Events February 2013

February 2013 THU, 21 FEB INTERNATIONAL TOURIST GUIDES DAY For further information please contact the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association 22765755.

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) TUE, 4 DEC - THU, 28 FEB EXHIBITION “Cyprus - Germany: 800 Years of History and Culture” Organised by the Society of Cypriot Studies and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cyprus.

Venue: Old Archbishop Palace Free Entrance For further information please contact 22432578.

WED, 16 JAN - THU, 28 FEB PHOTO EXHIBITION “Impressions” A photo exhibition by photographer Sergey Yastrzhembsky. Organised by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation.

Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun).

Closed on bank holidays.

Free Entrance

For further information please contact 22677134.

WEBSITE: www.boccf.org MON, 21 JAN - SAT, 2 FEB GROUP ART EXHIBITION “Crème de la crème” A group art exhibition with works by Cypriot artists Adamantios Diamantis, Tilemachos Kanthos, Alexis Vagianos, Arshak Sarkishian, Nitsa Hadjigeorgiou, Andreas Charalambous, Andreas Charalambides, Lefteris Economou, John Corbidge, Apostolos Petrides, Giorgos Mavroides, Makariou, G. Pelekanos, G. Yiasoumi, Chrystalla Demetriou etc.

Venue: Opus 39 Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Mon), 10:30-12:30 & 17:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri) and 10:30-12:30 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22424983.

FRI, 1 FEB - FRI, 15 FEB SCULPTURE EXHIBITION By artist Paraskevas Papaggeli.

Venue: Gallery Gloria Visiting hours: 10:30-12:45 and 17:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:30-13:00 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22762605.

THU, 7 FEB - FRI, 8 FEB DANCE PERFORMANCE “WET” Choreography-performance: Petros Konnaris.

Dramaturgy: Christos Polymenakos. Costumes: Katerina Ttakka.

Entrance is not allowed to people under 17 years old without adult supervision.

Venue: Kastelliotissa Hall Time: 20:30 1

February 2013 Entrance: €5 For further information please contact 22800970, 99439088.

FRI, 8 FEB FLUTE AND PIANO RECITAL With Australian flutist Ana de la Vega and Romanian pianist Irina Botan. The programme includes works by Faure, J.S. Bach, Saint-Saens, Chopin, Dutilleux, Widor and Nigel Edwards. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation.

Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20, €15 (Friends and Supporters of the Pharos Arts Foundation /Concessions). Tickets available at the box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org.

For further information please contact 22663871.

WEBSITE: www.pharoartsfoundaton.org SAT, 9 FEB CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT With musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Virginie Bove (flute), David Perpiñan (oboe), Angelos Angelides (clarinet), Giovanni Galetti (fagote), Kelly Alijani (french horn) and Nikolas Constantinou (piano). The programme includes works by K. Stylianou, L.V. Beethoven and Fr. Poulenc.

Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.

Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22410181, 22463144.

WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy

FRI, 15 FEB GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singer Anna Vissi.

Venue: Blinkers Club Time: 23:30 Entrance: €70 (table), €35 (bar) For further information and bookings please contact 22351550.

FRI, 22 FEB VIOLIN AND PIANO RECITAL Nareh With Armenian pianist Arghamanyan and Korean violinist Hyeyoon Park. The programme includes works by Beethoven, Ravel, Szymanowski and Prokofiev. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation.

Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20, €15 (Friends and Supporters of the Pharos Arts Foundation /Concessions). Tickets available at the box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org.

For further information please contact 22663871.

WEBSITE: www.pharoartsfoundaton.org

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 2

February 2013 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 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, 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) THU, 3 JAN - THU, 28 FEB LEONARDO DA VINCI MACHINES - AN EXHIBITION OF GENIUS The exhibition presents over sixty models grouped in themes: War Machines, Flying Machines, Nautical & Hydraulic Machines as well as devices illustrating Principles of Mechanics, based on Leonardo da Vinci’s manuscripts known as Codices. Many are scale models and some are life size. The interactive machines are a popular aspect of each exhibition as visitors can touch and handle these models to gain a firsthand appreciation of how they work.

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February 2013 with Leonardo’s drawings accompany each model. The copies of the codices and animated computer programs enhance the scientific, cultural and educational experience of the exhibit.

Organised by the FBME Bank celebrating its 30 year presence in Cyprus. All proceeds from the exhibition will go to the Archbishop Makarios III Hospital for Children.

Venue: Evagoras Lanitis Centre Visiting hours: 10:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-21:00 (Sat-Sun).

Entrance: €15 (adults), €10 (school students). Tickets available online at www.tickethour.com.cy.

For further information please contact 25342123, 25372855.

WEBSITE: www.davincimachinescyprus.com FRI, 25 JAN - SAT, 23 FEB ART EXHIBITION “Small scale paintings” A solo exhibition by artist Polys Peslikas.

Venue: 50-1 Gallery Visiting hours: 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri) and 12:00-16:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday.

Free Entrance For further information please contact 25340727.

FRI, 1 FEB MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek composer and singer Dionysis Savvopoulos. Accompanied by Giotis Giourtsoglou, Orestis Plakides and Vaggelis Karipis.

Venue: Lanitis Carob Mill Complex Time: 22:00 Entrance: €45. Tickets available online at www.tickethour.com.cy.

For further information and bookings please contact 25372855.

FRI, 1 FEB OPERA “A night at the Opera - From Mozart to Verdi” The programme includes the greatest opera masterpieces of all times. With sopranos Ioli Mousteri, Margarita Elia and Elena Kouali-Economidou, tenor Dr. Michalis Psilinis, bass-baritone Marios Vourgos and basses Kyriakos Sophokleous and Demos Demosthenous.

Accompanied by the Lyric Stage of Lemesos (Limassol) and the “Aris” Choir of Lemesos (Limassol). Conductor: Marinos Mitellas.

Piano: Manolis Neophytou, Maria Lambraki and Andriana Sergidou. Artistic supervision: Ioli Mousteri.

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, 2 FEB MUSIC PERFORMANCE “African Mass” A walk-through choral harmonisations of the African Music with the Youth Choir of the Cultural Movement of Lemesos “Epilogi”. Conductor: Angelina Nicolaidou Spanou. Assistant conductor: Christina Krasidou. Within the celebrations for the 20 years of “Epilogi”.

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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February 2013 FRI, 8 FEB THEATRE (in Greek) “Fevgousa Kori” The narrative of Alexandros Papadiamantis interpreted by Renio Kyriazi and directed by Mirka Yementzaki.

Clarinet: Manousos Ploumides. Organised

by Rialto Theatre.

Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15, €10. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy.

For further information please contact 77777745.

FRI, 8 FEB - SUN, 10 FEB MUSICAL “One Day More” An original musical productions featuring scenes and songs from some of the popular musicals such as Oklahoma, Sister Act, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and many more. Organised by Premiere Group and PATH (Performing Arts at The Heritage).

Venue: Pano Polemidia Cultural Centre Time: 20:00 (Fri), 15:30 & 20:00 (Sat), 15:30 (Sun) Entrance: €12, €8 (children under 12 years old) For further information and tickets please contact 70007175.

WEBSITE: www.onedaymore.net SAT, 9 FEB GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singer Orfeas Peridis. Accompanied

by Eva Atmatzidou (acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin and tzuras), Alexandros Iacovou (violin) and Ilia Themeli (percussion, vocals).

Venue: Ravens Time: 22:30

Entrance: €20 For further information and bookings please contact 99614100, 99588055.

TUE, 12 FEB - FRI, 13 FEB GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singer Eleonora Zouganeli.

Venue: Perama Time: 21:30 For further information and bookings please contact 25373763.

THU, 14 FEB CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “Nature in the Soul” With the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.

Soloist: Margarita Elia (soprano).

Conductor: Ayis Ioannides.

The programme includes works by A. Ioannides, J. Christou and J. Sibelius.

Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.

Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets 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 TUE, 19 FEB DANCE PERFORMANCE “Flamenco Fever” With “The Spanish Dance Group Adolfo de Castro”, a group dedicated to the original Spanish dances, especially those of the Andalusia area. Within the framework of the European Lemesos (Limassol) Festival.

Venue: Rialto Theatre 5

February 2013 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.

FRI, 22 FEB MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singer Elli Paspala accompanied by pianist Takis Farazis. The programme includes songs by Manos Hadjidakis, Stavros Xarchakos, Stamatis Kraounakis, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison.

Organised by Rialto Theatre.

Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15, €10. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy.

For further information please contact 77777745.

THU, 28 FEB CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “Music and Humour” A tribute to the Carnival by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Soloist: Tasos Apostolou (baritone). Conductor: Alkis Baltas. The programme includes works by Mozart, Haydn, Cimarosa and many more.

Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.

Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets 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

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 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 October to April.

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February 2013 Each walk will be organised on every alternate week.

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, giving name and hotel.

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: Old Fruit and Vegetable Market (Pantopoulio) Time: 9:00-18:00 Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies).

For further information please contact 99073100.

EVENTS IN LARNAKA FRI, 1 FEB - MON, 18 FEB ART EXHIBITION “Mindscapes” An art exhibition by artist Papadopoulou.

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February 2013 Venue: Gallery Kypriaki Gonia Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:3020:00 (Mon-Sat), 11:00-14:00 and 15:00-18:00 (Sun).

Free Entrance For further information please contact 24621109.

FRI, 15 FEB COMEDY SHOW With comedian Paul Lambis. The programme includes stand-up, banter, and stories from Lambis’ autobiography “Where is home”.

Venue: Skala Theatre Time: 20:30-22:30 Entrance: €12 For further information and bookings please contact 96343687.

SAT, 23 FEB CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP 2013 Cycling Race - Class 1. Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation.

Venue: Voroklini village For further information please contact 99694900, 96302884.

WEBSITE: www.cyclingcy.com SAT, 23 FEB - MON, 4 MAR THE CYPRUS GRAND PRIX 2013 TRAP - SKEET - DOUBLE TRAP Organised by the Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation.

Venue: Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range For further information please contact 22449822.

WEBSITE: www.cssf-shooting.org WED, 27 FEB CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “Music and Humour” A tribute to the Carnival by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Soloist: Tasos

Apostolou (baritone). Conductor: Alkis Baltas. The programme includes works by Mozart, Haydn, Cimarosa and many more.

Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.

Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets 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 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 8

February 2013 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.

Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.

For further information and bookings please contact 24654322.

HALF-DAY EXCURSIONS TO LARNAKA’S PICTURESQUE VILLAGES “A JOURNEY THROUGH AUTHENTIC VILLAGE LIFE” November (24/11) - March (30/3) The Larnaka Tourism Board offers a bonus for guests staying in Larnaka’s hotels and apartments during winter (November-March) which is a free excursion to Larnaka’s traditional villages!

The excursion will take you to a journey through authentic village life. Starting with a visit to the picturesque village of Lefkara, you will be welcomed in true Cypriot style with a drink and a traditional treat. A guided tour of the local attractions captures the spirit and rich history of the village as it takes you through the narrow streets where the women hand-make lace.

At the next stop of Tochni, breathtaking natural views greet you. During a tour of this pretty village with its old stone architecture, you will get to take part in a

traditional cooking session that recreates the authentic flavours of the island.

Every Saturday from 9:00hrs-15:00hrs Pick up points: 9:00 Golden Bay Hotel & Lordos Beach Hotel 9:10 Palm Beach Hotel 9:20 Bus stop in Athenon Avenue (Finikoudes - Palm Trees Promenade) 9:25 Livadhiotis City Hotel 9:30 Flamingo Beach Hotel Booking in advance is necessary.

For reservations please contact 24664880, 99207209 the latest one day before the excursion (by Friday 13hrs).

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.

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 9

February 2013 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 SAT, 12 JAN - SAT, 2 FEB ART EXHIBITION “Drawing Hours” A drawing exhibition by Anastasia Mina and Marina Yerali.

Venue: Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat).

Free Entrance For further information please contact 99311225.

WEBSITE: www.c-kamikawa.com FRI, 8 FEB - FRI, 15 MAR ART EXHIBITION “Stories in Screen” 3 video weeks Week One: 8-15 February Featuring Lia Lapithi and Nikos Kouroussis Week Two: 22 February-1 March Featuring Yiannos Economou Week Three: 8-15 March Featuring Sylvia Nocholaides Venue: Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat).

On 8/2, 22/2 & 8/3 the gallery will be open until 20:00.

Free Entrance For further information please contact 99311225.

WEBSITE: www.c-kamikawa.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. 10

February 2013 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 AGIA NAPA THU, 15 OCT - THU, 21 MAR AGIA NAPA CULTURAL WINTER Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality.

THU, 7 FEB “Greek Popular Notes” With the Maria Zintili music group THU, 14 FEB “Dances from all over the world” With the “Rythmos” Cultural Group THU, 21 FEB “Let’s keep up dancing” With the “Rythmos” Cultural Group THU, 28 FEB “Tribute to Mikis Theodorakis” With the “Admitos Pitsillides” music group and the “Rythmos” dance group Venue: Agia Napa Municipal Conference Hall Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 23816307.

TUE, 6 NOV - TUE, 26 MARCH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS A variety of educational programmes, workshops and activities for adults that promote with great respect and admiration Cyprus’ history and culture, archaeology, arts, marine and natural environment. The participants have the opportunity apart from theoretical aspects to active participate and learn among others the art of clay and ceramic, glass hagiography, basket making, mosaic, weaving and hand-made jeweller.

Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality.

TUE, 5 FEB The art of clay and ceramic (ancient copies) TUE, 12 FEB The handmade jeweller TUE, 19 FEB Traditional basket making TUE, 26 FEB The Engraving art Venue: Thalassa Agia Napa Municipal Museum Time: 15:00 Free participation For further information please contact 23816366.

WEBSITE: www.thalassamuseum.org.cy FRI, 15 FEB MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Eleonora Zouganeli.

Venue: Aloft Music Bar Time: 23:00 Entrance: €25 For further information and bookings please contact 99637831.

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February 2013 AGIA NAPA WALK - November 2012 to February 2013 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

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.

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