October 2010 FRI, 1 OCT CYPRUS INDEPENDENCE DAY Military parade in Nicosia. THU, 28 OCT GREEK NATIONAL DAY Student parades in all towns. BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by the Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact 22455072, 99059541. Web-site: www.birdlifecyprus.org
EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) TUE, 1 JUN – TUE, 30 NOV EXHIBITION- CYPRUS AND ITALY IN THE AGE OF BYZANTIUM An exhibition of icons, sacred lyrics and other examples of Byzantine art from the collection of the Byzantine Museum of Cyprus and other private collections. Organised within the occasion of the Italian Cultural Month.Organised by the Byzantine Museum of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Italian Embassy. Venue: Byzantine Museum. Visiting hours: 09:00-13:00, 14:00 – 16:30 (Monday to Friday) and 09:00 – 13:00 (Saturday). For further information please contact 22430008 22691290. MON, 4 – SUN, 17 OCT ART EXHIBITION
An exhibition by young Cypriot artists on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus. Organised by the Nicosia Municipality. Venue: Melina Merkouri Hall Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00, 16:00 – 19:00 (Monday to Friday) and 16:00 – 19:00 (Saturday and Sunday). For further information please contact 22797651, 99695669. TUE, 5 OCT CLASSICAL GERMAN MUSIC With the MarineMusikCorps Ostsee. Composer : Friedrich Szepansky. Anniversary for 20 years of United Germany. Organised by the Embassy of Germany. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 18:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22456615, 99544229. FRI, 8 OCT VIOLIN AND PIANO RECITAL With Danae Papamatthäou-Matschke (violin) and Uwe Matschke (piano). The programme includes works by Franck, Beethoven, Bach and Terzakis. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: The Show Factory. Time: 20:30 For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org SUN, 10 – SUN, 31 OCT BRAZILIAN CULTURE MONTH SUN, 10 - FRI, 15 OCT 7TH BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL Venue: The Show Factory Time: 20:30 1
October 2010 For further information please contact 22718601 / 05. FRI, 1 OCT – TUE, 30 NOV BRAZILIAN BOOK MONTH Venue: Mufflon Book Shop FRI, 1 - SUN, 31 OCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME / BRAZIL IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL Venue: Highgate Primary School and Pefkios Georgiades Elementary School. Organised by the Pharos Trust. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org WED, 13 – FRI, 22 OCT 5TH CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Screenings, short films and documentaries followed by a closing ceremony announcing the award winning film presenting the “Golden Aphrodite” award on 18/10 at the Pallas Theatre. Organised by the CYIFF. Venue: Pantheon Art Cinema (13 -17/10) Venue: Pallas Theatre (18/10) For further information please contact 99798112. WEBSITE: www.cyprusfilmfestival.org WED, 13 OCT – THU, 16 JUN ART EXHIBITION An exhibition of Cyprus art 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).
SAT, 16 OCT ARTISTS BAZAAR A presentation of the history of Nicosia by the young artists who work in Nicosia. Organised by the “Leventeion” Municipal Museum of Nicosia. Venue: The “Leventeion” Municipal Museum of Nicosia. Visiting hours: 10:30-17:00. For further information please contact 22661475. WEBSITE: www.leventismuseum.org.cy WED, 20 – MON, 25 OCT ART PRESENTATION A presentation of the work of the artist Patrizio Travagli under the title “Dematerialized Art” which is within the frame of Paris Biennale. Organised by the “Biennale de Paris” and the Artos Foundation. Venue: Ledra street Information Office. For further information please contact 22797147. SAT, 23 OCT ART PRESENTATION A presentation of the work of the artist Paul Robert under the title “Dematerialized Art” which is within the frame of Paris Biennale. Organised by the “Biennale de Paris” and the Artos Foundation. Venue: Ledra street Information Office. Visiting hours: 10:00-14:00. For further information please contact 22797147. MON, 25 AND TUE, 26 OCT MUSIC CONCERT
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October 2010 with Alkinoos Ioannides. Chamber Choir: Lege Artis of St Petersburg - Director: Boris Abalyan. Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Giorgos Kountouris. Alkinoos Ioannidis: Song, lute, guitar double bass, flute, percussions. Giorgos Kaloudis: Cretan lyre Linos Ioannidis: recitation. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre. Time : 20 :30 For further information please contact 22313010. MON, 25 - TUE, 2 NOV PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION By the Ukranian photographer Alexander Kupchynskyy. Organised by the Cyprus Photographic Society. Venue: “Palia Agora” Pallouriotissas. Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00, 16:00-19:00. For further information please contact 22466330, 99695669.
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 Chrysaliniotissa and Kaimakli: The Past Restored Guided bus and walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia at 10:00. Free participation. Every Thursday Guided walking tour of old Lefkosia Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia at 10:00. Free participation. Every Friday Lefkosia (Nicosia) - Outside the Walls Guided bus and walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia at 10:00. Free participation. Organised by the Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information on the walks please contact 22 674 264. 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 - “OCHI” Square (Lefkosia within the walls) Every Friday - Strovolos Municipality (Industrial area, traffic lights). Every Saturday - Lefkosia Old Municipal Square - (Lefkosia within the walls). Organised by the Nicosia Municipality.
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October 2010 The programme includes screenings of International Documentaries, introduction to sailing (19/9, 3 and 10/10), Performance for kids “Alexander’s the Great Mermaid and the Kyrenia ship” (17/10) at 18:30hrs. For further information please contact 25342123. WEBSITE: www.lanitisfoundation.org SAT, 23 - SUN, 31 OCT RS-X YOUTHWORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Part of the “Nautilus Cyprus 2010”. Venue: Agios Tychonas For further information please contact 25342123. WEBSITE: www.lanitisfoundation.org FRI, 17 SEP - SAT, 30 OCT EXHIBITIONS: “OF THE SEAS”, AND “CYPRUS BLUE DEEP” Part of the “Nautilus Cyprus 2010”. Venue: Seafront Area For further information please contact 25342123. WEBSITE: www.lanitisfoundation.org FRI, 17 SEP - MON, 25 OCT PORTUGAL – ART EXHIBITION ‘A Window to the World”. Historical exhibition about maritime achievements of worldwide famous Portugese Navigators of 17th and 18th century. Organised by the Evagoras Lanitis Centre. Part of the “Nautilus Cyprus 2010”. Venue: Evagoras Lanitis Centre. For further information please contact 25342123. WEBSITE: www.lanitisfoundation.org FRI, 17 SEP - MON, 25 OCT LEMESOS OLD PORT PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
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‘Past, Present, Future”. Photographic exhibition about the Limassol Port. Organised by the Evagoras Lanitis Centre. Part of the “Nautilus Cyprus 2010”. Venue: Evagoras Lanitis Centre. For further information please contact 25342123. WEBSITE: www.lanitisfoundation.org SUN, 3 OCT OLIVE TREE DAY The programme includes free offer of olive made delicacies, music, olive customs in Cyprus, olive preparations, cooking competition and theatre. Venue: «Oleastro », Anogyra village. Time : 12 :00 For further information please contact 99525093, 99565768. WEBSITE: www.oleastro.com.cy FRI, 8 OCT GREEK MUSIC CONCERT With Kostas Hadjis accompanied by Maria Alexiou and Yiannis Alexandrinos. Artistic Direction: Giorgos Payiatis. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre. Time: 20:30 Entrance: € 22 , €15 For further information please contact 77777745. SAT, 16 OCT MUSIC CONCERT With Yasmin Levy accompanied by acoustic instruments. Musicians: Amir Shahsar, Ishay Amir, Timothy Fairhall, James Cuthbertson. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre. Time: 20:30 Entrance: € 20, €15 4
October 2010 For further information please contact 77777745. TUE, 19 OCT FOLK ORATORIO “SALAMINA TIS KYPROS” A folk Oratorio based on the poetry of Giorgos Seferis and the music of Sarantis Kassaras. Presented by the National Opera of Greece and the “Marios Tokas” Musical Lyceum. Orchestra conductor: Haris Hadjigeorgiou Choir direction: Aggelina Spanou . Piano: Sarantis Kassaras. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre. Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 77777745. TUE, 20 OCT 1ST CHOIR FESTIVAL OF THE FAMAGUSTA MUNICIPALITY The Municipality of Famagusta presents the first Choir Festival in honour of Marinos Mitelas. Participating Choirs: Choir of the Famagusta Municipality – Direction Nikos Vichas Choir of the Paralimni Municipality Melizonas – Direction Maria Papazachariou Christoforou Aris Choir of Limassol – Direction Marinos Mitelas . Organised by the Famagusta Municipality. Venue: Rialto Theatre. Time : 20 :30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 77777745.
MUSIC CONCERT with Alkinoos Ioannides. Chamber Choir: Lege Artis of St Petersburg - Director: Boris Abalyan. Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Giorgos Kountouris. Alkinoos Ioannidis: Song, lute, guitar double bass, flute, percussions. Giorgos Kaloudis: Cretan lyre Linos Ioannidis: recitation. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre. Time : 20 :30 Entrance: €40, €30 For further information please contact 77777745. MON, 25 OCT THEATRE PERFORMANCE “EROTOKRITOS” TEPAK (Cyprus Technological University) presents, within the framework of the 50 years of the Republic of Cyprus, the performance by the Theatre Workshop of the University of Cyprus of Vitsenzo Kornaro’s “Erotokritos”. This production is the result of an ongoing research and has for five years toured Cyprus, Greece, England, France, Germany, Italy and Holland. Dramatisation/direction: Michalis Pieris Choral Songs: Christos Pittas Music: Antonis Xylouris – Psarantonis Organised by the TEPAK (Cyprus Technological University) Venue: Rialto Theatre. Time : 20 :30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 77777745. SAT, 30 OCT GREEK MUSIC CONCERT
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October 2010 With Demetra Galani and the Imam Baildi music group. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre. Time : 20 :30 Entrance: € 30, €20 For further information please contact 77777745. LIMASSOL WALK Every Monday. 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 atmoshpere, the main element of this tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office. Spyrou Araouzou 115A. Time: 10:00. Free guiding and participation. Tel: 25362756. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
GERMASOGEIA WALKS Every Wednesday (in English) - October to April. Each walk will be organised on every alternate week. Germasogeia – A Village Blessed by Water
1. Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia Every Friday (in Finnish) -November-April. Each walk will be organised on every alternate week. Information – How to join – starting and ending point of the walks CTO Information Office, 22 Georgiou A´, Potamos tis Germasogeias, Eastern Entrance of Dasoudi Beach, Tourist area, Germasogeia. Book in advance, give name and hotel. Time: 10.00-13.00. Free guiding and participation. Tel: 25323211. Offered by the Germasogeia Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Germasogeia – A Village Blessed by Water
This tour aims to take visitors to the peaceful, picturesque village of Germasogeia 15 minutes away from the beach, to stroll through its narrow streets, see its special architecture, visit its churches, and feel the village life. Water has always been the most important element in the development of Germasogeia. It is bounded by the sea in the south and on its north it has as a physical boundary, the water dam of Germasogeia fed by the river Amathos coming from the mountains of Troodos. The tour also includes a visit to the water dam of Germasogeia. 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, 6
October 2010 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.
EVENTS IN TROODOS SUN, 3 OCT “AFAMIA” FESTIVAL Annual Grape and Wine Festival. The programme includes theatre, demonstration of traditional crafts, zivania distillation process, art and agricultural exhibitions, open market with local products, a guide to the village, local delicacies preparation and handicrafts. Venue: Koilani village. Time : 11 :00 onwards For further information please contact 25370777, 25421020, 99352547. SUN, 10 OCT WINE TASTING The programme includes exhibition, free tasting of wines accompanied by local products, demonstration of traditional crafts and a music performance. Venue: Vouni Oenological Centre. Time : 16 :00 For further information please contact 25370777, 25421020, 99352547. SAT, 9 – SUN,, 10 OCT SEMINAR AND EXHIBITION
AROMATIC AND HEALING HERBS OF CYPRUS 2nd annual seminar and exhibition entitled “Aromatic and Healing Herbs of Cyprus”. The programme includes amongst lectures and herbal exhibition, a herb walk around Platres, Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Venue: Platres village Cultural Centre. For further information please contact 22691254.
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EVENTS IN LARNAKA SUN, 7 MAR – SUN, 30 NOV SUNDAYS AT LEFKARA SUN, 3, 10, 17, 24 AND 31 OCT The programme includes every Sunday different events among guiding tours, music and dance performances, preparation of traditional local delicacies, Lefkara handicrafts, traditional Cypriot Bazaar of Cypriot products, horse riding and video / film presentation. Organised by the Lefkara Municipality. Venue: Lefkara village Time: morning onwards. For further information please contact 24342422. WEBSITE: www.lefkara.org.cy FRI, 24 – FRI, 15 OCT 3RD CYPRUS - MALTA CERAMIC EXHIBITION Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Gallery. Visiting hours: 10:00 – 13:00, 16:00 – 20:00 (Monday to Friday) and 10:00 – 13:00 (on Saturdays). For further information please contact 24657745 THU, 7 OCT 7
October 2010 CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT With the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra. The programme includes works by S. Michaelides, R. Schumann and W.A Mozart. Soloists: E. Mitella (piano). Conductor : G. Kountouris. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (Pensioners), free for students and soldiers. For further information please contact 24657745, 24665795. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SAT, 9 OCT CHESS DEMONSTRATION By the Pancyprian Chess Champion Antonis Antoniou. Organised by the Cyprus Chess Federation. Venue: Europe Square. Time : 18 :00 For further information please contact 24657745. WED, 13 OCT MUSIC PERFORMANCE with the Choir of Larnaka Progressive Movement and the Choir of the University of Perugia. Organised by the Larnaka Progressive Movement Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre. Time : 20 :00 Entrance : €5. For further information please contact 24657745. SAT, 16 OCT MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCE “5th Pancyprian Festival of the Bulgarian Community”. with artists from Bulgaria. Organised by the Bulgarian Newspaper,
the “Filia-Priatelstvo” Cyprian Bulgarian Friendship Association and the Bulgarian Embassy. Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage. Time : 17 :00 For further information please contact 24657745. SUN, 17 OCT ATHLETIC EVENT 14th Larnaka Race. Races: 6000 m, 1400 m, 500 m and 100 m. Organised by the Cyprus Runners Club “Pericles Demetriou”. Venue: Europe Square.. Time : 10 :00 For further information please contact 24657745. SAT, 23 AND SUN, 24 OCT CHARITY EVENT 21st Radiomarathon. A charity bazaar and cultural programme. Venue: Europe Square.. Time : 10 :00 -22 :00 For further information please contact 24657745.
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. Tel. 24654322. Every Friday SCALA – ITS CRAFTSMEN Scala is around the area Larnaka Fort and Agios Lazaros Church. The aim of 8
October 2010 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. Tel: 24 65 43 22. 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. LARNAKA LOVE BUS CITY SIGHTSEEING Open-air Double-decker Bus Starts Routes in Larnaka. An open-air double-decker bus company has commenced tours in Larnaka offering tourists the opportunity to see the bustling city. Tours on the ‘Love Bus’ operate five times a day (from morning till evening), and take in various sites of interest within the city, including the old aqueduct of Kamares, the Hala Soultan Mosque in Tekke, the ancient harbour of Kition and the Medieval Castle.
Starting point: Palm-tree lined promenade ‘Phinikoudes’ (along Athens Avenue) and lasts one hour. Should the road be closed to traffic, the tour will begin at the Larnaka Police Station at the beginning of Athens Avenue. Time: 10:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 21:00. Prices: €5 per person. Organised by the “Astrapi” Ltd Company and supported by the Larnaka
Regional Tourism Body. For further information please contact 97761761. WEBSITE: www.larnakaregion.com
EVENTS IN PAFOS FRI, 8 OCT CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT With the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra. The programme includes works by S. Michaelides, R. Schumann and W.A Mozart. Soloists: E. Mitella (piano). Conductor : G. Kountouris. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: MarkideionTheatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (Pensioners), free for students and soldiers. For further information please contact 26932014. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
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
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October 2010 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, 3 Gladstonos Str. Time 10:00.
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 The Pharos Trust 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. /mnt/tmp/tmpZ9Scdq
EVENTS IN AGIA NAPA THU, 16 - FRI, 24 OCT 5 TH AGIA NAPA MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL The programme includes Medieval performances by European and local groups. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. Venue: Agia Napa Square Entrance free. For further information please contact 23816307.
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 22 410181 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
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