October 2013 TUE, 1 OCT CYPRUS INDEPENDENCE DAY Military parade in Nicosia. MON, 28 OCT GREEK NATIONAL DAY Student parades in all towns. BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact 22455072, 99059541. WEBSITE: www.birdlifecyprus.org
EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WED, 24 APR - SUN, 6 OCT ART EXHIBITION “The World of Cyprus” An exhibition of the famous painting composition by artist Adamantios Diamantis. The artwork consists of 11 panels and was created in Cyprus between 1967 and 1972. It features 67 figures, sitting and standing one next to the other, like bringing the people of Cyprus together. The artwork will be exhibited at Leventis Museum until the beginning of October, when it will be transported to its new home, the A.G. Leventis Gallery, as part of The Cyprus Collection. Venue: Leventis Museum (Temporary Exhibition Hall) Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun), 10:00-22:00 (Wed). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22661475. WED, 12 JUN (2013) - SAT, 30 JUN (2014) EXHIBITION “Cyprus and Geology. Science Environment - Culture” The exhibition presents the genesis and the emergence of the island of Cyprus. With the use of photographs, diagrams, minerals, fossils, artefacts etc., the visitor learns about the geological processes which gave birth to an island with unique geology, topographic features microclimatological conditions and fertile soil covered with thick forest and a great variety of flora and fauna and with abundant water and mineral resources as well as hydrocarbons. All these elements together with its geographical position at the crossroads between three continents formed the basis for an excellent habitat for people and of a ten thousand years long history of art and civilization. The exhibition is not only for geoscientists but also for many other scientists such as historians, archaeologists, agronomists, mining and civil engineers, hydrologists, doctors for the evolution of medicine and pharmacology in Cyprus, teachers and professors for teaching purposes as well as for everyone who wants to know Cyprus. Organised by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, Phaneromenis Str. Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun). Closed on bank holidays. 1
October 2013 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22128157. WEBSITE: www.boccf.org TUE, 3 SEP - SUN, 20 OCT KYPRIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture. WED, 2 OCT “Concert for the Cyprus Independence Day”. Concert with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre THU, 3 OCT “Romeo and Juliet for Two”. Theatre performance by the Cyprus Theatre Organisation. Venue: THOC New Stage FRI, 4 OCT “The Mermaid of Porto Bello”. An original performance with music, narrative, dance and multimedia by George Papageorgiou. Venue: THOC Central Stage SAT, 5 OCT - SUN, 6 OCT “Romeo and Juliet for Two”. Theatre performance by the Cyprus Theatre Organisation Venue: THOC New Stage TUE, 8 OCT “1000+1 Cities”. A music performance with Nena Venetsanou. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre WED, 9 OCT - THU, 10 OCT “Romeo and Juliet for Two”. Theater performance by the Cyprus Theatre Organisation. Venue: THOC New Stage
WED, 16 OCT “Mythodea”. Dance performance with the “Diastastis” Dance group. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Entrance: €10, €5 for all performances Time: 20:30 for all performances Ticket Sales: SoEasy Kiosks islandwide, Time Out Kiosk in Pafos and online at www.soldoutticketbox.com. For further information please contact 70002212. WEBSITE: www.kypria.org.cy MON, 16 SEP - WED, 2 OCT AGLANTZIA FESTIVAL 2013 Organised by the Aglantzia Municipality. WED, 2 OCT Traditional/Ethnic music performance by the “Monsieur Doumani” band. Venue: Spyros Kyprianou Park Time: 20:30 Free Entrance for all events For further information please contact 22462058, 22462142. MON, 23 SEP - SUN, 6 OCT EXHIBITION With vintage and retro clothes, shoes, handbags and artifacts. Venue: Opus 39 Gallery 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 Sun. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22424983. MON, 23 SEP - MON, 28 OCT POP UP FESTIVAL 2013 The festival aims at promoting young Cypriot artists whilst rejuvenating the “neglected” Makariou Avenue. The programme includes various exhibitions, 2
October 2013 workshops, screenings, performances and concerts. The full list of events is available at www.popupnicosia.com. Within the framework of “Project Nicosia” organised by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality. Venue: Makariou Avenue (multiple locations) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797216. WEBSITES: www.popupnicosia.com, www.projectnicosia.com THU, 26 SEP - THU, 17 OCT FRENCH FILM WEEK A series of French movie screenings. All movies are in French with English subtitles. Organised by Institut Français Chypre. Screenings: 1) Thursday 26/9: “La belle personne” Time: 20:30-22:00 2) Friday 11/10: “Dernier étage gauche, gauche” Time: 21:00-22:30 3) Sunday 13/10: “Louise Michel” Time: 20:00-21:30 4) Monday 14/10: “Pièce montée” Time: 21:00-22:30 5) Tuesday 15/10: “Les femmes du sixième étage” Time: 21:00-22:45 6) Thursday 17/10: “La folle histoire d’amour de Simon Eskenazy” Time: 21:00-22:30 Venue: Cine Studio Free Entrance For further information please contact 22459333.
SUN, 29 SEP - SUN, 6 OCT 5TH INTERNATIONAL PHAROS CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL Concerts, lectures, screenings, dance and workshops with Hayk Melikyan (29-30/9), Sharon Kanach (1/10), “Gehlhaar’s Eyesound 2010” (1/10), “Stockhausen - Helicopter String Quartet” (1/10), “Ensemble Transmission” (2-3/10), Thomas Simaku (4/10), “John Cage Journeys in sound” (4/10), Nouritza Matossian (5/10), Arianna Economou (5/10) and “Neue Vocalsolisten” (6/10). Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: The Shoe Factory Entrance: €10. Tickets available at the box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. Free entrance for lectures, open rehearsals and workshops. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org WED, 2 OCT - SAT, 19 OCT ART EXHIBITION “Love and monsters” A solo painting exhibition by artist Valerie Brennan. 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. FRI, 4 OCT - SAT, 5 OCT AVANT GARDEN FESTIVAL II The programme of the festival includes performances by “Zilla Project”, “Neon Knights”, “Handmade”, “Sandy brour”, “Nebadrud”, “Archi-dia tou Rembetikou”, “Trio Frisson”, “The Touch Response 3
October 2013 Band”. Organised by Avant Garde free press newspaper. Venue: Nicosia Municipal Park Time: 18:30-01:00 Entrance: €10 (for two days & 1 free drink), €7 (one day) For further information please contact 99870053. WEBSITE: www.avant-garde.com.cy FRI, 4 OCT - SAT, 12 OCT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “RAW” The first solo exhibition of artist Harris Kyprianou. Venue: Black Celebration, 17A Kypranoros Street Visiting hours: 10:30-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 (daily), 16:00-20:00 (Sat-Sun) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22347797. WEBSITE: www.blackcelebrationstore.com SAT, 5 OCT THE 2ND CITY MARKET FESTIVAL The festival programme includes a market with vintage clothes and shoes, jewellery, old books, herbs, handmade creations and also theatrical performances and more. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Polydynamo Centre of Lefkosia (Nicosia0). Organised by City Markets in cooperation with the Point TO theatrical team. Venue: WhereHaus 612 Time: 10:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 96857865, 96555153. WEBSITE: www.citymarkets.net
FRI, 11 OCT - SUN, 13 OCT CYPRUS RALLY 2013 The event returns to the island’s capital, Lefkosia (Nicosia), after 14 years. The 2013 Cyprus Rally is the penultimate round of the Middle East Rally Championship (MERC) and will feature 13 special stages. Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association (CAA). For further information please contact 22313233. WEBSITE: www.cyprusrally.com.cy SAT, 12 OCT CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT The programme includes works by Fr. Schubert and C. Franck. With musicians Anna Wrobel and Ayşe Karaoğlan (violin), Ewa Bartmann (viola) and Miranda Papaneocleous (cello). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy THU, 17 OCT - FRI, 18 OCT DANCE PERFORMANCE “In Wonder(?) Land” A physical theatre performance about Cyprus as a country and a society with choreographer and performer Eleana Alexandrou. Within the framework of the “5th X-Dream Festival”. Organised by Artos Foundation. Venue: Artos Foundation Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10, €7 (students) For further information and reservations please contact 99491246. WEBSITE: www.artosfoundation.org/shortmatters 4
October 2013 MON, 18 OCT GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singer Peggy Zena. Venue: Pavilion Time: 23:00 For further information and bookings please contact 22322222. MON, 18 OCT - SUN, 28 OCT 8TH CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The festival features 80 independent films from 26 countries. Organised by the Cyprus Film Festival Ltd. Venue: University of Nicosia (Cine Studio and Unesco Hall). For further information please contact 99798112. WEBSITE: http://cyiff.cineartfestival.eu SAT, 19 OCT WINE TASTING EVENT “Nicosia supports and promotes Cyprus Wines” The event aims at promoting Cypriot wines, giving the opportunity to a number of Cypriot wineries to present their wines and to the visitors to taste them and get acquainted with them, at enhancing the experience of visitors especially in Nicosia within the walls and at supporting the students of Agios Kasianos primary school (ongoing project). Organised by the Lions Club of Nicosia Within the Walls in cooperation with the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality, supported by the Cyprus Winelovers Association. Venue: Outside Lefkosia (Nicosia) Town Hall Time: 18:00-23:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact Mr. Michalis Xenides (mob: 99582009, email: xenides@cytanet.com.cy).
THU, 24 OCT - SAT, 16 NOV EXHIBITION “Transgression” An exhibition using visual aids (photographs and videos) exploring issues of restrictions by artist Deepti Barth. Organised by the Cyprus Visual Artists Association. Venue: To Phytorio, Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipal Gardens Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Tue-Sat). Closed on Sun-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22681088.
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 5
October 2013 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 For further information please contact 22432478.
EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) TUE, 3 SEP - SUN, 20 OCT KYPRIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture. THU, 3 OCT “Concert for the Cyprus Independence Day”. Concert with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Rialto Theatre MON, 7 OCT “The Mermaid of Porto Bello”. An original performance with music, narrative, dance and multimedia by George Papageorgiou. Venue: Municipal Gardens Theatre WED, 9 OCT “1000+1”. Music performance with Nena Venetsanou. Venue: Rialto Theatre SAT, 12 OCT “Romeo and Juliet for Two”. Theatre performance by the Cyprus Theatre Organisation. Venue: Theatro Ena (Old Municipal Market) 6
October 2013 SUN, 20 OCT “Mythodea”. Dance performance with the “Diastasis” Dance Group. Venue: Rialto Theatre Entrance: €10, €5 for all performances Time: 20:30 for all performances Ticket Sales: SoEasy Kiosks islandwide, Time Out Kiosk in Pafos and online at www.soldoutticketbox.com. For further information please contact 70002212. WEBSITE: www.kypria.org.cy FRI, 20 SEP - WED, 20 NOV ART EXHIBITION “Disassembly Lines” A solo exhibition by German artist Clemens Behr Venue: Penindaplinena Gallery Visiting hours: 15:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri), 12:00-16:00 (Sat). Closed on Sun-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 99522977. FRI, 4 OCT - SAT, 5 OCT MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Valantis. Venue: Sesto Senso Gold Club Time: 0:00 For further information and reservations please contact 96555333. SUN, 6 OCT TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL The festival programme includes folk music and dances, food/snacks and drinks, jewellery stalls, Cyprus delights and a raffle with great prizes. Organised by the Donkey Sanctuary (Cyprus). Venue: Community Park of Pano Kivides village Time: 15:00 onwards Free Entrance
For further information please contact 25944151. SUN, 6 OCT 5TH OLIVE FESTIVAL The festival celebrating the olive tree day includes demonstration of pastelli, halloumi and olive pie making, music and dance performances. Venue: Olive Park Oleastro, Anogyra village Free Entrance For further information please contact 99525093. WEBSITE: www.oleastro.com.cy THU, 10 OCT LATIN MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer Jr., son of the singer of the same name, known worldwide for being the protagonist of the film “Buena Vista Club”. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €17, €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, 12 OCT - FRI, 18 OCT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL CYPRUS (ISFFC) ISFFC aims to promote the art of cinema, presenting a variety of short films coming from Cyprus and around the world. An International Jury awards the best films on a national and international level. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture and Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Free Entrance 7
October 2013 For further information please contact 77777745. WEBSITE: www.isffc.com.cy SUN, 13 OCT WHITE ROCKS X-TRIATHLON 2013 Organised by M.H. Bikin’ Cyprus Event Management Venue: Governor’s Beach For further information please contact 22449863, 99694900. WEBSITE: www.cyclingcy.com SAT, 19 OCT FULL MOON OPEN AIR CONCERT With the Youth Orchestra, the Chamber Choir and the Children’s Choir of Papadakeiou Conservatory under the direction of Miltos Georgiou, Andriana Serghidou and Korina Vassiliou. Organised by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality. Venue: Enaerios Seafront Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 25342153. SUN, 20 OCT 6TH INTERNATIONAL CYPRUS DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Races will take place over approximately 200 and 500 metres. Categories, open or mix, subject to participation. Organised by the Cyprus Dragon Boat Association. Venue: Germasogeia Dam For participation and further information please contact 99424130. FRI, 25 OCT MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek ethic band “Imam Baildi”. 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.
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. 8
October 2013 OPEN AIR CREATIVE MARKET Every 2nd Saturday of the month An art crafts market by independent artistis and creative people. Venue: Medieval Castle Square Time: 9:00-18:00 Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies). For further information please contact 99073100.
EVENTS IN TROODOS SUN, 6 OCT GRAPE FEAST - AFAMIA GRAPE & WINE FESTIVAL The programme includes a music and dance performance by the “Kilaniotes Association”, demonstration of traditional arts arts and crafts, preparation of palouzes and free tasting, zivania distillation process, exhibition of agricultural products, open air market with local products and visits to the museums, wineries and churches of the village which will remain open to visitors during the event. Organised by the Kilani Community Council and the Troodos Tourism Board. Venue: Kilani village The Troodos Tourism Board offers bus transportation to the event location from Lemesos (Limassol). Departure from the CTO Information Office in Germasogeia (Lemesos): 10:00. Departure from the Festival: 16:00. Participation fee: €5 per person. For reservations please contact 25323211 (CTO Information Office in Germasogeia). Time: 11:00 onwards Free Entrance
For further information please contact 99352547. SUN, 13 OCT KYPEROUNTA APPLE FESTIVAL The programme includes presentation of varieties of apples grown in Cyprus, an apple themed photography exhibition, a traditional and modern farming tools exhibition, a market featuring apples, nashi apples and traditional apple products, demonstration of food and beverages made of apples, preparation of the famous apple juice ‘palouze’ on the spot, distillation process of apple made zivania, representation of the harvest of apples by the village’s theatre group, folk music and dance performances by the “Anatoliki Mesogeios Culural Group” and the village’s dance group and visits to the museums and churches of the village which will remain open to visitors during the event. Organised by the Kyperounta Community Council and the Troodos Tourism Board. Venue: Kyperounta village The Troodos Tourism Board offers bus transportation to the event location from Lemesos (Limassol) and Lefkosia (Nicosia). Departure from the CTO Information Office in Germasogeia (Lemesos) and the Cyprus Handicrafts Centre (Lefkosia): 11:30. Departure from the Festival: 19:00. Participation fee: €5 per person. For reservations from Lemesos (Limassol) please contact 25323211 (CTO Information Office in Germasogeia) and for reservations from Lefkosia (Nicosia) please contact 22674264 (CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia). Time: 11:00 onwards Free Entrance 9
October 2013 For further information please contact 99352547.
EVENTS IN LARNAKA TUE, 3 SEP - SUN, 20 OCT KYPRIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture. SAT, 21 SEP “A Misunderstanding Concerning the Sweet Land of Cyprus”. An original play by Kyros Papavassiliou. Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre WED, 25 SEP “Swan Lake” with the Russian Star Ballet Theatre. Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre MON, 30 SEP “The Mermaid of Porto Bello”. An original performance with music, narrative, dance and multimedia by George Papageorgiou. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Entrance: €10, €5 for all performances Time: 20:30 for all performances Ticket Sales: SoEasy Kiosks islandwide, Time Out Kiosk in Pafos and online at www.soldoutticketbox.com. For further information please contact 70002212. WEBSITE: www.kypria.org.cy WED, 11 SEP - WED, 30 OCT CINEMA ITALIANO 2013 A series of Italian movie screenings. All movies are in Italian with English subtitles.
Organised by the Embassy of Italy and the Larnaka Municipality. Screenings: 1) Wednesday 2/10: “Il sole dentro” 2) Wednesday 9/10: “Ex” 3) Wednesday 16/10: “Signorina Effe” 4) Wednesday 23/10: “Gli amici del Bar Margherita” 5) Wednesday 30/10: “Caravaggio” Venue: Polychoros Apothikes, 81-83 Agiou Lazarou Street Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22357635, 22357636, 24657745. TUE, 17 SEP - SAT, 5 OCT ART EXHIBITION “Imaginary Constellations & In Between Places” A joint exhibition by artists Anna Georgiou and Phil Bird. 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. TUE, 24 SEP - FRI, 11 OCT ART EXHIBITION A painting exhibition by Cypriot artist Petros Ptochopoulos. Venue: 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 For further information please contact 24658848.
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October 2013 SUN, 6 OCT 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: Europe Square, Foinikoudes Time: 16:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 24532305, 99461812 or matsia@cytanet.com.cy. WEBSITE: www.allglass.com.cy
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.
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.
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). 11
October 2013 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 SAT, 5 OCT JAZZ FESTIVAL The 4th annual Jazz Festival organised by Aphrodite Hills Resort. Venue: Aphrodite Hills Resort, Kouklia Time: 17:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 26829000.
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.
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October 2013 EVENTS IN AMMOCHOSTOS TUE, 3 SEP - SUN, 20 OCT KYPRIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture. FRI, 11 OCT “Romeo and Juliet for Two”. Theatre performance by the Cyprus Theatre Organisation. Venue: Sotira Town Hall Entrance: €10, €5 for all performances Time: 20:30 for all performances Ticket Sales: SoEasy Kiosks islandwide, Time Out Kiosk in Pafos and online at www.soldoutticketbox.com. For further information please contact 70002212 SAT, 12 OCT - SAT, 19 OCT 8TH AGIA NAPA MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL The programme includes medieval performances by groups from the Netherlands, Germany, Ukraine, Slovakia and Cyprus. Throughout the festival week wine and other delicacies will be offered to the public, an exhibition of medieval masks, ceramics, wall paintings and weapons will take place in a specially designed area and the Medieval Church of the Monastery will be open to visitors. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. Venue: Agia Napa Medieval Monastery Time: 19:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 23816307. WEBSITE: www.agianapa.org.cy
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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