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April 2013 1 FRI, 29 MAR - MON, 1 APR TOUR OF CYPRUS 2013 CYCLING CHALLENGE The 2013 Tour of Cyprus (ToC) is open to international participants. Cyclists will complete a tour of approximately 300 km. Amateur riders will do the same routes with lower speeds and no time taking sections and in certain cases they will be doing shorter rides. All riders have the option to complete as many ToC stages as they wish. The entire ride will be fully-supported. Organised by the “Podilatokinisi” Cyprus Cycling Association. For further information please contact 22315656. WEBSITE: www.tourofcyprus.com FRI, 19 APR - SAT, 28 APR CYPRUS FILM DAYS 2012 The 11 th edition of the Festival celebrates cinema, presenting outstanding cinematic gems. Some of the most awarded films of the year alongside new voices and established filmmakers from the international independent cinemas will be screened. The programme will showcase international and local productions, special tributes, parallel screenings, workshops and music events. Co-organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre. Venues: - Rialto Theatre (Lemesos) - Zena Palace Cinema (Lefkosia) Entrance: €6 (day card), €25 (card for all screenings throughout the festival). Free entrance for students with student cards. For further information and the full programme of the screenings please contact 77777745, 77772552. WEBSITE: www.cyprusfilmdays.com BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact 22455072, 99059541. WEBSITE: www.birdlifecyprus.org EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WED, 13 MAR - WED, 3 APR ART EXHIBITION “Metamorphosis” An exhibition highlighting the scenographic work of artist Nikos Kouroussis over the course of 30 years of theatrical events in Cyprus, focusing on a large number of drawings and drafts for sets and costumes he created for theatrical productions. Venue: Alpha Gallery Visiting hours: 16:30-19:00 (Mon-Fri) 10:30-13:30 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22751325. THU, 21 MAR - FRI, 5 APR EXHIBITION “Asteris Gkekas - The Last Bride” A personal anthology of 69 women poets of Cyprus whose verses inspired Asteris Gkekas towards a heretic iconology of female Cypriot poetry. An expression of thanks to the Cypriot woman poet for the sentimental breathe and memory of the present and future in an attempt of honour. Venue: Artos Cultural and Research Foundation

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FRI, 29 MAR - MON, 1 APR TOUR OF CYPRUS 2013 CYCLING CHALLENGE The 2013 Tour of Cyprus (ToC) is open to international participants. Cyclists will complete a tour of approximately 300 km. Amateur riders will do the same routes with lower speeds and no time taking sections and in certain cases they will be doing shorter rides. All riders have the option to complete as many ToC stages as they wish. The entire ride will be fully-supported. Organised by the “Podilatokinisi” Cyprus Cycling Association. For further information please contact 22315656. WEBSITE: www.tourofcyprus.com FRI, 19 APR - SAT, 28 APR CYPRUS FILM DAYS 2012 The 11th edition of the Festival celebrates cinema, presenting outstanding cinematic gems. Some of the most awarded films of the year alongside new voices and established filmmakers from the international independent cinemas will be screened. The programme will showcase international and local productions, special tributes, parallel screenings, workshops and music events. Co-organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre. Venues: - Rialto Theatre (Lemesos) - Zena Palace Cinema (Lefkosia) Entrance: €6 (day card), €25 (card for all screenings throughout the festival). Free entrance for students with student cards. For further information and the full programme of the screenings please contact 77777745, 77772552. WEBSITE: www.cyprusfilmdays.com

BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact 22455072, 99059541. WEBSITE: www.birdlifecyprus.org

EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)

WED, 13 MAR - WED, 3 APR ART EXHIBITION “Metamorphosis” An exhibition highlighting the scenographic work of artist Nikos Kouroussis over the course of 30 years of theatrical events in Cyprus, focusing on a large number of drawings and drafts for sets and costumes he created for theatrical productions. Venue: Alpha Gallery Visiting hours: 16:30-19:00 (Mon-Fri) 10:30-13:30 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22751325. THU, 21 MAR - FRI, 5 APR EXHIBITION “Asteris Gkekas - The Last Bride” A personal anthology of 69 women poets of Cyprus whose verses inspired Asteris Gkekas towards a heretic iconology of female Cypriot poetry. An expression of thanks to the Cypriot woman poet for the sentimental breathe and memory of the present and future in an attempt of honour. Venue: Artos Cultural and Research Foundation

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Visiting hours: 9:00-17:00 (Tue-Fri). Closed Sat-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22445455. WEBSITE: www.artosfoundation.org WED, 3 APR MUSIC PERFORMANCE “A journey through two continents” A music performance by Chrysostomos Neophytou (violin) and Manolis Neophytou (piano) presenting among others soundtracks of Greek and foreign films, Argentinean Tango and fragments from the opera “Carmen”. Venue: Kastelliotissa Hall Time: 20:30-21:50 Entrance: €12, €7 For further information and tickets please contact 99580982, 22800970. FRI, 5 APR MIME PERFORMANCE “One Mime retelles” A mime performance by the internationally acclaimed mime Guérassim Dichliev also known as “Guero”. Organised by the Institut Français de Chypre. Venue: Skali Aglantzias Time: 20:30-21:45 Entrance: €10, €5 (under 15 years old) For further information please contact 22459333. FRI, 5, SAT, 6, SUN, 7, FRI, 12, SAT, 13 & SUN, 14 APR CHARITY THEATRE PERFORMANCES “The Good Body” A play by Eve Ensler, the author of “The Vagina Monologues”. The play consists of monologues-interviews that the writer took of women talking about their bodies. The cast is made of 10 women (3 Cypriot,

2 American, 2 British, 2 Romanian and 1 Canadian-Cypriot). The monologues will be performed mostly in English, with two exceptions in Greek. All net profits will go to local charities supporting children in need and abused children and the Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Cyprus. Organised by Xmas Productions. Venue: Melina Merkouri Hall Time: 21:00 For further information and reservations: [email protected]. WED, 10 APR - SAT, 27 APR ART EXHIBITION An exhibition by artist Vartan Tashdjian, celebrating the artist’s 40-year career. Venue: THOC New Theatre Building Visiting hours: 10:00-20:00 (Wed-Sun). Closed on Mon-Tue. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22864300. WEBSITE: www.vartantashdjian.com THU, 11 APR - SUN, 5 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Foundations and Remains” An exhibition by British artist/taxidermist Polly Morgan. Venue: The Office Gallery Free Entrance For further information and visiting hours please contact 99848495. WEBSITE: www.theofficegallery.com FRI, 12 APR ARMENIAN AND ITALIAN MUSIC The programme includes arias, duets and overtures from works by prominent Armenian and Italian composers such as Babajanyan, Chukhajyan, Tigranian, Donizetti and Verdi. Soloists: Sona Gargaloyan (soprano) and Alex Moskofian

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(baritone). Conductor: Vardan Hakobyan. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Kalaydjian Foundation. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22313010). For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SAT, 13 APR - SUN, 14 APR 2ND MOTORBIKE SHOW & EXHIBITION The exhibition includes new motorbike models, special equipment, a large range of motorcycle accessories, apparel and footwear for drivers, products for aesthetic and functional upgrades, protective systems, spare parts, lubricants and many other products. The programme also includes live music, live shows and various competitions. Venue: Pavilion Hall Visiting hours: 10:00-21:00 (Sat), 11:00-21:00 (Sun) For further information please contact 22505555, 22322222. FRI, 19 APR - THU, 10 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Joy and Holy Light” A solo exhibition by Cypriot artist Stas Paraskos. Venue: Loukia & Michael Zampelas Art Museum Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 (Mon-Thu), 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 (Fri), 10:00-19:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance

For further information please contact 22456098. WEBSITE: www.zampelasart.com SAT, 20 APR CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT With musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Gareth Griffiths (trumpet), Laura Rodgers-Griffiths and David Perpiñan Sanchis (oboes) and Elena Mitella-Violari (piano). The programme includes works by B. Britten, T. Albinoni, A. Ioannides, A. Copland and A. Vivaldi. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22410181, 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy TUE, 23 APR CONCERT “Bach Cantatas” With the Camerata Crucianorum under the direction of Johannes Lang on the organ, featuring soprano Helene Lang and baritone Torsten Meyer. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation and the Goethe-Institut Zypern. Venue: Kastelliotissa Hall Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10. Tickets available at the box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. WED, 24 APR CONCERT “Mendelssohn: Double Concerto” With pianist Johannes Lang, violinist Julian Fahrner, and the Camerata

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Crucianorum. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation and the Goethe-Institut Zypern. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15, €10. Tickets available at the box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. FRI, 26 APR CONCERT “The Deep River of Music: When Europe discovered afro-american music” With soloist Marita Paparizou (mezzo-soprano). Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22313010). For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy TUE, 30 APR DJ SESSION With famous English electronic dance music producer and Dj Gareth Emery. Warm up sets by Deep Impact and Solo. Closing set by Haris C. Venue: Pavilion Hall Time: 22:00 Entrance: €20, €17. Tickets available online at www.activecyprus.com For further information please contact 99310031.

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 Pallouriotissa and Kaimakli: The Past Restored Guided bus and walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia Time: 10:00 Free participation Booking in advance is necessary Every Thursday Discover the old Nicosia and its walls Walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia Time: 10:00 Free participation Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association.

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Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings (for Monday tour) please contact 22674264. 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 and Saturday - “OCHI” Square - (Lefkosia within the walls) Every Friday - Strovolos Municipality (Industrial area, traffic lights). Organised by the Nicosia Municipality. FLEA MARKET OF NICOSIA The first indoor flea market in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where one can find new and used books, toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, clothes, household items, collectibles and antiques as well as a coffee shop. Every Saturday and Sunday Venue: 2, Yianni Koromia Street, Kaimakli Time: 9:00-20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22432478.

EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL)

SUN, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS

Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Council. SUN, 7 APR “Black and White Lips”, a music medley of rock ballads, musical songs and more with Lia Vissi SUN, 14 APR Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the “Alexandra” dance group SUN, 21 APR “Jazz and Blues” with the “Jazzy Face” band SUN, 28 APR Greek and Cypriot songs with the “Ariones” choir Venue: “Onesilos” Seaside Theatre. Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 25323211, 25362756. THU, 28 MAR - SAT, 6 APR ART EXHIBITION “Uninterrupted Stare” A portrait exhibition of drawings in charcoal and pastel by artist Nina Sumarac. Venue: Rouan Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:30-19:00 (daily) Free Entrance For further information please contact 25350845. MON, 1 APR GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With musician, composer and actor Yiannis Zouganelis. Venue: Ravens Time: 21:30 Entrance: €20 For further information and tickets please contact 99588055.

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WED, 4 APR GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Cretan singer-songwriter Yiannis Haroulis accompanied by the “Magganies”. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €16, €12. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. SUN, 7 APR OPERETTA EVENING A balanced mix of famous Hungarian operetta arias and dances as well as a wide range of Hungarian national songs and dances like czardas with singers of the Operetta Theatre in Budapest Edit Vörös and Tibor Buch, accompanied by dancers Renáta Darótt, Katinka Liscsinszky, Szilárd Kovács and Mátyás Ruzsom. Organised by the Embassy of Hungary in Cyprus. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22459132. THU, 11 APR ARMENIAN AND ITALIAN MUSIC The programme includes arias, duets and overtures from works by prominent Armenian and Italian composers such as Babajanyan, Chukhajyan, Tigranian, Donizetti and Verdi. Soloists: Sona Gargaloyan (soprano) and Alex Moskofian (baritone). Conductor: Vardan Hakobyan. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Kalaydjian Foundation. Venue: Rialto Theatre

Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7. (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel.77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 22463144, 77777745. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 12 APR CHARITY SPRING CONCERT Two guitar recitals and an intermezzo by a violinist. Organised by Caritas Limassol St. Catherine’s. Venue: St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Time: 19:30-20:45 Free Entrance (donations will be much appreciated) For further information please contact 25362946, 99835650. FRI, 12 APR - SAT, 13 APR CHARITY MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Yiannis Kotsiras. Accompanied by Savveria Margiola and five musicians. The proceeds will go towards the operation of the services and programs offered by the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends. Organised by the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €22, €18. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745.

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SUN, 14 APR DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE Organised by the Cyprus Dragon Boat Association. Venue: Germasogeia Dam Time: 9:00-14:00 Participation fee: €10 (per person) For further information please contact 99424130. WED, 24 APR - TUE, 30 APR VISUAL ART EXHIBITION “Aftochires Pliades” (suiciding daughters of Atlas) Sotiris Yiannakou presents seven of his own poems illustrated by seven different artists through visual art. Participating artists: Nicoletta Alexandraki, Lia Voyiatzi, Renos Efesopoulos, Elina Ioannou, Popi Michaelidou, Polys Peslikas and Alexis Vayianos. Venue: Gallery Morfi Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 (Mon-Sat), 17:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 99471386, 25378733. SAT, 27 APR GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With rock musician, singer and songwriter Fivos Delivorias. Venue: Ravens Time: 22:00 For further information and bookings please contact 99614100, 99588055. TUE, 30 APR PIANO RECITAL With pianist Stefanos Drousiotis. The programme includes works by S. Rachmaninoff, F. Chopin, L.V. Beethoven, F. Schubert, F. Liszt, M. Ravel and A. Pärt.

Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €10. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) WALK 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 atmosphere, the main element of this tour. Every Monday (in English) Starting point: CTO Information Office, 142 Agiou Andreou Str. Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Lemesos (Limassol) 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. For further information on the walks please contact 25362756.

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GERMASOGEIA WALKS Every Wednesday (in English) - October to April. Each walk will be organised on every alternate week. Each walk will be organised on every alternate week.

1. 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.

2. 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. Starting Point: CTO Information Office, 22 Georgiou A´, Potamos tis Germasogeias, Eastern Entrance of Dasoudi Beach, Tourist area, Germasogeia. Time: 10.00-13.00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary, giving name and hotel. Offered by the Germasogeia 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. For further information and bookings please contact 25323211. OPEN AIR CREATIVE MARKET Every 2nd Saturday of the month An art crafts market by independent artistis and creative people. Venue: Old Fruit and Vegetable Market (Pantopoulio) Time: 9:00-18:00 Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies). For further information please contact 99073100.

EVENTS IN LARNAKA SUN, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS

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Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Larnaka Municipality. SUN, 7 APR Popular songs from all around Europe with the “Isadoras” music group SUN, 14 APR Traditional Cypriot songs and dances with the “Vima” Folklore Association SUN, 21 APR Traditional Cypriot songs, dances and “tsiattista” with E.A.C. dance group of Larnaka-Ammochostos Region SUN, 28 APR Re-enactment of traditional Cypriot wedding with the “Vasilitzia” Cultural Association Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage, Foinikoudes. Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 24654322. SAT, 23 MAR - FRI, 12 APR ART EXHIBITION “Coloureceivers” The first solo painting exhibition by artist Savvinos Paraskeva. Venue: Gallery Kypriaki Gonia Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:30-20:00 (Mon-Sat), 11:00-14:00 and 15:00-18:00 (Sun). Free Entrance For further information please contact 24621109. TUE, 2 APR GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With musician, composer and actor Yiannis Zouganelis. Venue: Savino Live Time: 21:00-0:30 Entrance: €20, €15 (presale)

For further information and tickets please contact 99426011, 24620861. SAT, 6 APR ROCK PERFORMANCE With rock band “The Zilla Project”. Venue: Savino Live Time: 22:30 Entrance: €10 For further information and bookings please contact 99860304, 99426011. SAT, 20 APR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Leonidas Balafas. The programme includes blues, reggae, jazz, rock and funk sounds. Venue: Savino Live Time: 22:30 Entrance: €20, €15 (presale) For further information and bookings please contact 99860304, 99426011. 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 Booking in advance is necessary 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

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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 Booking in advance is necessary 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. For further information and bookings please contact 24654322. LARNAKA CITY CRUISERS (BIKING TOURS) Tourists and locals alike can view the sights of Larnaka from a different angle by renting a ‘City Cruiser’ biking tour. 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 first-aid. They are also suitable for people with 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. Cost: €12 (45 - 50 minutes) per bike (for two persons) with rider. For further information contact 70005960 or [email protected]. Website: www.larnakaregion.com

EVENTS IN PAFOS SUN, 10 FEB - SUN, 29 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Pafos Municipality. SUN, 7 APR “All that Jazz” with the “Blue Voice” jazz ensemble SUN, 14 APR Traditional Cypriot songs and dances with the “Kastro” Folklore Association SUN, 21 APR “Rocking in Pop”, with the “Casus Belli Band” SUN, 28 APR “Music Vibes”, a medley of ballads and love songs with the “Music Flights Group” Venue: Pafos Municipal Baths Beach, Poseidonos Avenue, Kato Pafos

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Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 26932841, 26930521. SAT, 23 MAR - SAT, 6 APR EXHIBITION “Aphrodite.Lovestoned” A photography exhibition and book presentation by German photo artist and journalist Anna Würth. Related event: Poem reading in German and English by the artist on 30/3 at 20:00 onwards. Venue: Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Free Entrance For further information please contact 99311225. WEBSITE: www.c-kamikawa.com WED, 24 APR CONCERT “The Deep River of Music: When Europe discovered afro-american music” With soloist Marita Paparizou (mezzo-soprano). Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Markideion Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 26932571). For further information please contact 22463144, 26932571. 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 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, 8 Agoras Str. Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Pafos Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism

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Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings please contact 26932841.

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 22410181 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 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 Pharos Arts Foundation 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.