May 2013 SUN, 5 MAY EASTER DAY Easter, the biggest Greek Orthodox religious feast is celebrated in Cyprus with great solemnity. Evening services take place throughout the Holy Week. Following the morning mass on Holy Thursday, housewives paint eggs in red, according to tradition. On Good Friday a procession of decorated Sepulchres takes place in all parishes around 20:30. At midnight on Good Saturday an open air mass takes place in every church. On Easter, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday traditional games are organised in many villages. For details see under town headings.
Pafos District: Pafos town, Geroskipou, Tala, Kathikas, Tsada, Chloraka, Kissonerga, Stroumbi and Neo Chorio villages. Ammochostos (Famagusta) District: Agia Napa, Frenaros, Paralimni, Deryneia and Achna villages.
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
FRI, 3 MAY GOOD FRIDAY A procession of decorated Sepulchers takes place in all parishes at around 20:30.
EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)
SAT, 4 MAY EASTER SATURDAY At midnight an open-air mass takes place in every Church.
WED, 4 JUL (2012) - FRI, 21 JUL (2013) ART EXHIBITION “In Crisis - Terra Mediterranea” The exhibition aims at detecting, investigating and presenting contemporary artists’ reflections on today’s universal landscape of economic, political, religious, social, but also deeply existential crisis of identity. A dynamic group of 41 artists from Cyprus, the surrounding area and beyond (Greece, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Bulgaria, Great Britain, United States) will be scrutinising the current turbulence experienced globally, especially as viewed through “Mediterranean” eyes, from both a political and a poetic stance. Curator: Yiannis Toumazis. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre and the Leventis Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, the
SUN, 5 MAY & MON, 6 MAY TRADITIONAL EASTER GAMES On Easter Sunday and Monday afternoons traditional games are organised in towns and villages: Lefkosia (Nicosia) District: Kourdali and Spilia villages Lemesos (Limassol) District: Lemesos town, Agios Tychonas, Pano Polemidia, Sykopetra (tel: 99569408), Kellaki (tel. 99604792), Pissouri (tel. 25222292), Episkopi (tel. 25934015), Anogyra and Agros villages. Larnaka District: Pervolia village (tel. 24423330)
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May 2013 Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musees de France and the Institut Francais de Chypre. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union (2012). Venue: The (Nicosia) Municipal Arts Centre (Old Power House) Visiting hours: 10:00-15:00 and 17:00-23:00 (Tue-Sat), 10:00-16:00 (Sun). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797400. WEBSITE: www.nimac.org.cy WED, 4 JUL (2012) - FRI, 21 JUL (2013) ART EXHIBITION “[at Maroudia’s Exhibition]” (part of the “In Crisis - Terra Mediterranea” programme). The exhibition, with 28 participating artists, and an affiliated series of events will include existing and new contemporary art works as well as research, and have an element of historical and museological reflection. The exhibition deals with the unwritten feminine histories of Cyprus and their private and public structure. A number of performances and critical workshops will be held within the museum space. Curators: Re Aphrodite group. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre and the Leventis Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, the Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musees de France and the Institut Francais de Chypre. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union (2012). Venue: Ethnological Museum - House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios Visiting hours: 8:30-15:30 (Tue-Thu-Fri) 8:30-17:00 (Wed), 9:30-15:30 (Sat). Closed on Monday and Sunday.
Free Entrance For further information please contact 22305316. THU, 27 SEP (2012) - FRI, 31 MAY (2013) EXHIBITION “Beyond Dress Codes” A thematic exhibition produces by the Hellenic American Union (HAU) on the occasion of the launching of its editorial programme, the publishing of 12 volumes on Greece’s regional costumes (a special volume for Cyprus included) by sketch artist Gissis Papageorgiou. Organised by the Cyprus Fashion Designers Association and the Laiki Bank Cultural Centre within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union (2012). Venue: Laiki Bank Cultural Centre Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:0020:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday and public holidays. Free Entrance For further information please contact 99470415 (Ms. Christina Pitsillidou), 22718605. THU, 11 APR - SUN, 5 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Foundations and Remains” An exhibition by British artist/taxidermist Polly Morgan. Venue: The Office Gallery Free Entrance For further information and visiting hours please contact 99848495. WEBSITE: www.theofficegallery.com TUE, 16 APR - THU, 2 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Sutile” 2
May 2013 A solo painting exhibition by artist Susan Vargas Stafani. 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, 19 APR - THU, 10 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Joy and Holy Light” A solo exhibition by Cypriot artist Stas Paraskos. Venue: Loukia & Michael Zampelas Art Museum Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 (Mon-Thu), 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 (Fri), 10:00-19:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22456098. WEBSITE: www.zampelasart.com MON, 29 APR - SAT, 11 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Rusted Evidence” A solo exhibition by artist Toula Liasi. Venue: Melina Merkouri Hall Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 (daily) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797650, 22797651. TUE, 7 MAY CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “Deute lavete…” The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary with young soloists in a concert dedicated to its first conductor, Michalis Stavrides.
Accompanied by the choir “Leandros Sitaros” of Pnevmatiki Stegi Nicosia (Conductor: Maro Skordi) and the PASYDY choir (Conductor: Maro Mitsa). Artistic Director: Yiorgos Kountouris. 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 SAT, 11 MAY INTERNATIONAL GUITAR 8TH FESTIVAL The programme of the festival includes a performance by the Duo Bandini Chiacchiaretta / Guitar-Bandoneon with works by Piazzolla, Rapezzi, BardÌ, Villoldo and Diego Pujol as well as the 6th Pancyprian Guitar Competition. Organised by the European Guitar Teachers Association Cyprus. Venue: Kastelliotissa Hall Time: 20:30-22:00 Entrance: €10, €5 (students) For further information and tickets please contact 99494853, 22800970. SAT, 11 MAY CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT A tribute to Astor Piazzola with musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Nenad Bogdanović (accordion), Wolfgang Schroeder and Sorin Alexandru Horlea (violins), Vladimir Tkachenko (viola) and Petros Gospodinov (cello). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. 3
May 2013 Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22410181, 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SAT, 11 MAY 1ST INTERNATIONAL CYPRUS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 Participating artists: Polina Zelmanova, Alexey Dorokhin-Maria Pozhidaeva, Anita King, Christina Tselepou, Antonio Miguel, Christos Panagi, Iosif Iskaf, Eleni Christofi, Leo Just, Jonathan Constantinou and Constantinos Michaeloudes. Venue: “Kyriakos Stavrou” Amphitheatre, Alambra village square Time: 20:00 For further information and bookings please contact 99224478. WEBSITE: www.intercymusicfest.com WED, 15 MAY CONCERT With modern French violoncellist Alexis Descharmes. The programme includes contemporary music derived from classical works (Bach) or contemporary composers (Philippe Hurel, Kaija Saariaho) with a special emphasis on Cypriot composers such as Christina Athinodorou, Yiorgos Christofi, Faidros Kavallaris etc. Organised by the French Institute of Cyprus in collaboration with the Artos Foundation. Venue: Artos Cultural and Research Foundation Time: 20:30-22:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22459333, 22445455. WEBSITE: www.ifchypre.org www.artosfoundation.org
THU, 16 MAY CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “The Flying of the Swans” The programme includes works by S. Savva, L.V. Beethoven and J. Sibelius. Soloist: Nicholas Constantinou (piano). Conductor: Esa Heikkilä. 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. 22463144). For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy THU, 16 MAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer-songwriter Leonidas Balafas. The programme includes blues, reggae, jazz, rock and funk sounds. Venue: Diachroniki Music Stage Time: 22:00 Entrance: €10 For further information please contact 99783455. SAT, 18 MAY DAY AND NIGHT AT THE CYPRUS FOLK ART MUSEUM The Cyprus Folk Art Museum celebrates the International Museum Day and the European Night of Museums with several events. The programme includes guided tours, presentations, shadow theatre, workshop on how to make your own shadow theatre puppet and other activities. Venue: Cyprus Folk Art Museum Time: 9:00-21:00 Free Entrance but booking in advance is necessary 4
May 2013 For further information please contact 22432578 or cypriotstudies@gmail.com. WEBSITE: www.cypriotstudies.com TUE, 21 MAY 13TH INTERNATIONAL PHAROS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL BAROQUE RECITAL With Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) and Michala Petri (recorders). The programme includes amongst others works by G. F. Handel, J. S. Bach and more. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10. Tickets available at the Box Office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org THU, 23 MAY CONCERT “Bright Days and Romantic Nights in the Mediterranean” The programme includes works by A. Orphanides, M. De Falla and F. Mendelssohn. Soloist: Elena Mouzala (piano). Conductor: Sarah Ioannides. 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. 22463144). For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
WED, 22 MAY CONCERT “Red Moon” With Katie Economides (mezzo-soprano). The programme includes works by C. Debussy, L. Bernstein, E. Granados and more. Conductor: Roland Melia. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Alambra Community Council. Venue: Events Hall, Alambra Elementary School, Alambra village Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 24 MAY INTERNATIONAL PHAROS 13TH CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PIANO RECITAL With pianist Elisha Abas. The programme includes amongst others works by F. Chopin, R. Schumann and more. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation and supported by the Embassy of Israel. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10. Tickets available at the Box Office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org FRI, 24 MAY CONCERT “Red Moon” With Katie Economides (mezzo-soprano). The programme includes works by C. Debussy, L. Bernstein, E. Granados and more. Conductor: Roland Melia. 5
May 2013 Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144, 22410181. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WALKS Get to know the capital by walking Within the framework of wider efforts to get foreign visitors better acquainted with the old city within the walls, the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality from 1987 established a series of thematic walking tours. These tours have been reorganised to present various new aspects of the old city as well as the city outside the walls. A city like Lefkosia (Nicosia) with its 5000 yearlong history has much to offer. By walking, one gets a better feel for a place and its yearlong atmosphere, then and now, and a better understanding of its continual cultural development. This is the philosophy upon which these walking tours of Lefkosia (Nicosia) are based. Every Monday Pallouriotissa and Kaimakli: The Past Restored Guided bus and walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia Time: 10:00 Free participation Booking in advance is necessary Every Thursday Discover the old Nicosia and its walls Walking tour.
Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia Time: 10:00 Free participation Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings (for Monday tour) please contact 22674264. HORSE RACES Organised by the Nicosia Horse Race Club. For further information please contact the Nicosia Race Club tel. 22782727. OPEN AIR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETS Every Wednesday and Saturday “OCHI� Square - (Lefkosia within the walls) Every Friday - Strovolos Municipality (Industrial area, traffic lights). Organised by the Nicosia Municipality. FLEA MARKET OF NICOSIA The first indoor flea market in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where one can find new and used books, toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, clothes, household items, 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 6
May 2013 For further information please contact 22432478.
EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) SUN, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Council. SUN, 12 MAY Choir songs with the “Limassol Male Quartet“ music ensemble SUN, 19 MAY Cypriot and Greek songs with the “Neophytos Rousos” vocal ensemble and mandolinata orchestra. SUN, 26 MAY Traditional Greek and Cypriot dances with the Limassol Folklore Association Venue: “Onesilos” Seaside Theatre. Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 25323211, 25362756. FRI, 12 APR - SAT, 4 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Random Walk” A solo drawing exhibition by artist Dimitra Bista. Venue: 50-1 Gallery Visiting hours: 11:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 12:00-16:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 25340727. WEBSITE: www.penindaplinena.com
FRI, 12 APR - SAT, 1 JUN ART EXHIBITION “Lifenet” A solo exhibition by artist Evdokia Kyrkou. Venue: 50-1 Gallery Visiting hours: 11:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 12:00-16:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 25340727. WEBSITE: www.penindaplinena.com THU, 9 MAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Eleni Vitali. Accompanied on stage by Nikos Xidis, Valeria Kouroupi and the Apotihans band. Venue: Perama Time: 21:30 For further information and bookings please contact 25373763. FRI, 10 MAY INTERNATIONAL GUITAR 8TH FESTIVAL The programme of the festival includes a performance by the Duo Bandini Chiacchiaretta / Guitar-Bandoneon with works by Piazzolla, Rapezzi, BardÌ, Villoldo and Diego Pujol as well as the 6th Pancyprian Guitar Competition. Organised by the European Guitar Teachers Association Cyprus. Venue: Concert Hall at Philopimenos Time: 20:30-22:00 Entrance: €10, €5 (students) For further information and tickets please contact 99494853. WED, 15 MAY CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “The Flying of the Swans” 7
May 2013 The programme includes works by S. Savva, L.V. Beethoven and J. Sibelius. Soloist: Nicholas Constantinou (piano). Conductor: Esa Heikkilä. 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 FRI, 17 MAY A DAY AT THE MUSEUM A series of events celebrating the International Museum Day. The programme includes a tour at the Kourion Museum, a short lecture about Kourion and the Museum and a concert with the “Terpandros” music ensemble, with works ranging from ancient times, the medieval period as well as contemporary pieces. Organised by the Episkopi Community Council. Venue: Kourion Museum, Episkopi Time: 18:30 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 25932750, 99442458, 99419938. SAT, 18 MAY - SUN, 19 MAY LANES AND COURTYARDS OF LANIA A walk along the picturesque lanes and open courtyards of Lania village. Organised by the Women of Lania. Venue: Lania village Time: 10:00-19:00 Free Entrance
For further information please contact Ms. Jacqueline Owen (99920264, owen@spidernet.com.cy), Ms. Spyroulla Sykas (99845153). FRI, 24 MAY CONCERT “Bright Days and Romantic Nights in the Mediterranean” The programme includes works by A. Orphanides, M. De Falla and F. Mendelssohn. Soloist: Elena Mouzala (piano). Conductor: Sarah Ioannides. 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 8
May 2013 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. 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 TROODOS SAT, 18 - SUN,19 AND SAT, 25 - SUN, 26 MAY 7TH AGROS ROSE FESTIVAL The programme of the festival includes among others photo, book and traditional
crafts exhibition, a market, music and dance performances, seminars, tours and active participation in rose-picking and the distillation process of roses. During the festival all churches and museums in the village will be open to visitors. Organised by the Agros Community Council in collaboration with the Troodos Tourism Board. Venue: Agros village For further information please contact 25521333, 99699002, 99645575.
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, 26 MAY Traditional Cypriot and Greek songs and dances with the “Tony Solomou” music ensemble Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage, Foinikoudes. Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 24654322. FRI, 15 MAR - TUE, 7 MAY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Unique images of Cyprus in the 1950s by photographer Renos Evriviades Wideson. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance
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May 2013 For further information please contact 24657745, 24629333. WED, 17 APR - FRI, 10 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Water Stories” A solo painting exhibition by artist Ero Farmaka. 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. WED, 1 MAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek low bap group “Active Member”. Venue: Savino Live Time: 22:30 Entrance: €10 For further information and bookings please contact 99860304, 24620861. SUN, 12 MAY EXHIBITION & MARKET “All about arts and crafts” An exhibition and market by local artists showcasing mosaics, glass, ceramics, jewelry, cards, fabric and more. Organised by All Glass Gmt Ltd. Venue: Kimonos Square, Foinikoudes Time: 11:00-19:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 24532305, 99461812 or matsia@cytanet.com.cy. WEBSITE: www.allglass.com.cy TUE, 21 MAY CONCERT “Red Moon”
With Katie Economides (mezzo-soprano). The programme includes works by C. Debussy, L. Bernstein, E. Granados and more. Conductor: Roland Melia. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Gallery Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. 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 with kiosks and the present use of this residential area. Starting point: Museum).
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May 2013 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. 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
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, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Pafos Municipality. SUN, 12 MAY “Music Masterpieces” for flute and saxophone/clarinet with the “WoodWindSounds” music ensemble SUN, 19 MAY Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the “Limassol Association of Folkloric Researchers” Venue: Pafos Municipal Baths Beach, Poseidonos Avenue, Kato Pafos Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 26932841, 26930521. SAT, 18 MAY - SAT, 1 JUN EXHIBITION “A Letter to Cyprus” An exhibition of letters sent by artists from different countries to “Cyprus”. Venue: Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 (Tue-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sun-Mon. Free Entrance 11
May 2013 For further information please contact 99311225. WEBSITE: www.c-kamikawa.com MON, 20 MAY CONCERT “Red Moon” With Katie Economides (mezzo-soprano). The programme includes works by C. Debussy, L. Bernstein, E. Granados and more. Conductor: Roland Melia. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: “En Plo” Exhibition Hall, Kato Pafos Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 24 MAY - SUN, 26 MAY CYPRUS SENIOR AMATEUR MEN’S & LADIES OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 Venue: Minthis Hills Golf Club Organised by the Cyprus Golf Federation. For further information please contact 22449874, 22449875. WEBSITE: www.cgf.org.cy SAT, 25 MAY KAMARES FESTIVAL The festival’s programme includes a tennis tournament, arts and crafts, entertainment, wine tasting, charity game and more. Venue: Kamares Club, Tala village Time: 10:00-17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 99387311.
MON, 27 MAY - FRI, 31 MAY 13TH INTERNATIONAL PHAROS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL With Boris Brovtsyn, Daishin Kashimoto, Levon Chilingirian, Monika Urbonaite and Charles Sewart (violin), Ashley Wass, Vahan Mardirossian, Maria Meerovitch and Elisha Abas (piano), William Coleman, Diemut Poppen and Sam Barsegian (viola), Alexander Chaushian and Marc Coppey (cello), Hayk Khachatryan (double-bass) and Sergei Nakariakov (trumpet). Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: Royal Manor House, Kouklia village Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10. Tickets available at the Box Office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. 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 12
May 2013 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.
Venue: Agia Napa Municipality Sports Centre Time: 09:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 99426644. WEBSITE: www.soccerworldcyprustournaments.com SUN, 5 MAY - MON, 6 MAY TRADITIONAL EASTER FESTIVITIES The programme includes traditional Cypriot and Greek dances, Greek music concerts and traditional Easter games. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. Venue: Medieval Monastery Area Time: 16:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 23816307. WEBSITE: www.agianapa.org.cy
FRI, 10 MAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Eleni Vitali. Accompanied on stage by Nikos Xidis, Valeria Kouroupi and the Apotihans band. Venue: Aloft Music Bar Time: 22:30 For further information and bookings please contact 99637831.
EVENTS IN AGIA NAPA FRI, 26 APR - WED, 1 MAY AGIA NAPA YOUTH SOCCER FESTIVAL Organised by SoccerWorldCyprus and the Agia Napa Athletic Club in collaboration with and the Agia Napa Municipality. 13
May 2013 USEFUL TELEPHONES Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture 22800933 Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation 22128157 Cyprus Theatrical Organisation 22492900 Nicosia Municipal Theatre 77772717 Pallas Theatre 22410181 Strovolos Municipal Theatre 22313010 Lemesos Patticheion Municipal Theatre 25343341 Larnaka Patticheion Theatre 24629300 Larnaka Town Hall Theatre 24665794 Pafos Markideion Theatre 26932571 Rialto Theatre 25343900, 77777745 State Gallery of Contemporary Art 22304947 Famagusta Gate 22430877 The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre 22797400 Lefkosia Municipality Cultural Services 23816300 Anastasios Leventis G Foundation 22667706 Pierides Foundation 24651345 Skali Cultural Centre 22336363 Paralimni Municipality 23819212 Agia Napa Municipality 23816307 Polis Chrysochous Municipality 26321321 Pafos Aphrodite festival Ltd 26822218 Pharos Arts Foundation 22663871 Artos Cultural and Research Foundation 22445455 Theatre ENA 22348203 www.cyprus-tickets.com 7000-9303 NOTE: The Cyprus Tourism Organisation cannot accept responsibility for any changes in any of the events listed above, that may occur due to unforeseen factors. Please contact the organisers by phone for confirmation.
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