March 2011 EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)

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1 THU, 24 FEB - SUN, 6 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. For further details see beyond each town. MON, 7 MAR GREEN MONDAY The first day of Lent, is 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 Gkreko Larnaka: Tekke Grove Pafos: Kato Pafos (Faros Beach) Pervolia village (Larnaka District): Rigena Medieval Tower (tel.: ) Polis: Polis Municipal Beach FRI, 25 MAR 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 , WEBSITE: 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 50 th 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) / 05. TUE, 15 FEB SAT, 30 APR ART EXHIBITION An art exhibition entitled Ptolemy and European Cartographers of the Eastern Mediterranean from the collection of Andreas Nicolaides. Organised by the Leventeion Municipal Museum of Nicosia. Venue: Leventeion Municipal Museum of Nicosia. Visiting Hours: 10:00-16:30. (Closed on Mondays) Web-site: FRI, 3 DEC SUN, 27 MAR ART EXHIBITION An art exhibition entitled Cyprus in Venice , 40 years of participation in the Venice Biennale of Art. In the framework of the programme commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cypriot Independence, a large 1

2 retrospective exhibition is organized as a tribute to the 40 years of participation of Cyprus in the Venice Biennial of Art, from 1968 to Organised by the Pierides Foundation in co-operation with the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Venue: The Nicosia Muncipal Arts Center. Visiting Hours: 10:00-15:00 17:00-23:00. (Tuesday-Saturday), 10:00-16:00 (Sundays). Closed on Mondays WEBSITE: WED, 2 MAR CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT Music of the 20 th Century - Italy, with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. The programme includes works by the composers O. Respighi, M. Rota, M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco and L. Berio. Soloist: Dimitris Regginos (guitar) Conductor: Silvia Massarelli Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre. Entrance: 12, WEBSITE: SAT, 12 MAR CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT Classical music concert with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. The programme includes works by J. Haydn, W.A Mozart and C. Kummer. Soloists: Svetlana Ristic (flute), Dusko Zarkovic (clarinet), Peter Gospodinov (cello). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 17:00 Free Entrance WEBSITE: WED, 16 MAR CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT MUSIC OF THE 20 TH CENTURY (CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE) The programme includes works by B. Martinu,S. Prokofiev, N. Skalkottas, B. Bartók and Z. Kodály. Soloist: Domenico Nordio. Conductor: Adrian Prabava. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Entrance: 12, 7 (free for students and soldiers) WEBSITE: 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. 2

3 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 HORSE RACES Organised by the Nicosia Horse Race Club. For further information contact the Nicosia Race Club tel 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. EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) SUN, 2 JAN SUN, 18 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Board. SUN, 6 MAR Pop music with the Eternity music ensemble SUN, 13 MAR Traditional Cypriot dances with the Grigoris Assiotis Folklore Association SUN, 20 MAR Traditional Cypriot dances with the Dionysos dance group SUN, 27 MAR Rock anthems with the 40+ Unplugged rock band Venue: Onesilos Seaside Theatre. Time: 11: , , THU, 24 FEB - SUN, 6 MAR CARNIVAL Carnival celebrations. The entrance of the King Carnival on 24/2, children s parade on 27/2, serenader s parade on 5/3 and the Grand parade on 6/3. Organised by the Limassol Municipality. Venue: Along Makarios III avenue , SUN, 6 MAR SUNSHINE CUP CYCLING RACE Sunshine Cup is the opener of the European racing season every year. Riders from all over the world gather in the Island for their last and most important preparation before the World Cup season starts. Participation in the races with combination of a training camp in Cyprus is a «must» for many international Elite Mountain bikers. Racing courses suitable to challenge the riders fitness and 3

4 readiness for the new season is the character of the Cyprus Sunshine Cup. Organised by the Cyprus Sunshine Cup. Venue: Amathus district.for further information: please contact WEBSITE: FRI, 11- SUN, 13 MAR 11 TH CONTEMPORARY DANCE PLATFORM Organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture in Collaboration with the Rialto Theatre, the Dance House Limassol and the Limassol Municipality. Entrance: 5, ( 10 For all performances) SUN, 13 MAR CARE APPEAL FAIR The programme includes children s painting, art competition, cake stall, tombola, book stall, toys and games. Organised by the Friends for Life Limassol Hospice. Venue: Lania village church Square. Time: 11:00 onwards TUE, 15 MAR BALLET The last night of Tchaikovsky, with the Compagnie Choreographique Francois Mauduit with young soloists from Paris. Music: Tchaikovsky, Philip Glass, Serge Gainsbourg. Part of the European Limassol Festival. Organised by the Friends of the European Limassol Festival. Venue: Rialto Theatre Entrance: 15, 20 FRI, 18 MAR MUSIC OF THE 20 TH CENTURY (CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE) The programme includes works by B. Martinu,S. Prokofiev, N. Skalkottas, B. Bartók and Z. Kodály. Soloist: Domenico Nordio. Conductor: Adrian Prabava. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Entrance: 12, 7. SAT, 19 AND SUN, 20 MAR GREEK MUSIC CONCERT with Eleftheria Arvanitaki. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Entrance: 30, 20 MON, 21 MAR ANNUAL STL SPONSORSHIP EVENT The Limassol Savings Co-operative Bank announces its annual sponsorships Follows a concert by Epilogi choirs Conductor: Angelina Nicolaidou Spanou Organised by the The Limassol Savings Co-operative Bank Free Entrance SAT, 26 - SUN, 27 MAR 4

5 CYCLING RACE APHRODITE TROPHY 2011 Organised by the Tochni Community Board. Venue: Lemesos Municipal Gardens WEBSITE : MON, 28 MAR OPERA With Barbara Hendricks and Christian Lindberg. A top opera singer who appeared in the greatest theatres of the world and has collaborated with, amongst others, Herbert von Karajan, L. Bernstein, the State Operas of Vienna and Hamburg. Within the framework of the European Limassol Festival Entrance: 50, 35 WED, 30 MAR GREEK MUSIC CONCERT With Sophia Papazoglou. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Entrance: 20, 15. 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: 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: Free guiding and participation. Tel: Offered by the Germasogeia Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. 5

6 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, 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 LARNAKA SUN, 2 JAN SUN, 18 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Larnaka Municipality. SUN, 6 MAR Traditions and customs connected with the Carnival (Apokria) with the Aradippos Cultural Association SUN, 13 MAR Rock music with the Rite of Passage music ensemble SUN, 20 MAR Traditional Cypriot dances with the E.A.C dance group of Larnaka Ammochostos Region SUN, 27 MAR Jazz music with the Jazz Society music ensemble Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage, Foinikoudes. Time: 11: , THU, 3 MAR CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT Music of the 20 th Century - Italy, with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. The programme includes works by the composers O. Respighi, M. Rota, M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco and L. Berio. Soloist: Dimitris Regginos (guitar) Conductor: Silvia Massarelli Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre. Entrance: 12, 7 (pensioners), free for students and soldiers MON, 7 MAR GREEN MONDAY 6

7 The programme includes traditional music, songs, dances and games as well as activities for children. Organised by the Larnaca Municipality. Venue: Hala Sultan Tekke Grove Time: 11:00 Free Entrance SUN, 13 MAR MUSIC AND DANCE Children s Smile. Event for children with music, dance, clown, face painting a.o. Organised by the Larnaka Centre for Children of Single Parents Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage. Time: 15: MON, 14 MAR BALLET The last night of Tchaikovsky, with the Compagnie Choreographique Francois Mauduit with young soloists from Paris. Music: Tchaikovsky, Philip Glass, Serge Gainsbourg.. Part of the European Cultural Winter in Larnaka. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre. Entrance: 20 & 10 (children up to 12 years old) THU, 17 MAR MUSIC OF THE 20 TH CENTURY (CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE) The programme includes works by B. Martinu,S. Prokofiev, N. Skalkottas, B. Bartók and Z. Kodály. Soloist: Domenico Nordio. Conductor: Adrian Prabava. Part of the European Cultural Winter in Larnaka. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Entrance: 12 and 7 (children up to 12 years old) SAT, 26 MAR SUN, 10 APR EXHIBITION Opening of the contemporary art exhibition A Portable Royal Palace. Four Events for Caterina Cornaro ( ) : Venezia Asolo - Larnaka , on the occasion of the 500 th anniversary of the death of the Queen of Cyprus. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Larnaka Medieval Castle Visiting hours: 9:00. 17: SUN, 27 MAR TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE SMALL STATES OF EUROPE Organised by the Triathlon Cyprus Federation. Venue: Aldiana hotel, Alaminos, Larnaka csf@cyprusski.com WEBSITE: TUE, 29 MAR GREEK MUSIC CONCERT Tribute to the Cypriot singer Michalis Violaris. Concert by the Vocal Ensemble of the Larnaka Municipality. Artistic director: Nikos Tamasios Maestro: Andreas Gerolemou Organised by the European Party (Cyprus) 7

8 Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:00 Free Entrance 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 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. Tel: 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: 11:00, 16:30, 19:30. Prices: 10 for adults and 5 for children. Organised by the Astrapi Ltd Company and supported by the Larnaka Regional Tourism Body. For further information please contact WEBSITE: LARNAKA CITY CRUISES Tourists and locals alike can view the sights of Larnaka from different angle with the introduction of bike tours, going by the name City Cruises. 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 8

9 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. Entrance : 12 (45 50 minutes). For more information contact or info@mycitycruisers.com WEBSITE: EVENTS IN PAFOS SUN, 2 JAN SUN, 18 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Pafos Municipality. SUN, 6 MAR Rock Anthems with the 40+ Unplugged rock band SUN, 20 MAR Jazz music with the Jazz Society music ensemble SUN, 27 FEB Traditional love songs from Cyprus, Greek Islands and Asia Minor with the Anatoliki Mesogeios music ensemble Venue: Archaeological Park Entrance, Limanaki. Time: 11: , , INTERNATIONAL CYPRUS MARATHON - HALF MARATHON AND 10KM Venue: Pafos Medieval Fort Square. Organised by the Niki Sports Management WEBSITE: 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, 3 Gladstonos Str. Time 10:00. SUN, 13 MAR EVENTS IN AGIA NAPA 9

10 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. TUE, 1 MAR The art of icon painting FRI, 4 MAR Learning Greek TUE, 8 MAR Watercolor Cypriot Landscapes FRI, 11 MAR The Art of Mosaic TUE, 15 MAR Traditional Basket Making FRI, 18 MAR The art of Clay and Ceramic (traditional clay-wheel) TUE, 22 MAR The art of Handmade Jeweller FRI, 29 MAR Wine tasting Venue: «Thalassa» Museum AGIA NAPA CULTURAL WINTER THU, 4 NOV THU, 24 MAR Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. THU, 3 MAR Greek songs with the Anatoli music ensembleand Agia Napa Municipality dance group. THU, 10 MAR Greek folk dances with the Anadysis music ensemble THU, 17 MAR Artistic Greeek music with the Alterna music ensemble. THU, 24 MAR Traditioanl Greek dances with the Limassol Cultural Association. SUN, 27 MAR Traditional Cypriot music and dances with the Anatoliki Mesogeios music ensemble and the Kimon Xylotymbou dance group. Venue: Agia Napa Town Hall. Time: 20: FRI, 4 MAR CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT Music of the 20 th Century - Italy, with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. The programme includes works by the composers O. Respighi, M. Rota, M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco and L. Berio. Soloist: Dimitris Regginos (guitar) Conductor: Silvia Massarelli Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Agia Napa Municipality Amphitheatre , WEBSITE: WALKS IN AND AROUND AGIA NAPA GET TO KNOW A DIFFERENT DIMENSION OF AGIA NAPA AGIA NAPA AND THE SEA (by bus) Every Monday (in English and German) Every Friday (in English and Swedish) Starting point: CTO office in Agia Napa at 10:00 hrs. Bookings and further tourist information from CTO office in Agia Napa, Tel Organisers: The Municipality of Agia Napa in collaboration with the CTO and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. 10

11 USEFUL TELEPHONES Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation Cyprus Theatrical Organisation Nicosia Municipal Theatre Pallas Theatre Strovolos Municipal Theatre Lemesos Patticheion Municipal Theatre Larnaka Patticheion Theatre Larnaka Town Hall Theatre Pafos Markideion Theatre Rialto Theatre , State Gallery of Contemporary Art Famagusta Gate The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre Lefkosia Municipality Cultural Services Anastasios Leventis G Foundation Pierides Foundation Skali Cultural Centre Paralimni Municipality Agia Napa Municipality Polis Chrysochous Municipality Pafos Aphrodite festival Ltd The Pharos Trust Artos Cultural and Research Foundation Theatre ENA 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. 11