Shakespeare inspired songs and arias by composers including Schubert, Berlioz and Verdi. With 4
December 2014 Venue: Kastelliotissa Hall Time: 20:00 Entrance: €10, €5 (children under 18 years and university students) For further information and tickets please contact 99311651. FRI, 5 DEC CONCERT “Musical Synergies. Cyprus-Israel” A “musical synergy” between Cyprus and Israel featuring the work of Israeli composer Nimrod Borenstein “The Big Bang and Creation of the Universe”. The programme, also including works by Bruch and Bizet is presented by Israeli maestro Sivan Albo Ben-Hur and CySO soloist Nikos Pittas (violin). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel in Cyprus. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22410181). For further information please contact 22463144, 22410181. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 5 DEC - SAT, 13 DEC ART EXHIBITION “Acquaintance” The first solo exhibition by artist Despo Michaelidou. Venue: Myloi Cultural Centre, Kaimakli Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 (Mon-Fri), 16:00-19:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797605.
FRI, 5 DEC - MON, 2 MAR (2015) EXHIBITION “The Nativity Stories” How much do we know about the story of the Nativity? Through a juxtaposition of imagery and text, form Byzantium and the Western Middle Ages to the esoteric and at times, highly personal readings of the 19th and 20th centuries, this exhibition focuses on the Nativity - and reveals what is not a single narrative, but an infinitely nuanced, and fascinating, unfolding of the stories surrounding the birth of Christ. Venue: A.G. Leventis Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-17:00 (Thu-Mon), 10:00-22:00 (Wed). Closed on Tuesday. Entrance: €2 (gallery entrance fee) For further information please contact 22668838. WEBSITE: www.leventisgallery.org SAT, 6 DEC PIANO FOUR-HANDS RECITAL With soloists Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung. The programme includes works for piano four-hands by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert and Ravel, and works by Kreisler, Mussorgsky and Rachmaninov for solo piano. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15, €10. Tickets available at tel. 96669003 (Mon-Fri, 10:00-15:00) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org
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December 2014 SAT, 6 DEC - SUN, 7 DEC 2nd NICOSIA CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL The festival programme includes live chocolate shows, lessons and demonstrations by chocolate professionals, surprise chocolate entertainment from Portugal, contests and much more. Net proceeds will be donated to the Arodafnousa Palliative Care Centre. Venue: UniCafe, University of Nicosia Research and Technology Building Time: 11:00-20:00 Entrance: €5. Free entrance for children under 12 years. For further information please visit Facebook/NicosiaChocolate. WEBSITE: www.nicosiachocolate.com SAT, 6 DEC - SUN, 7 DEC CITY MARKETS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL The festival programme includes handmade creations, arts and crafts, Christmas gifts, face painting, a clown, dance and song performances, food and drinks stalls and mulled wine. Venue: Caves, Acropolis Park Visiting hours: 10:00-20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 96259855. SUN, 7 DEC - FRI, 2 JAN (2014) 2nd CHRISTMAS AVENUE During the period a part of Makariou Avenue will remain closed for cars and will be open only for pedestrians. The avenue will host miniature wooden houses with hot beverages, food and sweets, Christmas ornaments, children’s activities as well as music performances and many more. Organised by the “Lefkosiazo” volunteer network in collaboration with the Nicosia Municipality. Venue: Makariou Avenue
Free Entrance For further information please visit Facebook/Lefkosiazo, www.nicosia.org.cy. WED, 10 DEC WEDNESDAY LECTURE (in Greek) 2) WED, 5 NOV December’s “Wednesday Lecture” on the Stories of the Nativity from the Byzantine Museum. Speaker: Dr. Lazaridou. Time: 19:00 Venue: Constantine Leventis Auditorium, A.G. Leventis Gallery Free Entrance Due to limited seating booking in advance is necessary. For further information and bookings please contact 22668838. WEBSITE: www.leventisgallery.org THU, 11 DEC DANCE PERFORMANCE “Le Lac Des Cycles” A project by choreographer Chloe Melidou with strong traditional and folk elements with subtle references to social and ethical constraints, on psychological compulsions and also a comment regarding the wishes, dreams and desires that turn into sake. Presented by “Chorotheatro Omada Pente”. Performers: Julia Bendle, Roula Kleovoulou, Maya Mina, Alexia Perdikaki and Fotini Perdikaki. Song/performance: Konstantinos Melidis. Venue: Agios Dometios Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €7, €5 For further information and tickets please contact 99349265, 97173712. FRI, 12 DEC CONCERT A solidarity concert for all with popular works of the baroque, light orchestral and 6
December 2014 Christmas music. Soloist: Wolfgang Schroeder (violin). Conductor: Alkis Baltas. The programme includes works by J. Pachelbel, A. Vivaldi, Fr. J. Gossec, A. Dvořak, M. Theodorakis, S. Sava and Fr. X. Gruber. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144, 22410181. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 12 DEC - SAT, 10 JAN (2015) ART EXHIBITION “Communion” A watercolour drawing exhibition by artist Maria Trillidou. Venue: Argo Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22754009. WEBSITE: www.argogallery.org MON, 15 DEC CONCERT A concert celebrating the 70th anniversary of AON-EDON. Participating artists: George Dalaras, Vassilis Papaconstantinou, Glykeria, Lavrentis Macheritsas, Panos Mouzourakis, Dimitris Basis, Miltos Paschalides and many more. Venue: Eleftheria Sports Arena Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15 (at the door), €10 (presale). Free entrance for children under 12 years. For further information please contact 22766459.
FRI, 19 DEC MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer-songwriter Thanasis Papaconstantinou. Venue: Downtown Live (ex Avlea) Time: 22:00 For further information please contact 99810011. SUN, 21 DEC METAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek death metal band “Septicflesh”. Support acts: “Daylight Misery”, “Dark Poetry” and “Temple of Evil”. Venue: RED Music Stage Time: 20:30 (doors open at 20:00) Entrance: €23 (at the door), €20 (presale) For further information and reservations please contact 22767711. MON, 22 DEC CHRISTMAS CONCERT “Christmas Fantasy” The programme includes works by P.I. Tchaikovsky, D. Culross, R. Wendel , Cyprus carols and popular Christmas songs arranged by Cypriot composer Savvas Savva. Narrator: Petros Yorkatzis. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22313010). For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy WED, 24 DEC MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Leonidas Balafas. 7
December 2014 Venue: Diachroniki Music Stage Time: 21:00 Venue: €15 For further information and reservations please contact 99783455.
continual cultural development. This is the philosophy upon which these walking tours of Lefkosia (Nicosia) are based.
SUN, 28 DEC ROCK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek band “Beggar’s Blues Diary”. Opening act: “Crush N Burn”. Venue: Svoura Cafebar Time: 21:00 Entrance: €8 For further information please contact 22757750.
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 Tours will not take place during public holidays.
MON, 29 DEC - TUE, 30 DEC GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singers Anna Vissi and Antonis Remos. Venue: Hilton Park Hotel Time: TBA Entrance: €100, €80, €60 For further information and reservations please contact 77777040.
Every Thursday Discover the old Nicosia and its walls Walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia Time: 10:00 Free participation Tours will not take place during public holidays.
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
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.
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December 2014 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, 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, 16 FEB - SUN, 28 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Council. SUN, 7 DEC Popular songs from the Greek cinematography with the “Argonaftes Erimis Cultural Association“ SUN, 14 DEC Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the “Ayia Napa Municipality Dance Group”
SUN, 21 DEC Rock music tribute with the “Jean Leandrou and Co Music Ensemble” SUN, 28 DEC Pop music with the “Carpe Diem Vocal Ensemble” Venue: “Onesilos” Seaside Theatre. Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 25323211, 25362756. FRI, 28 NOV - FRI, 12 DEC FINE ARTS EXHIBITION “50 Years E.KA.TE” (Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts) The exhibition features works by 65 Cypriot artists. Organised by the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts in collaboration with the Evagoras Lanitis Centre. Venue: Evagoras Lanitis Centre Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-21:00 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22466426, 99478162. TUE, 2 DEC AND FRI, 5 DEC MUSICAL PROJECT The event programme includes songs and music featured in musicals of the past years presented by the vocal ensemble, the children’s choir and the dance group of the “Diastasis” Cultural Association. Guest soloists: Doros Demosthenou, Riana Athanasiou and Stephanos Georgiades. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €18, €15. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. 9
December 2014 WED, 3 DEC GREEK CONCERT A tribute to the Greek composer Mimis Plesas with singer Mavrikios Mavrikiou. Accompanied by Mimis Plessas on the piano and an 8-member orchestra. Venue: Tracasol Cultural Centre, Limassol Marina Time: 20:30-23:00 Entrance: €20 For further information please contact mavrikios15@yahoo.gr. THU, 4 DEC CONCERT “Musical Synergies. Cyprus-Israel” A “musical synergy” between Cyprus and Israel featuring the work of Israeli composer Nimrod Borenstein “The Big Bang and Creation of the Universe”. The programme, also including works by Bruch and Bizet is presented by Israeli maestro Sivan Albo Ben-Hur and CySO soloist Nikos Pittas (violin). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel in Cyprus. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 22463144, 77777745. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SAT, 6 DEC LUX FILM DAYS An event dedicated to the annual organisation of the LUX Prize - European Cinema, awarded by the European
Parliament, during which the three LUX Film Prize finalists will be screened. The event is co-organised by the European Parliament Office in Cyprus and the Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 17:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 77777745. SUN, 7 DEC CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The bazaar will include various activities for children, facepainting, Santa Clause photoshoot, as well as cakes, cookies and Christmas decorations for sale. Organised by the Cyprus Red Cross - Youth Section Limassol. Venue: My Mall (Limassol) Time: 10:00-18:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 25381171. SUN, 7 DEC CONCERT The “Epilogi Youth Choir” with the participation of a 22-member string orchestra presents the “Sunrise Mass”, by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. Conductor: Angelina Nicolaidou. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €7, €5. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. WED, 10 DEC DANCE PERFORMANCE “Le Lac Des Cycles” 10
December 2014 A project by choreographer Chloe Melidou with strong traditional and folk elements with subtle references to social and ethical constraints, on psychological compulsions and also a comment regarding the wishes, dreams and desires that turn into sake. Presented by “Chorotheatro Omada Pente”. Performers: Julia Bendle, Roula Kleovoulou, Maya Mina, Alexia Perdikaki and Fotini Perdikaki. Song/performance: Konstantinos Melidis. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €7, €5. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 99349265, 77777745. TUE, 16 DEC CONCERT The concert is organized within the framework of the remembrance events for the 40th anniversary of the Turkish invasion in 1974. The programme includes the oratorios “Makarios now and forever” and “Agia Tilliria” by Giorgos Kotsonis presented by the Music School of Lemesos, the Aris Choir of Lemesos, an orchestra and soloists. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 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. FRI, 19 DEC CHRISTMAS CONCERT “Christmas Fantasy” The programme includes works by P.I. Tchaikovsky, D. Culross, R. Wendel , Cyprus carols and popular Christmas
songs arranged by Cypriot composer Savvas Savva. Narrator: Petros Yorkatzis. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 22463144, 77777745. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SAT, 20 DEC MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer-songwriter Thanasis Papaconstantinou. Venue: Ravens Time: 22:30 For further information please contact 99810011. TUE, 23 DEC CHRISTMAS CONCERT Traditional carols and church hymns of Christmas interspersed with traditional folk tales with the “Romanos o Melodos” Church Choir, the “Anatoli” traditional Youth Choir and the Traditional Instruments Ensemble of the Music School of the Holy Bishopric. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €7, €5. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745.
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December 2014 FRI, 26 DEC ROCK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek band “Beggar’s Blues Diary”. Opening act: “Crush N Burn”. Venue: Tepee Rock Bar Time: 21:00 Entrance: €8 For further information please contact 25328222. TUE, 30 DEC CHRISTMAS CONCERT With the Limassol Municipality Brass Band. The programme includes works by J. Strauss, A. Khachaturian, Fr. Lehar, D. Sostakovic and others. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €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 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 Tours will not take place during public holidays. 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 (5/11, 19/11) 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. 12
December 2014 2. Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia (12/11, 26/11) 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. Tours will not take place during public holidays. Offered by the Germasogeia 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 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 LARNAKA FRI, 31 OCT - FRI, 12 DEC FINE ARTS EXHIBITION “50 Years E.KA.TE” (Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts) The exhibition features works by 65 Cypriot artists. Organised by the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts in collaboration with the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Art Gallery Visiting hours: 9:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri) and 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22466426, 99478162. FRI, 5 DEC MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Yiannis Ploutarhos. Venue: Lush Beach Bar Time: 21:30 For further information and reservations please contact 70008089.
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December 2014 TUE, 16 DEC MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Lavrentis Macheritsas and Cypriot band “Prospectus”. Venue: Savino Live Time: 21:00 Entrance: €15 For further information and reservations please contact 99860304. SAT, 20 DEC CHRISTMAS CONCERT “Christmas Fantasy” The programme includes works by P.I. Tchaikovsky, D. Culross, R. Wendel , Cyprus carols and popular Christmas songs arranged by Cypriot composer Savvas Savva. Narrator: Petros Yorkatzis. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 24665794). For further information please contact 22463144, 24665794. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
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 Tours will not take place during public holidays. 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 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 Tours will not take place during public holidays. Offered by the Larnaka 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 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 14
December 2014 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. 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
EVENTS IN PAFOS SUN, 16 FEB - SUN, 28 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Pafos Municipality. SUN, 7 DEC
Light classical and romantic music with the “Collegium Cyprium String Quartet” SUN, 14 DEC Traditional Greek dances with the “Marios Mavrommatis Dance Group” SUN, 21 DEC Re-enactment of the traditional Cypriot wedding with the “Zedros Dance Association” SUN, 28 DEC “Jazzy Christmas” with the “En Fones & Organis Music Ensemble” Venue: Archaeological Park Entrance, Limanaki, Kato Pafos Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 26932841, 26930521. SAT, 11 OCT - SAT, 28 FEB (2015) CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION “Trauma and Therapy: Cypriot antiquity and contemporary art” Participating artists: Katerina Attalidou, Susan Vargas, Evripides Zantides, Ioanna Tympiotou, Ümit Ínatçi, Marianna Constanti, Angelos Makrides, Antonis Neophytou, Yiannos Economou, Ditte Lyngær Pedersen, Andreas Savva, Rinos Stefani, Nikos Charalambidis, Charalambos Charalambous, Yioula Hadjigeorgiou and Lilia Hadjigeorgiou. Curator: Dr. Niki Loizidi. Organised by the Organisation Pafos 2017, Cultural Capital of Europe and the ex-Artis Cultural Association in collaboration with the Antiquities Department, the Cyprus University of Technology and the University of Cyprus. Venue: Pafos Archaeological Museum Visiting hours: 8:00-16:00 (Mon-Fri), 9:00-16:00 (Sat), 10:00-13:00 (Sun) Entrance: €2.50 For further information please contact 26306215. 15
December 2014 WED, 3 DEC CONCERT “Musical Synergies. Cyprus-Israel” A “musical synergy” between Cyprus and Israel featuring the work of Israeli composer Nimrod Borenstein “The Big Bang and Creation of the Universe”. The programme, also including works by Bruch and Bizet is presented by Israeli maestro Sivan Albo Ben-Hur and CySO soloist Nikos Pittas (violin). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel in Cyprus. Venue: Markideion Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 26932571). For further information please contact 22463144, 26932571. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
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 anoverall 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 Tours will not take place during public holidays. 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.
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December 2014 EVENTS IN AMMOCHOSTOS THU, 13 NOV - THU, 26 MAR (2015) AGIA NAPA CULTURAL WINTER Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. THU, 4 DEC Songs and arias by Niki Antoniou and Valeria Georgiou. Accompanied by Olga Bortok (piano). THU, 11 DEC “Cyprus Traditional Wedding”-Re-enaction of the Cyprus Traditional Wedding with songs and dances with the Agia Napa Municipal Dancing Group THU, 18 DEC Christmas music and songs with the Philharmonic band of the Cyprus Police Force. Venue: Agia Napa Municipal Conference Hall Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 23816307. SAT, 29 NOV - TUE, 6 JAN (2015) AGIA NAPA CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. SUN, 7 DEC CHILDREN’S CELEBRATIONS WITH MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCES Time: 14:00-18:00 WED, 31 DEC - NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS WITH CHRISTMAS CAROLS, MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCES, FIREWORKS, TRADITIONAL DELICACIES AND CYPRUS WINE Time: 21:00 - dawn Venue: Agia Napa Central Square Free Entrance
For further information please contact 23816307. SAT, 6 DEC - SUN, 7 DEC CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP During the workshop, participants will make their own Christmas wreath using aromatic herbs and natural decorations. Venue: Cyherbia, Avgorou village Time: 11:30-13:30 Participation fee: €28 per person (including all materials and tea break) For further information and participation please contact 99915443. WEBSITE: www.cyherbia.com SAT, 13 DEC - SUN, 14 DEC CHRISTMAS SPICES WEEKEND During the event participants will have the opportunity to learn about the benefits of Christmas spices, taste delicacies made with them and create their own fragrant Christmas ornaments. Venue: Cyherbia, Avgorou village Time: 11:00 onwards For further information and participation please contact 99915443. WEBSITE: www.cyherbia.com SUN, 14 DEC CHRISTMAS CAROLS A traditional carol service followed by an offering of mulled wine and mince pies. Organised by the Christ Church of Agia Napa. Venue: Agia Napa City Hall Time: 18:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 97839349.
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December 2014 AGIA NAPA WALK - November (starting 10/11/14) to February (23/2/15). 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 “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, giving name and hotel Tours will not take place during public holidays.
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.
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. 18