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1 MON, 24 MAY 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. THU, 13 - SAT, 15 MAY 22 ND INTERNATIONAL HISTORIC CAR RALLY Organised by the Friends of Old and Historic Cars of Cyprus , WEBSITE: BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by the Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact , Web-site: SAT, 1 FRI, 7 MAY TENNIS CYPRUS SENIORS 2010 Organised by the Cyprus Tennis Federation. For further information please contact EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) SAT, 6 FEB SAT, 15 MAY MUSICAL SATURDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Nicosia Municipality. SAT, 8 MAY Music concert with the Strovolos Municipality band and the Cyprus European University (Phaneromeni square) SAT, 15 MAY Maronite and other songs with the Tony Solomou music ensemble. (Phaneromeni square) SAT, 22 MAY Music from all over the world with the Masters of Evergreen. (Ledra street) Venue: Phaneromeni Square and Eleftherias Square, starting point of Ledras street. Time: 12: , FRI, 12 MAR SUN, 30 MAY ART EXHIBITION - MIRΟ OF MAJORCA An important exhibition of the Spanish artist Joan Mirό. This is the first time that an exhibition of such magnitude focusing on the work of a great artist is organised in Cyprus. This prominent exhibition is organised in the framework of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union and the Spanish Government dedicates the event to the 50 th Anniversary of the Cyprus 1

2 Republic. Mirό of Majorca will showcase a great number of works and testimonies by Joan Mirό (approximately 200), including paintings, sculptures, engravings, drawings and sketches for sculptures, public art, ballet and music. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre associated with the Pierides Foundation. Venue: Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre. Visiting hours: 10:00-15:00, 17:00-23:00 (Tuesday Saturday), 10:00-16:00 (Sundays) WED, 14 APR SUN, 27 JUN PAINTING EXHIBITION An exhibition of paintings by the famous Greek artist Giannis Tsarouhis Organised by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Centre in collaboration with the GIannis Tsarouhis Foundation and Benaki Museum. Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Centre. Visiting hours: 10:00-21: TUE, 4 MAY GREEK MUSIC CONCERT A tribute to Greek composers with Koullis Theodorou, Katerina Andreou and the Nicosia Municipality Choir and music ensemble. Organised by the Nicosia Municipality. Venue: Melina Merkouri Hall. Free Entrance A general trade fair with a variety of customer and industrial products. Venue: International Fair Grounds in Nicosia WEBSITE:, csfa@cytanet.com.cy WED 12 MAY includes works by A. Moustoukis, W.A. Mozart and P.I. Tchaikovsky. Soloist: Sarah Williamson. Conductor: Carlo Ponti Jr. Organised by Cyprus Symphony Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre WED, 26 MAY includes works by A. Khachaturian, S. Prokofiev and S. Sergi. Soloist: Andri Hadjiandreou (piano). Conductor: Carmen Moral. Organised by Cyprus Symphony Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre. FRI, 7 SUN, 16 MAY 33 RD CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FAIR 2

3 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 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, 22 NOV SUN, 2 MAY MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Board. SUN, 2 MAY Traditional music and dances with the Akrites Geriou dance group. Venue: Onesilos Seaside Theatre. Time: 11: , , FRI, 19 FEB SUN, 16 MAY ART EXHIBITION TOULOUSE LAUTREC AND BELLE EPOCHE A rare collection of approximately 130 original works on paper by Henri Toulouse Lautrec of the time Organised by the Evagoras and Kathleen Lanitis Centre. 3

4 Venue: Carob Mill. Visiting hours : 09:00-13 :00, 17 :00-21 :00 (daily), 14 :00-21 :00 (Saturday and Sunday). Closed on Mondays MON, 3, - WED, 5 MAY LIKE OLD CINEMA The programme includes an exhibition of film posters and other film material, with simultaneous projections of musical themes and classic films. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Free Entrance. THU, 6 MAY GREEK MUSIC CONCERT Margarita Zorbala meets Helder Mutinho, the great fado performer. Organised by the Rialto theatre. Time : 20 :30 Entrance : 25, 20 SAT, 8 SUN, 9 MAY FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA) Anthestiria is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. Organised by the Germasogeia Municipality. The programme includes amongst others a Flower exhibition and a parade of group of people and chariots. Venue: Potamos tis Germasogeias Parking Place. For further information please contact yermasoyia.municipality@cytanet.com.cy FRI, 10 AND SAT, 8 MAY THEATRE (greek) Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer. With Giorgos Kimoulis and Konstantinos Markoulakis. Organised by the Rialto theatre. Time : 20 :30 Entrance : 25, 20 FRI, 14 MAY includes works by A. Moustoukis, W.A. Mozart and P.I. Tchaikovsky. Soloist: Sarah Williamson. Conductor: Carlo Ponti Jr. Organised by Cyprus Symphony SAT, 15 MAY PIANO RECITAL With the pianist Yiannis Georgiou. The programme includes works by Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff.Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Entrance: 12, 7 SAT, 15 MAY 4

5 THE DON LONDON MEMORIAL CONCERT Featuring The Band of The Royal Logistic Corps. Delegates may bring their picnics and cool boxes. All proceeds to ABF The Soldiers' Charity. Organised by the ABF the Soldiers' Charity. Venue: Pissouri village Amphitheatre. Time: 18:30 Entrance: WED, 19 MAY Christodoulos Georgiades meets Kyriakos Souroullas at the piano in a programme of four-hands. With Rebecca Trimiklinioti and Sbynek Maruska. Artistic direction: Christodoulos Georgiades. Organised by the Lykion Ellinidon Ammochostou Free Entrance. FRI, 21 MAY includes works by A. Khachaturian, S. Prokofiev and S. Sergi. Soloist: Andri Hadjiandreou (piano). Conductor: Carmen Moral. Organised by Cyprus Symphony FRI, 21 MAY GREEK MUSIC CONCERT with the Greek singers Glykeria, Melina Aslanidou, Giorgos Lianos and Christos Nicolopoulos. Organised by the RIZOS ANES ASTERIOS Productions. Venue: Monte Caputo. Time: 22: SAT, 22 - MON, 24 MAY KATAKLYSMOS (FLOOD FAIR) Celebrations include various games, folk dances, swimming competitions and boat races. Organised by the Limassol Municipality. Venue: Limassol Seafront Promenade (West of Municipal Gardens) WED, 26 MAY PIANO RECITAL A tribute to Fryderik Chopin in England, Greece and Cyprus in celebration of the 200 th anniversary from his birth. With Martinos Tirimos. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Entrance: 15, 8. THU, 27 MAY MUSICAL PANORAMA With the String Orchestra of the Municipality of Limassol and the mixed Choir of the Municipality of Kato Polemidia. Musical Direction: Christos Markou and Maria Mandaliou Georgiou. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. 5

6 Fee Entrance. 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. 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 6

7 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 SAT, 15 SUN, 16 MAY LANES AND COURTYARDS OF LANIA During the weekend the women of Lania village will be pleased to welcome you to walk along the picturesque lanes and visit their open courtyards. Venue: Lania village , SAT, 15 - SUN, 16 MAY ROSE FESTIVAL The programme of the events includes amongst others an art exhibition, music and dance performance and active participation in rose-picking and distillation process. Organised by the Agros Community Board. Venue: Agros village EVENTS IN LARNAKA SUN, 22 NOV SUN, 16 MAY MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Larnaka Municipality. SUN, 2 MAY Traditional music and dances with the Paradosi Liopetriou dance group SUN, 9 MAY Traditional songs and dances with the Anerada music ensemble and Rymbos dance group. SUN, 16 MAY Greek artistic music with Trio Zephyros Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage, Foinikoudes. Time: 11: , SUN, 7 MAR SUN, 30 NOV SUNDAYS AT LEFKARA SUN, 2, 9, 16, 23 AND 30 MAY 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 WEBSITE: FRI, 16 APRIL MON, 10 MAY SCULPTURE EXHIBITION By the artist Kikis Patsalos. Venue: Kypriaki Gonia Art Gallery. Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00, 16:30-20:00 (Monday to Saturday), 11:00-14:00, 16:00-19:00 (Sunday) WEBSITE: 7

8 SUN, 2 MAY FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA) Anthestiria is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. Parade of Flower Decorated Floats and Groups. Festive Program & Fireworks Show. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Athens avenue, Palm Trees Promenade. Time: 18: SUN, 9 MAY TRADITIONAL DANCES FROM CYPRUS Shadows in the Night, a Bi-communal event with the participation of the Cultural Society Vasilitzia and the Dancing Ensemble Dance of Cyprus. Organised by the Vasilitzia Cultural Association. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre. Time: 20:00 Free Entrance WED, 12 AND THU, 13 MAY MUSIC CONCERT by the Choir of the Larnaca Progressive Movement and the Mixed Choir of the Orfeas Association of Serres - Greece. Organised by the Larnaca Progressive Movement Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre. Entrance: MON, 16 MON MUSIC CONCERT March and concert by the Band of Malta. Organised by the Larnaca Municipality. Venue: Athens avenue, Kimon Square. Time: 18: WED, 19 MAY MUSIC CONCERT From Clara Schumann to Tsitsanis. Concert by Elena Mouzala (piano) and Katerina Mina (soprano). Organised by the Christina A. Apostolou Foundation. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre. Entrance: 20, 10 (students, soldiers, pensioners) FRI, 22 - WED, 24 MAY KATAKLYSMOS (FLOOD FAIR) Celebrations include various games, folk dances, swimming competitions and boat races. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Athens avenue, Palm Trees Promenade FRI, 28 MAY THEATRE (for children) Matty and Sis by Theo Fransz with the Theatre Antidoto. Stage director Xenakis Kyriakides.. Organised by the Theatre Antidoto. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre. Time : 20 :00 Entrance : 10, 7 (children up to 18 years old)

9 SUN, 30 MAY CELEBRATION CHILDREN S DAY Children s Festival on the occasion of the International Children s Day. Futsal Games Venue: Stadium (at Stadiou Street) Time: 10:00 Theatrical play, shadow theatre, clown, magician and activities for children Venue: Larnaca Municipal Garden Time: 10:30 Music, dance shadow theatre, magician, clown and other surprises Venue: Seafront Stage. Time: 19:30 Organised by the Larnaka Municipality in collaboration with the Pancyprian Organisation of Families with 3 Children & the Committee for the Protection and Welfare of Children. For further information please contact 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. EVENTS IN PAFOS THU, 13 MAY includes works by A. Moustoukis, W.A. Mozart and P.I. Tchaikovsky. Soloist: Sarah Williamson. Conductor: Carlo Ponti Jr. Organised by Cyprus Symphony Venue: Markideion Theatre. SAT, 22 - MON, 24 MAY KATAKLYSMOS (FLOOD FAIR) Celebrations include a music concert, various games, folk dances, swimming 9

10 competitions and boat races. Organised by the Pafos Municipality. Venue: Pafos Medieval Castle THU, 27 MAY includes works by A. Khachaturian, S. Prokofiev and S. Sergi. Soloist: Andri Hadjiandreou (piano). Conductor: Carmen Moral. Organised by Cyprus Symphony Venue: Markideion Theatre. SUN, 30 MAY FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA) Anthestiria is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. Celebrations and parade will be held along Poseidonos Avenue. Organised by the Pafos Municipality. Venue: Poseidonos Avenue. Time: 18: 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. EVENTS IN AGIA NAPA SAT, 22 - MON, 24 MAY KATAKLYSMOS (FLOOD FAIR) Celebrations include various games, folk dances, swimming competitions and boat races. Venue: Agia Napa Harbour EVENTS IN PARALIMNI SAT, 22 - MON, 24 MAY KATAKLYSMOS (FLOOD FAIR) 10

11 Celebrations include various games, folk dances, swimming competitions and boat races. Venue: Fig Tree Bay 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. C:\Documents and Settings\skapoulli\My Documents\MON EVE 2010\MAY 2010.doc 11

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February 2010 EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) Cyprus. For further information please contact , Web-site: THU, 4 FEB - SUN, 14 FEB 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