June 2011 MON, 13 JUN KATAKLYSMOS (FLOOD FAIR DELUGE) “Kataklysmos” is a religious and popular feast celebrated only in Cyprus. “Kataklysmos”, which means flood, is found in the book of Genesis and in the Greek myth of Deukalion. In both cases it refers to the destruction by flood of almost all-living creatures in order to give birth to a new and moral generation. The ceremonies last for a few days and take place in all sea side towns. Celebrations include various games, performances of folk dances, swimming competitions, boat races, competitions of popular songs known as “tsattista” and the most popular custom, which is the throwing of water to one another. This symbolises the purification of the body and soul. Festivities in all seaside towns.
BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by the Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact 22455072, 99059541. WEBSITE: www.birdlifecyprus.org
EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WED, 13 OCT – THU, 16 JUN ART EXHIBITION “Art Is…”. An exhibition of the art of Cyprus through the ages. A tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus. Organised by the Marfin Laiki Bank. Venue: Marfin Laiki Bank Cultural Centre, Vyronos Avenue.
Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00, 16:00 – 20:00 (Monday to Friday) and 10:00 – 14:00 (Saturday). For further information please contact 22718601 / 05. MON, 9 MAY – SUN, 28 AUG ART EXHIBITION An art exhibition entitled “Cyprus and Greek Mythology” through the drawings of the children of the Marioupolis Art School of Ukraine. Organised by the Leventeion Municipal Museum of Nicosia. Venue: Leventeion Municipal Museum of Nicosia. Visiting Hours: 10:00-16:30. (Closed on Mondays). For further information please contact 22661475. Web-site: www.leventismuseum.org.cy
TUE, 22 MAR – SUN, 11 SEP ART EXHIBITION – MORPHOU AS THEOMORPHOU, YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW The exhibition will feature authentic specimens (icons, wood-carved items, holy vessels, canonicals, manuscripts, incunabula) – all valuable pieces of ecclesiastical art, as well as heirlooms belonging to refugees and repatriated or salvaged icons, books and wood-carved items from the Bishopric’s occupied area. Authentic objects will be supplemented by informative entries as well as by audiovisual material featuring photographs of the monuments whence the objects originated. Also, rare editions by the Cultural Foundation Collections will bring forward documented information on lost and found objects. 1