February 2012

THU, 16 FEB - SUN, 26 FEBCARNIVALCarnival 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. Further information on each town is provided below.

TUE, 21 FEBINTERNATIONAL TOURIST GUIDES DAYFor further information please contact the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association 22765755.

MON, 27 FEBGREEN MONDAYThe first day of Lent, 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 Greco Larnaka: Tekke GrovePafos: Kato Pafos (Faros Beach) Pervolia village (Larnaka District): Rigena Medieval Tower (tel.:24423330) Polis: Polis Municipal Beach

BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUSBirdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by the Birdlife

Cyprus. For further information please contact 22455072, 99059541.WEBSITE: www.birdlifecyprus.org

EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)

MON, 10 OCT - SUN, 26 FEB EXHIBITION“How much does it cost…our Daily Bread from Ancient to Modern Times”.Organised by the Numismatic Museum in Athens and presented by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation on the occasion of XXIII Meeting of the International Committee of the Money and Banking Museums (ICOMON).Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Monday to Sunday) except bank holidaysFree EntranceFor further information please contact 80000800.WEBSITE: www.boccf.org

WED, 14 DEC - SUN, 12 FEBEXHIBITION“The Antikythera Mechanism”.The exhibition features the latest working model of the Mechanism, created by the “Research Group for the Study of the Antikythera Mechanism” of the Aristotle University, rich photographic and informative material as well as physical and digital models of the Mechanism.Organised by the Cyprus Institute in collaboration with the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Venue: The Leventis Municipal Museum

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Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (except Monday and public holidays)Free Entrance For further information please contact 22661475.

FRI, 13 JAN - FRI, 10 FEBART EXHIBITION“The Anthracite Line”.A solo exhibition of ink drawings by artist Marina Yerali.Organised by the Centre of Contemporary Art Diatopos.Venue: Centre of Contemporary Art DiatoposVisiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Mon), 11:00-13:00 & 17:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri), 11:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Thursday morning and on Sunday.Free Entrance For further information please contact 22766117.

FRI, 20 JAN - FRI, 17 FEBART EXHIBITION“The 13 Disciples…A Visual Assault on Logic”.The first solo exhibition by artist Sotiris Kallis.Organised by Omikron Gallery.Venue: Omikron GalleryVisiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday.Free EntranceFor further information please contact 22678240.

WED, 25 JAN - FRI, 10 FEBART EXHIBITION“Keeping up Traditions”.A solo exhibition by artist Anna Zaphiri.Organised by Zaphiri Art Gallery.

Venue: Zaphiri Art GalleryVisiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-19:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday.Free EntranceFor further information please contact 22720577, 99470782.

THU, 26 JAN - FRI, 17 FEBART EXHIBITION“Fugas R. Cythere. 2004-2011”.A painting exhibition by Greek artist Manolis Charos.Organised Gloria Gallery.Venue: Gloria Gallery Visiting hours: 10:30-12:45 & 17:30-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:30-12:45 (Sat). Closed on Sunday.Free Entrance For further information please contact 22762605.

TUE, 31 JAN - SAT, 4 FEB PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION“Travel Experiences”.A photographic exhibition by the Ambassador of Greece in Cyprus Mr. Vassilis Papaioannou. Organised by the Cyprus Photographic Society. Supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality.Venue: Melina Merkouri HallVisiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 Free EntranceFor further information please contact 22437343.

FRI, 3 FEBMUSIC PERFORMANCEWith electronic musician Franco Bianco. Supported by Djs Soc and Mesitis.Venue: VClub

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Time: 23:30-04:30Entrance: €15 (including one drink) For further information and bookings please contact 99399769.

FRI, 3 FEB - FRI, 24 FEBGERMAN FILM DAYS 2012Organised by the Goethe-Institut Zypern and the Friends of Cinema Society.Programme1) “Drei” - 3/2 & 7/22) “Almanya - Wilkommen in Deutschland” - 5/2 & 12/2 3) “Renn, wenn du kannst” - 10/2 & 14/24) “Kebab Connection” - 16/25) “Whisky mit Vodka” - 17.2 & 20/26) “Absuridstan” - 19/27) “Goethe” - 21/2, 23/2 & 24/2 Venue: Cine Studio (University of Nicosia)Time: 21:00, 20:00 (only on Sundays)Entrance: €8, €6 (for members of the Friends of Cinema Society) For further information please contact 22674606.

SAT, 4 FEBTHRASH METAL CONCERT“Suicidal Angels”. A concert of the Greek thrash metal group Suicidal Angels supported by bands 7th Sanctum and Disaster Syndicate. Organised by STAGE8 Productions. Venue: Franky’s LiveTime: 20:30Entrance: €25 (at the door), €18 (presale) For further information and tickets please contact 96580654, 99176427.WEBSITE: http://stage8productions.com

SUN, 5 FEBGREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE“New Wave”.

Tender songs of the late 60’s-70’s that flourished in music halls (boites). With the “Diastasis” choir and soloists Kostas and Katerina Hadjichristodoulou. Musical direction: Vasos Argyrides and Zacharias Mouzaki. Venue: Strovolos Municipal TheatreTime: 20:30Entrance: €20 For ticket reservations please contact 70009303. Tickets also available online at www.cyprus-tickets.com. For further information please contact 70009303, 22313010.

THU, 9 FEBGREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCEWith artists Yiannis Aggelakas and Nikos Veliotis. Supported on stage by Coti K, Vassilis Bacharides, Christos Charbilas and Titos Kargiotakis. Venue: Diachroniki Music Stage Time: 21:00-02:00Entrance: €20For further information please contact 99783455.

SUN, 12 FEBTHEATRE PERFORMANCE“The Jhiva of Nietzsche”.The performance combining live action and multimedia follows the life of the famous philosopher Frederich Nietzsche through his “Jhiva”. Organised by Theatro Transcendental. Venue: Artos Cultural and Research Foundation Time: 19:00Entrance: €15For further information please contact 24623123, 22445455.WEBSITE: www.theatrotranscendental.com

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TUE, 15 FEBCLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTWith the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. The programme includes works by P.I. Tchaikovsky, G. Puccini and G. Fauré. Soloists: Alexia Voulgaridou (soprano) and Yiannis Christopoulos (tenor). Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.Venue: Strovolos Municipal TheatreTime: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old & pensioners). Free entrance for children & students <18. For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010.WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy

SAT, 18 FEB CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTWith soloists Virginie Bove (flute) and Agata Jozwik (piano). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.Venue: Pallas TheatreTime: 17:00Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144.

MON, 20 FEBCLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE “The Merry Widow”. An operetta by the Opera Della Luna, adapted by Jeff Clarke. Venue: Strovolos Municipal TheatreTime: 20:30For further information and ticket reservation please contact 22313010.

MON, 20 FEBMUSIC PERFORMANCEWith Greek singer Eleonora Zouganelli and Pavlos Kaltoumourides (piano,

keyboard), Euripides Zemenides (guitar, vocals), Dimitris Moutafis (bass) and Grigoris Syntrides (drums). Venue: RED Music StageTime: 21:00For further information and bookings please contact 22767711.

MON, 27 FEB - MON, 5 MARTHE CYPRUS GRAND PRIX 2012 TRAP - SKEET - DOUBLE TRAPOrganised by the Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation. Venue: Nicosia Olympic Shooting Range, Latsia For further information please contact 22449822.WEBSITE: www.cssf-shooting.org

LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WALKSGet to know the capital by walkingWithin 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 MondayPallouriotissa and Kaimakli: The Past Restored Guided bus and walking tour.Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia

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Time: 10:00Free participationBooking in advance is necessary

Every ThursdayDiscover the old Nicosia and its wallsWalking tour.Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki GeitoniaTime: 10:00Free participationBooking in advance is necessary

Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) 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 22 674264.

HORSE RACES Organised by the Nicosia Horse Race Club. For further information contact the Nicosia Race Club tel. 22782727.

OPEN AIR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETSEvery Wednesday and Saturday - “OCHI” Square - (Lefkosia within the walls)Every Friday - Strovolos Municipality (Industrial area, traffic lights).Organised by the Nicosia Municipality.

EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL)

SAT, 10 DEC - SUN, 12 FEBART EXHIBITION“The Complete Sculptures of Edgar Degas”An acclaimed exhibition which has travelled around the world presenting all seventy-four bronze sculptures by Edgar Degas featuring “The Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen”. Organised by the Evagoras and Kathleen Lanitis Foundation in collaboration with the Herakleidon Museum of Athens.Venue: Evagoras Lanitis CentreVisiting hours: 10:00-13:00, 16:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri), 16:00-20:00 (Sat-Sun)Free EntranceFor further information please contact 25342123.WEBSITE: www.lanitisfoundation.org

SUN, 8 JAN - SUN, 16 DECMUSICAL SUNDAYSOrganised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Council.SUN, 5 FEBA tribute to the great Greek composers Tsitsanis and Zambetas with the “Anerada” music ensembleSUN, 12 FEBChoir songs with the “Evagoras Ammochostou” choirSUN, 26 FEB“Dancing Medley” with the “Leonidas Pitsillides” music ensemble Venue: “Onesilos” Seaside TheatreTime: 11:00For further information please contact 22691247, 25323211, 25362756.

FRI, 13 JAN - WED, 8 FEBART EXHIBITION“Slipping Signs”.

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An exhibition by multi-media artists Dimitra Bista, Socrates Fatouros, Anastasia Mina, Maria Aristotelous and Constantinos Dregos.Organised by 50-1 Gallery.Venue: 50-1 Gallery Visiting hours: 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 11:00-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday.Free Entrance For further information please contact 25340727.

SAT, 21 JAN - SAT, 11 FEBDANCE PERFORMANCE“House of Heaven I”.A solo dance performance by choreographer and dancer Milena Ugren Koulas. Performances: 21/1, 28/1, 4/2 and 11/2 Venue: Dance House LemesosTime: 20:30 & 21:30 (two performances each night)For further information and ticket reservation (9:00-13:00, Mon-Fri) please contact 77777798, 99386168. FRI, 3 FEBMUSIC PERFORMANCE“Today’s Yesterday”.The programme includes popular songs accompanied by unmatched musical instruments. With artists Lefkios Demosthenous (vocals), Michalis Kouloumis (violin & orchestration), Pantelis Ionas (oud, guitar, banjo), Georgia Kombou (bouzouki), Euripides Dikaios (percussion), Stavroulla Constanti (ney) and Nicolas Tryfonos (contrabass). Organised by Rialto Theatre.Venue: Rialto TheatreTime: 20:30Entrance: €13, €10

Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy.For further information please contact 77777745.

MON, 6 FEBGREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE“New Wave”.Tender songs of the late 60’s-70’s that flourished in music halls (boites). With the “Diastasis” choir and soloists Kostas and Katerina Hadjichristodoulou. Musical direction: Vasos Argyrides and Zacharias Mouzaki. Within the framework of the European Lemesos (Limassol) Festival. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto TheatreTime: 20:30Entrance: €20, €15Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy.For further information please contact 77777745.

WED, 8 FEBGREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCEWith artists Yiannis Aggelakas (vocals), Nikos Veliotis (cello), Christos Charbilas (electronic elements), Coti K (cello and electronic elements) and Vassilis Bacharides (percussion). Organised by the Rialto Theatre.Venue: Rialto TheatreTime: 20:30Entrance: €16, €12Tickets 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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GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCEWith Lemesos’ (Limassol’s) Male Four-Part Choir. The programme includes works of Greek composers dedicated to carnival, as well as rembetika (songs) by popular Greek composers (Tsitsanis, Papaioannou, Kaldaras and others) in polyphonic treatment. Organised by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality and the Rialto Theatre.Venue: Rialto TheatreTime: 20:30Entrance: €10, €6Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy.For further information please contact 77777745.

THU, 16 FEB - SUN, 26 FEBCARNIVALVarious Carnival related festivities including the entrance of the King Carnival on 16/2, the Grand parade on 26/2 and more. Organised by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality.Venue: Along Makarios III Avenue.For further information please contact 25745919, 25342153, 25343120.

FRI, 17 FEBCARNIVAL MUSIC PERFORMANCEWith Lemesos’ (Limassol’s) Childrens’ Choirs. A musical encounter with songs and serenades within the framework of the events organised during Carnival season.Organised by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality and the Rialto Theatre.Venue: Rialto TheatreTime: 20:30Entrance: €5

Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy.For further information please contact 77777745.

SUN, 19 FEBMUSIC PERFORMANCEWith Greek singer Eleonora Zouganeli and Pavlos Kaltouroumides (piano, keyboard), Euripides Zemenides (guitar & vocals), Dimitris Moutafis (bass) andGrigoris Syntrides (drums). Organised by the Rialto Theatre.Venue: Rialto TheatreTime: 20:30Entrance: €16, €12Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy.For further information please contact 77777745.

TUE, 21 FEBCLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE “The Merry Widow”. An operetta by the Opera Della Luna, adapted by Jeff Clarke. Within the framework of the European Lemesos (Limassol) Festival. Organised by the Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto TheatreTime: 20:30Entrance: €25, €20Tickets 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.

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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 participationBooking 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.

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

Every Monday (in Finnish) - November to April.

Each walk will be organised on every alternate week.

1. Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by WaterThis 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 GermasogeiaThis 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

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Dasoudi Beach, Tourist area, Germasogeia. Time: 10.00-13.00 Free guiding and participationBooking 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 MARKETEvery 2nd Saturday of the month An art crafts market by independent artistis and creative people.Venue: Old Fruit and Vegetable Market (Pantopoulio)Time: 9:00-18:00Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies).For further information please contact 99073100.

EVENTS IN TROODOS

SUN, 11 DEC - WED, 29 FEBEXHIBITION“George Seferis - Poet and citizen”.A multimedia exhibition dedicated to world renowned Greek poet George Seferis. Organised by the Troodos Tourism Board, the Platres Community Council and the Artos Foundation in collaboration with the

Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Greece and the Greek Embassy in Cyprus. Venue: Platres Cultural CentreVisiting hours: 10:00-12:00 (Mon-Fri)Free EntranceFor further information please contact 99410520, 99352547.

EVENTS IN LARNAKA

SUN, 8 JAN - SUN, 16 DECMUSICAL SUNDAYSOrganised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Larnaka Municipality.SUN, 5 FEBTraditional Cypriot dances with the “Athanasia” Cultural AssociationSUN, 12 FEB“Our Roots”, traditional songs from Cyprus, the Greek Islands and Asia Minor with the “Anatoli” music ensembleSUN, 26 FEBLatin music with the “Forca Latino” music ensemble Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage, FoinikoudesTime: 11:00For further information please contact 22691247, 24654322.

SAT, 4 FEBGREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCEWith artists Giannis Miliokas and Georgia Grammatikou. Venue: Savino Live Time: 22:00-04:00Entrance: €10 (presale), €15 (door)For further information please contact 24620861, 99860304.

TUE, 7 FEBGREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE

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“New Wave”.Tender songs of the late 60’s-70’s that flourished in music halls (boites). With the “Diastasis” choir and soloists Kostas and Katerina Hadjichristodoulou. Musical direction: Vasos Argyrides and Zacharias Mouzaki. Within the framework of the European Lemesos (Limassol) Festival. Organised by the Larnaka Municipal Theatre. Venue: Larnaka Municipal TheatreTime: 20:30Entrance: €20For ticket reservations please contact 70009303. Tickets also available online at www.cyprus-tickets.com. For further information please contact 70009303, 24665795.

SUN, 11 FEBTHEATRE PERFORMANCE“The Jhiva of Nietzsche”.The performance combining live action and multimedia follows the life of the famous philosopher Frederich Nietzsche through his “Jhiva”. Organised by Theatro Transcendental. Venue: Store Houses (Apothikes)Time: 19:00Entrance: €15For further information please contact 24623123.WEBSITE: www.theatrotranscendental.com

LARNAKA WALKSEvery WednesdayLARNAKA-PAST AND PRESENTThis 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 10:00Free guiding and participationBooking in advance is necessary

Every FridaySCALA - ITS CRAFTSMENScala 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: 10:00Free guiding and participationBooking 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 LOVE BUS CITY SIGHTSEEINGLarnaka City Tour with an open-air double-decker Bus

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An open-air double-decker bus offers tourists the opportunity to see the bustling city of Larnaka!Tours on the ‘Love Bus’ operate two times a day during the winter and take in various sites of interest within the city. Each tour lasts two hours and includes stops at the following sites: Angeloktisti Church, the old aqueduct of Kamares, the Hala Sultan Mosque, the Salt Lake and Phaneromeni Church. Starting point: Palm-tree promenade ‘Phinikoudes’ (along Athens Avenue). Time: 11:00, 15:00 (winter timetable: November-February) Prices: €10 for adults and €5 for children.Operated by: “Love Buses Ltd”. For further information please contact 97761761, 99761761.Website: www.larnakaregion.com

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 info@mycitycruisers.com. Website: www.larnakaregion.com

EVENTS IN PAFOS

SUN, 8 JAN - SUN, 9 DECMUSICAL SUNDAYSOrganised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Pafos Municipality.SUN, 5 FEBSongs of great Greek composers presented in a classical way by the “Greek Sextet” classical music ensembleSUN, 12 FEB“All that Jazz” with the “Blue Voice” jazz ensembleVenue: Archaeological Park Entrance, Limanaki, Kato PafosTime: 11:00For further information please contact 22691247, 26932841, 26930521.

SAT, 14 JAN - SAT, 11 FEBPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION“Static Aesthetic”.A photography exhibition by artists Maria Efthymiou, Nicolas Iordanou and Marianna Constanti.Organised by the Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery.

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Venue: Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary ArtVisiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat)Free EntranceFor further information please contact 99311225.

TUE, 14 FEBCLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTWith the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. The programme includes works by P.I. Tchaikovsky, G. Puccini and G. Fauré. Soloists: Alexia Voulgaridou (soprano) and Yiannis Christopoulos (tenor). Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.Venue: Markideio Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old & pensioners). Free entrance for children & students <18. For further information please contact 22463144, 26932571.WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy

PAFOS WALKEvery ThursdaySTROLLING 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: 10:00Free guiding and participationBooking in advance is necessary

Offered by the Pafos 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 26932841.

EVENTS IN AGIA NAPA

THU, 27 OCT - MON, 29 MARAGIA NAPA CULTURAL WINTEROrganised by the Agia Napa Municipality.THU, 2 FEB

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Violin and guitar recital with musicians Haris Hadjigeorgiou and Christos Savopoullos. THU, 9 FEB“Greek Popular Music Notes”Greek music, songs and dances with the Maria Zintili musical group and the Agia Napa Municipal dancing group.THU, 16 FEB“Dances from all over the world” with the “Rithmos” dancing groupTHU, 23 FEB“In the paths of our hearts”Greek songs of enduring artistic value with the Demetris Fanis music ensemble Venue: Agia Napa Municipal Conference HallTime: 20:00Free EntranceFor further information please contact 23816307.

AGIA NAPA WALK - starting from MON, 21 NOVGetting to know a different dimension of Agia Napa.

Every Monday (in English and German)Every Friday (in English and Swedish)AGIA NAPA AND THE SEA Guided bus tour.

Starting point: CTO Information Office in Agia Napa, 12 Leoforos Kryou Nerou.Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participationBooking in advance is necessary

Offered by the Agia Napa 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 23721796.

EVENTS IN PARALIMNI

FRI, 25 NOV - MID-MARCHPARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTEROrganised by the Paralimni Municipality.Every FridayVenue: Paralimni Municipality HallTime: 20:00 Free EntranceFor further information please contact 23819300.

USEFUL TELEPHONESCultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture 22800933Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation 22128157Cyprus Theatrical Organisation 22492900Nicosia Municipal Theatre 77772717Pallas Theatre 22 410181Strovolos Municipal Theatre 22313010Lemesos Patticheion Municipal Theatre 25343341Larnaka Patticheion Theatre 24629300Larnaka Town Hall Theatre 24665794Pafos Markideion Theatre 26932571Rialto Theatre 25343900, 77777745State Gallery of Contemporary Art 22304947Famagusta Gate 22430877The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre 22797400Lefkosia Municipality Cultural Services 23816300Anastasios Leventis G Foundation 22667706Pierides Foundation 24651345Skali Cultural Centre 22336363Paralimni Municipality 23819212Agia Napa Municipality 23816307Polis Chrysochous Municipality 26321321Pafos Aphrodite festival Ltd 26822218Pharos Arts Foundation 22663871Artos Cultural and Research Foundation 22445455Theatre ENA 22348203

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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./tt/file_convert/568c48401a28ab49168f59dd/document.doc

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