March 2013 THU, 7 MAR - SUN, 17 MAR CARNIVAL Carnival is a ten-day period of fun and eating, prior to fifty days of fasting, before Easter. During the first week called Meat Week, it is allowed to eat meat, whereas during the second week known as Cheese Week, only cheese and other dairy products are consumed. Carnival festivities begin on Thursday of the Meat Week. Carnival parades and fancy-dress balls are very popular. Further information on each town is provided below. MON, 18 MAR GREEN MONDAY The first day of Lent, a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty day fasting period, during which Christians prepare themselves to receive the Redeemer, shunning meat and dairy products and living on a vegetarian diet. Events and activities take place in all towns and villages: Agia Napa: Cape Greco Larnaka: Tekke Grove Pafos: Kato Pafos (Faros Beach) Pervolia village (Larnaka District): Rigena Medieval Tower (tel.:24423330) Polis: Polis Municipal Beach SUN, 25 MAR GREEK NATIONAL DAY Student parades in all towns. FRI, 29 MAR - MON, 1 APR TOUR OF CYPRUS 2013 CYCLING CHALLENGE The 2013 Tour of Cyprus (ToC) is open to international participants. Cyclists will complete a tour of approximately 300 km. Amateur riders will do the same routes with lower speeds and no time taking
sections and in certain cases they will be doing shorter rides. All riders have the option to complete as many ToC stages as they wish. The entire ride will be fully-supported. Organised by the “Podilatokinisi” Cyprus Cycling Association. For further information please contact 22315656. WEBSITE: www.tourofcyprus.com 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, 5 FEB - SAT, 2 MAR ART EXHIBITION “Descendance” A group exhibition by artists Tasos Stephanides, Katy Stephanides and Panos Stephanides. Venue: Apocalypse Gallery Visiting hours: 10:30-13:00 and 16:30-20:00 (daily), 10:30-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22300150. WED, 13 FEB - SAT, 2 MAR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “Tourists Who Shoot” An attempt by photographer Theopisti Stylianou-Lambert to explore the lived experience of travel photographers by photographing them while they use their 1
March 2013 cameras at various tourist destinations (Prague, Athens, Cairo, New York, St. Louis, Ravenna and Pafos). Venue: Gallery Argo Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-20:00 (daily) 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22754009. WED, 13 FEB - FRI, 8 MAR ART EXHIBITION “The work of art as a functional object Part II” The second part of the group exhibition where nine artists present unique handmade objects with double value: artistic and practical. Participatin artists: Theodoulos Gregoriou, Helene Black, Nicoletta Papamichael, Mariza Bargilly, Marina Gerali, Doros Eracleous, Elena Kouma, Yiannis Kofteros and Maria Koufterou. Venue: Centre of Contemporary Art 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. TUE, 19 FEB - SAT, 2 MAR ART EXHIBITION “Past & Present” An exhibition of engravings, prints by Mytaras, Fassianos and Ad. Diamantis as well as posters of political and cultural content over the last 25 years. Venue: Opus 39 Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Mon), 10:30-12:30 and 17:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri), 10:30-12:30 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22424983. TUE, 19 FEB - TUE, 5 MAR ART EXHIBITION An exhibition including sculptures, paintings and engravings by artist Olga Spanou. Venue: Gallery Gloria Visiting hours: 10:30-12.45 and 17:00-20:00 (daily), 10.30-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22762605. FRI, 1 MAR 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: Strovolos 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. 22313010). For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 1 MAR PIANO RECITAL With pianist Matan Porat. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 2
March 2013 Entrance: €20, €15. Tickets available at the box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. MON, 11 MAR CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT With the “Brentano String Quartet”. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20, €15. Tickets available at the box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. SAT, 16 MAR CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT With musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Ayşe Karaoğlan and Anna Wrobel (violin), Ewa Bartmann (viola), Miranda Papaneocleous (cello) and Dusko Zarković (clarinet). The programme includes works by W.A. Mozart, A. Grigin and Chr. Athinodorou. 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 WED, 20 MAR PIANO RECITAL A tribute to Dmitri Shostakovich with soloist Vicky Stylianou. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Strovolos 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. 22313010). For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy THU, 21 MAR PIANO RECITAL With Spanish pianist Javier Perianes. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20, €15. Tickets available at the box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. THU, 21 MAR - FRI, 5 APR EXHIBITION “Asteris Gkekas - The Last Bride” A personal anthology of 69 women poets of Cyprus whose verses inspired Asteris Gkekas towards a heretic iconology of female Cypriot poetry. An expression of thanks to the Cypriot woman poet for the sentimental breathe and memory of the present and future in an attempt of honour. Exhibition opening and poetry reading: 21/3 at 19:30 hrs. Venue: Artos Cultural and Research Foundation Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 (Tue-Fri). Closed Sat-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22445455. WEBSITE: www.artosfoundation.org SAT, 23 MAR CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 3
March 2013 With musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Ian Lynch, Andreas Yiannakouras, Michalis Michael, Christos Loizides, Sofia Michovich and Gareth Griffiths (trumpets), James Moore, Kelly Alijani and Lambis Pavlou (french horns), Ross Lyness, James Adams, Antonis Hadjionas and Paul Frost (trombones) and Andreas Theocharous (tuba). The programme includes works by John Williams, Handel, Gabrielli and many more. 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 SUN, 24 MAR GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singer Natasa Theodoridou. Venue: Blinkers Club Time: 22:00 For further information and bookings please contact 22351550.
LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WALKS Get to know the capital by walking Within the framework of wider efforts to get foreign visitors better acquainted with the old city within the walls, the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality from 1987 established a series of thematic walking tours. These tours have been reorganised to present various new aspects of the old city as well as the city outside the walls. A city like Lefkosia (Nicosia) with its 5000 yearlong history has much to offer. By walking, one gets a better feel for a place and its yearlong atmosphere, then and now, and a better understanding of its
continual cultural development. This is the philosophy upon which these walking tours of Lefkosia (Nicosia) are based. Every Monday Pallouriotissa and Kaimakli: The Past Restored Guided bus and walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia Time: 10:00 Free participation Booking in advance is necessary Every Thursday Discover the old Nicosia and its walls Walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia Time: 10:00 Free participation Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings (for Monday tour) please contact 22674264. HORSE RACES Organised by the Nicosia Horse Race Club. For further information contact the Nicosia Race Club tel. 22782727. OPEN AIR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETS Every Wednesday and Saturday “OCHI� Square - (Lefkosia within the walls) 4
March 2013 Every Friday - Strovolos Municipality (Industrial area, traffic lights). Organised by the Nicosia Municipality.
Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 25323211, 25362756.
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.
THU, 14 FEB - THU, 7 MAR ART EXHIBITION “Eroticon 2013” An art exhibition dedicated to St. Valentine’s with works by famous Greek and Cypriot artists including Mytaras, Stathopoulos Costis Georgiou, A. Makariou, Botsis, Loizos Sergiou and many more. Organised by Pegasus Art Foundation in collaboration with Quantum Art Promotions. Venue: Art Studiio 55 Time: All day event Free Entrance For further information please contact 99603316.
EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) SUN, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Council. SUN, 3 MAR Greek songs with the “Evi Kapatai” music ensemble SUN, 10 MAR Traditional Cypriot and Greek songs with th “Giorgalletti” music ensemble SUN, 24 MAR Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the “Dionysos” Limassol Dance Association SUN, 31 MAR Well known Greek songs presented in a virtuoso way by the “Pandouris” music ensemble Venue: “Onesilos” Seaside Theatre.
FRI, 1 MAR - SUN, 31 MAR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “New York Between The Lines” A solo exhibition by photographer Christina Drakos. All proceeds from the exhibition will go to the “Sagapo Children’s Foundation”. Venue: Library Café Bar Time: 17:00 (opening 1/3) Free Entrance For further information please contact 25361362. FRI, 8 MAR ROCK PERFORMANCE By Greek rock band “Beggar’s Blues Diary”. Venue: Rolling Stone Time: 22:00 For further information and bookings please contact 99867777.
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March 2013 FRI, 8 MAR - SUN, 10 MAR 13TH CONTEMPORARY DANCE PLATFORM An annual institution presenting works by artists and different dance groups in the field of contemporary dance. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre in co-operation with the Dance House Lemesos and the Lemesos Municipality. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €5 (each day), €10 (for all performances). Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information and the full programme please contact 77777745. SUN, 10 MAR CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP 2013 Cycling Race - Class 1. Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation. Venue: Agios Tychonas For further information please contact 99694900, 96302884. WEBSITE: www.cyclingcy.com THU, 7 MAR - SUN, 17 MAR CARNIVAL Various Carnival related festivities including the entrance of the Queen of Carnival on 7/3, the Grand parade on 17/3 and more. Organised by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality. Venue: Along Makarios III Avenue. For further information and the full list of events please contact 25745919, 25342153. WED, 13 MAR CARNIVAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Lemesos’ (Limassol’s) Childrens’ Choirs. A musical encounter with songs
and serenades within the framework of the events organised during Carnival season. Organised by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality and the Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 19:00 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. SAT, 23 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Eleni Tsaligopoulou. Accompanied by musicians Spiros Hadjiconstantinou (guitars), Vangelis Kalamaras (drums) Aristidis Hadjistavrou (guitars) and Haris Kellaris (bass). Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €16, €12. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. SUN, 24 MAR 7TH LIMASSOL GSO INTERNATIONAL MARATHON Organised by Olympus Events Management. Events include a Marathon, a Half Marathon, a Health Race, a Corporate Race, and a Children/Student Race. Venue: Promenade (Molos) Time: All day event Entrance: €50, €35, €20 For further information please contact 25880102. WEBSITE: http://limassolmarathon.com
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March 2013 TUE, 26 MAR SLOVAK FOLKLORE BALLET A performance bringing forth the original songs, dances and costumes of Slovakia with dancers and musicians of the “Slovak National Folklore Ballet”. Proceeds will go to the Social Market of the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality. Organised by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Cyprus. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10, €6. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745.
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.
SAT, 30 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE “A journey through two continents” A music performance by Chrysostomos Neophytou (violin) and Manolis Neophytou (piano) presenting among others soundtracks of Greek and foreign films, Argentinean Tango and fragments from the opera “Carmen”. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745.
Offered by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association.
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
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
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. 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 7
March 2013 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 SUN, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Larnaka Municipality. SUN, 3 MAR Traditional Cypriot dances with the “Athanasia” Cultural Association SUN, 10 MAR Traditional Cypriot and Greek songs and dances with the “Despo Plita” music ensemble SUN, 24 MAR Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the “Leonidas Pitsillides” music ensemble SUN, 31 MAR 8
March 2013 Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the “Kimon Xylotymbou” dance group. Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage, Foinikoudes. Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 24654322. 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 SAT, 2 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek music Group “Imam Baildi”. Opening by Chris Blenda. Venue: Ammos Beach Bar Time: 23:00 For further information and bookings please contact 24828844. SUN, 3 MAR DANCE PERFORMANCE With the Margarita Andreou Dance Studies Centre. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 19:00 Entrance: €8. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 24665794). For further information please contact 24665794. WED, 6 MAR - TUE, 19 MAR ART EXHIBITION “Storybox” The first solo painting exhibition by artist Antonis Tziarrides. Venue: Gallery Kypriaki Gonia
Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:30-20:00 (Mon-Sat), 11:00-14:00 and 15:00-18:00 (Sun). Free Entrance For further information please contact 24621109. SAT, 9 MAR ROCK PERFORMANCE By Greek rock band “Beggar’s Blues Diary”. Venue: Savino Live Time: 22:30 Entrance: €10 For further information and bookings please contact 99860304. SAT, 9 MAR - SUN, 10 MAR 8TH PANCYPRIAN BALLET COMPETITION Saturday 9/3: Senior Semi Finals. Sunday 10/3: Finals and Gala. Organised by the Cyprus Dance Association. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 18:00 Entrance: €15. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 24665794). For further information please contact 24665794. THU, 14 MAR GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE “Let’s go as we used to” A musical journey through old Athens with singer Margarita Zorbala and the Diastasis Cultural Association. Within the framework of the “European Cultural Winter in Larnaka”. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 24665794). For further information please contact 24665794. 9
March 2013 SAT, 16 MAR DANCE PERFORMANCE “Lamentu” A dance performance with the “X-it Dancetheatre”. Choreography: Fotis Nikolaou. Story/texts: Thanasis Georgiou. Within the framework of the “European Cultural Winter in Larnaka”. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 24665794). For further information please contact 24665794. TUE, 19 MAR DANCE PERFORMANCE “Fairytale” A dance show with unique choreographies and costumes with the “Moscow National Academic Theatre of Dance GZHEL”. Artistic director/choreographer: Vladimir Zakharov. Within the framework of the “European Cultural Winter in Larnaka”. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 24665794). For further information please contact 24665794. SAT, 23 MAR DANCE PERFORMANCE With the “Kimon Xylotymbou” dance ensemble. The programme includes dances from Cyprus, Greece and Asia Minor. Accompanied by the “Michalis Hadjimichael” music ensemble. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:15 Entrance: €10. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 24665794). For further information please contact 24665794.
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 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. 10
March 2013 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).
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 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
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
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EVENTS IN PAFOS FRI, 8 FEB - FRI, 15 MAR ART EXHIBITION “Stories in Screen” 3 video weeks Week One: 8-15 February Featuring Lia Lapithi and Kouroussis Week Two: 22 February-1 March Featuring Yiannos Economou
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March 2013 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 SUN, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Pafos Municipality. SUN, 3 MAR Pop hits from the 70s onwards with the “Banda Reala” music group. SUN, 10 MAR Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the “Ieroi Kipoi” Cultural Association * Venue: Pafos Medieval Castle Square SUN, 24 MAR “Love Cyprus”, traditional Cypriot musix and dances with the “I Las” music ensemble SUN, 31 MAR Traditional Cypriot songs and dances with the “Konia Cultural Folklore Workshop” Venue: Pafos Municipal Baths Beach, Poseidonos Avenue, Kato Pafos * Except on 10/3: Pafos Medieval Castle Square Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 26932841, 26930521. TUE, 5 MAR - SAT, 9 MAR THEATRE (in English) “Disposing off the Body” Whitmore.
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Venue: Stage One Theatre, Emba Time: 19:30 Entrance: €12. Concessions for children and students. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 99967737, email: boxoffice@stageonetheatre.com). For further information please contact 26911641. THU, 21 MAR PIANO RECITAL A tribute to Dmitri Shostakovich with soloist Vicky Stylianou. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Markideion 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. 26932571). For further information please contact 22463144, 26932571. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SAT, 23 MAR - SAT, 6 APR EXHIBITION “Aphrodite.Lovestoned” A photography exhibition and book presentation by German photo artist and journalist Anna Würth. Related event: Poem reading in German and English by the artist on 30/3 at 20:00 onwards. 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
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March 2013 PAFOS WALK Every Thursday STROLLING AROUND PAFOS TOWN CENTRE (KTIMA) In an effort to get visitors acquainted with Pafos Town Centre (Ktima), which is the newest part of the city of Pafos as opposed to New Pafos, the ancient Hellenistic and Roman Capital of Cyprus, the Municipality of Pafos would like to invite everyone to visit Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) and get to know this part of Pafos, incorrectly considered as merely a shopping area. The walking tour Strolling around Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) aims to provide an overall picture of Pafos and how Pafos Town Centre evolved and developed from the late Byzantine and Medieval times to what as it was called until recently Κtima. The Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) is associated with the local everyday life of the population. For the Pafians though, Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) has so much more to it…. Through historic references, linked with some very important historic phases including Medieval, Ottoman, British and modern times; one will ‘walk’ into the past but will also get better acquainted with the commercial centre of Pafos. The walk is led by a licensed CTO qualified guide. It lasts about two and a half hours, including a half-hour break for refreshments. Starting point: CTO Information Office, 8 Agoras Str. Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Pafos Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings please contact 26932841.
EVENTS IN AGIA NAPA THU, 15 OCT - THU, 21 MAR AGIA NAPA CULTURAL WINTER Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. THU, 7 MAR “Let’s have fun” With the Siakallis dance group THU, 14 MAR “Tribute to Mikis Theodorakis” With the “Admitos Pitsillides” music group and the “Rythmos” dance group THU, 21 MAR “Greek Traditional Dances” With the Cultural Association of Liopetri “I Paradosi” Venue: Agia Napa Municipal Conference Hall Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 23816307. TUE, 6 NOV - TUE, 26 MAR 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 13
March 2013 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 MAR Craft art TUE, 12 MAR The art of glass TUE, 19 MAR The art of hagiography TUE, 26 MAR Wine tasting Venue: Thalassa Agia Napa Municipal Museum Time: 15:00 Free participation For further information please contact 23816366. WEBSITE: www.thalassamuseum.org.cy FRI, 1 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Yiannis Haroulis. Venue: Aloft Music Bar Time: 23:00 Entrance: â‚Ź20 For further information and bookings please contact 99637831.
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.
FRI, 22 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Miltos Paschalides. Accompanied by Mirela Pahou (piano, accordion, vocals). Venue: Koursaros Rock Bar Time: 22:00 For further information please contact 99852419.
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