November 2010
THU, 4 - SAT, 6 NOV
IRC FX PRO CYPRUS RALLY
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association.
For further information please contact 22313233.
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SUN, 7 NOV
LOVE CYPRUS GOLDEN STAGE RALLY
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association.
For further information please contact 22313233.
WEBSITE:
BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS
Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by the Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact 22455072, 99059541.
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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 ByzantineMuseum of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Italian Embassy.
Venue:ByzantineMuseum.
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.
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.
TUE, 19 OCT – SUN, 21 NOV
SYMPOSIUM
An art symposium of the artists Nikos Kouroushis and Lia Lapithi Shoukiouroglou. Organised by the NicosiaMunicipality.
Venue:Bank of Cyprus Cultural Centre.
Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Monday to Sunday) For further information please contact 22128157.
WEBSITE:
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.
TUE, 2NOV
MUSIC CONCERT
With the Leandros Sitaros Choir. Soloist: Koullis Theodorou, Katerina Mina (soprano). Conductor: Michalis Christodoulides. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
Venue:Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Time: 20:00
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22463144, 22305002, 22313010.
SAT, 6NOV
CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT
With the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. The programme includes works by L.V. Beethoven, A. Roussel and W.A Mozart. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
Venue: Pallas Theatre.
Time: 17:00
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22463144.
WEBSITE:
SAT, 13 NOV – FRI, 10 DEC
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
A photographic exhibition which includes photos and images of talented professional dancers, from the DanceCupurs Productions. Organised by the DanceCupurs Productions in collaboration with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus.
Venue:Electricity Authority of Cyprus Head Office, Strovolos.
Visiting hours: 09:00-21:00 (daily) For further information please contact 25432404, 99920264.
WEBSITE:
SAT, 20 AND SUN, 21 NOV
CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT
With the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, the Ara Gevorgian Orchestra and the Local Armenian Sipan Dance Ensemble. . The programme includes works by the Armenian composer Ara Gevorgian on the occasion of the 50th years of the anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus. Conductor: Karen Durgaryan.
Organised by the Cyprus SymphonyOrchestra.
Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre.
Time: 19:00 (on 20/11) and 18:00 (on 21/11)
Entrance: €10.
For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010.
WEBSITE:
TUE, 23 NOV
THE BOLSHOI DON COSSACKS
Petja Houdjakov, musician and maestro specialising in the accordion established the “Bolshoi Don Cossacks.
Part of the European Limassol Festival. Organised by the Friends of the European Limassol Festival.
Venue:Pallas Theatre.
For further information please contact 22410181
WED, 24NOV
CLASSICAL MUSIC COCERT
With Cristo Barrios (clarinet) and Elias String Quartet. The programme includes works by Britten, Schumann and C. Athinodorou. Organised by the Pharos Trust.
Venue:The Show Factory.
Time: 20:30.
For further information please contact 22663871.
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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 - StrovolosMunicipality (Industrial area, traffic lights).
Every Saturday - Lefkosia Old Municipal Square - (Lefkosia within the walls).
Organised by the NicosiaMunicipality.
EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL)
TUE, 2NOV
MUSIC CONCERT
Al Di Meola World Symphonia. With the musicians Musicians: Fausto Beccalossi (accordion), Kevin Seddiki (guitar), Peter Kaszas (percussion), Gumbi Ortiz (percussion), Victor Miranda(bass.
Organised by the Rialto Theatre.
Venue:Rialto Theatre.
Time:20:30
Entrance: € 30, €20
For further information please contact 77777745.
THU, 4 NOV
TRADITIONAL CYPRIOT DANCES, SONGS AND POETRY
With the “Dionysos” Cultural Association.
The event includes optical material, projections and videos.
Venue:Rialto Theatre.
Time:20:30
Entrance: € 20, €15
For further information please contact 77777745.
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SAT, 6NOV
MUSIC EXHIBITION
Girls Ghosts and Gods and other stories.With J. Kriste. Organised by the Rialto Theatre.
Venue:Rialto Theatre.
Time:20:30
Entrance: € 10, €7
For further information please contact 77777745.
THU, 11 NOV
ON STAGE PERFORMANCE
“My name is Rachel Corrie”. A documentary play that depicts the stalemate in Palestine.
Venue:Rialto Theatre.
Time:20:30
Entrance: € 12, €8
For further information please contact 77777745.
FRI,12 NOV
4TH EUROPEAN CHOIR FESTIVAL
Organised by the Aris Choir in collaboration with the LimassolMunicipality.
Venue:Rialto Theatre.
Time:20:30
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 77777745.
SAT, 13NOV
The story of the Arp, with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
Soloist: Angela Madjarova (harp)
Conductor: Giannis Hadjiloizou
Presenters: Angela Madjarova, Konstantina Elia, Giannis Hadjiloizou.
.Organised by the Rialto Theatre.
Venue:Rialto Theatre.
Time:17:00
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 77777745.
TUE, 16 AND WED, 17NOV
THEATRE “OTHELLO” (in Greek)
With the Cyprus Theatre Organisation. Translation/Direction / Dramatic adaptation: Nicos Charalambous
Sets/Costumes: Stavros Antonopoulos
Music: Michalis Christodoulides
Movement: Elena Antoniou
Light Design: Giorgos Koukoumas
Organised by Cyprus Theatre Organisation.
Venue:Rialto Theatre.
Time:20:30
Entrance: €12, €6
For further information please contact 77777745.
THU, 18, FRI, 19 AND SAT, 20 NOV
1ST LIMASSOL JAZZ FESTIVAL
THU, 18, NOV
With Roberto Fonseca (pianist).
FRI, 19 NOV
With Herman Romero (guitar)
SAT, 20 NOV
With Avishai Cohen (bass).
Organised by the Rialto Theatre.
Venue:Rialto Theatre.
Time: 20:30
Entrance: € 25, €20
For further information please contact 77777745.
MON, 22 NOV
THE BOLSHOI DON COSSACKS
Petja Houdjakov, musician and maestro specialising in the accordion established the “Bolshoi Don Cossacks.
Part of the European Limassol Festival. Organised by the Friends of the European Limassol Festival.
Venue: Rialto Theatre.
Time: 20:30
Entrance: €20, €15
For further information please contact 77777745.
SUN, 21 NOV
AMATHOUNTA HALF MARATHON AND 10KM ROAD RACE
Organised by the NIkis Sports Management.
Venue: Amathus Ancient Site, Agios Tychonas.
For further information please contact 22370396, 99436826.
WEBSITE:
WED, 24NOV
GREEK MUSIC CONCERT
with the Greek singer Yiannis Kotsiras. Organised by the Rialto Theatre.
Venue: Rialto Theatre.
Time: 20:30
Entrance: €25, €20
For further information please contact 77777745.
MON, 29 AND TUE, 30NOV
2ND SERENADORS MEETING
Serenades to be performed by groups from Limassol, Zante and Cephalonia (Greece). Organised by the LimassolMunicipality.
Venue: Rialto Theatre.
Time: 20:30
Entrance: €5.
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
- 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 GermasogeiaMunicipality 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 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, 14NOV
REVIVAL OF “PITHIGIA” ANCIENT CUSTOM
The programme includes revival of the ancient custom “Pithigia”, music performance and free offer of wine and local products. Organised by the Troodos Regional Board of Tourism.
Venue: Koilani village Square..
Time: 13:00
For further information please contact 25323211, 99352547.
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EVENTS IN LARNAKA
SUN, 7 MAR – SUN, 30 NOV
SUNDAYS AT LEFKARA
SUN, 3, 10, 17, 24AND 31OCT
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 LefkaraMunicipality.
Venue: Lefkara village
Time: morning onwards.
For further information please contact 24342422.
WEBSITE:
WED, 3NOV
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
A music performance on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the group “Zenon Seneradors Group”. Organised by the LarnakaMunicipality.
Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre.
Time:20:30
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 24657745
TUE, 9NOV
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
A tribute to the Greek composer Nicos Gatsos with the Larnaka Progressive Movement Choir. Musical Direction: Marios Lysandrou. Organised by the LarnakaMunicipality.
Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre
Time: 20:30
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 24657745.
FRI, 12NOV
MUSIC, DANCE, THEATRE
A performance combining dance, music and theatre entitled “Zero”. Choeography : Katerina Poupazi. Musical Direction: Andreas Gerolemou.Organised by the LarnakaMunicipality.
Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre.
Time: 20:30
Entrance Free
For further information please contact 24657745.
MON, 15NOV
CYPRIOT TRADITIONAL DANCES
“Glimpes of Cyprus through music and dance” with the “Vasilitzia” Cultural Society. Organised by the LarnakaMunicipality.
Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre.
Time: 20:30
EntranceFree.
For further information please contact 24657745.
TUE, 16 NOV
CHOIR PERFORMANCE
“A Journey through the Roads of the Greek Song” with the Larnaka Choir “Arion”. Conductor: Elenitsa Pourgouridou. Organised by the LarnakaMunicipality.
Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre.
Time: 20:30
Entrance:€8.
For further information please contact 24657745.
FRI, 19NOV
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Greek “Entechno” and rock songs with the “Somnia” ensemble. Organised by the “Somnia” ensemble.
Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre.
Time: 20:30
For further information please contact 24657745.
SUN, 21NOV
MUSIC AND DANCE PERFORMANCE
Russian folk music and dances with the “Bolshoi Don Cossacks”.Part of the European Limassol Festival. Organised by the LarnakaMunicipality in co-operation withthe Friends of the European Limassol Festival.
Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre
Time: 20:30
Entrance:€20, €10 (for childrenup to 12 years old)
For further information please contact 24657745.
WED, 24 NOV
TRADITIONAL SONGS AND BYZANTINE MUSIC
Witht e “Vasilitzia” Cultural Society and the Byzantine Choir of the Holy Bishopric of Tremythounta.Organised by the LarnakaMunicipality.
Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre
Time: 19:30
EntranceFree
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 AgiosLazarosChurch. 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 (MedievalMuseum). Time: 10:00. Free guiding and participation. Tel: 24 65 43 22.
Offered by the LarnakaMunicipality 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.
LARNAKALOVEBUSCITY 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 andsupported by the Larnaka Regional Tourism Body. For further information please contact 97761761.
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EVENTS IN PAFOS
SUN, 21 NOV
CYPRUS APHRODITE HALF MARATHON
Organised by the CyprusRunners Club
For further information please contact WEBSITE: runclub.com.cy
SAT, 27 - TUE, 30 NOV
CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL 4 – DAY CHALLENGE
Organised by the Arena DMC (Leda Travel)
For further information please contact 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 Pafosand 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.