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MON, 1 OCT CYPRUS INDEPENDENCE DAY Military parade in Nicosia. SUN, 28 OCT GREEK NATIONAL DAY Student parades in all towns. 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)

THU, 22 MAR - MON, 31 DEC EXHIBITION “Our Lady of Lefkosia - The Church of Phaneromeni and its Relics”. A diachronic account of the history and contribution of the church of Our Lady Phaneromeni to the city of Lefkosia within-the-walls and to the wider island. Exhibits include portable icons, post-Byzantine art woodcuts, carved stone reliefs, golden embroideries, metalworking and manuscripts dating from the 12th to the 20th century as well as portable icons originating from Phaneromeni. Organised by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and the Ecclesiastical Board of Panagia Phaneromeni Church. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun). Closed on Bank Holidays.

Free Entrance For further information please contact 80000800. WEBSITE: www.boccf.org FRI, 15 JUN - MON, 31 DEC MOSAIC EXHIBITION By artist George Kepolas. The exhibition will take place besides the world-renowned Kanakaria mosaics. During the exhibition, the artist will be demonstrating the different stages of the creation of a mosaic. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Byzantine Museum, Archbishop Makarios III Foundation Visiting hours: 9:00-16:30 (Mon-Fri), 9:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22430008. WED, 4 JUL - SUN, 30 DEC ART EXHIBITION “In Crisis - Terra Mediterranea” The exhibition aims at detecting, investigating and presenting contemporary artists’ reflections on today’s universal landscape of economic, political, religious, social, but also deeply existential crisis of identity. A dynamic group of 41 artists from Cyprus, the surrounding area and beyond (Greece, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Bulgaria, Great Britain, United States) will be scrutinising the current turbulence experienced globally, especially as viewed through “Mediterranean” eyes, from both a political and a poetic stance. Curator: Yiannis Toumazis. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre and the Leventis Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, the

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Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musees de France and the Institut Francais de Chypre. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: The (Nicosia) Municipal Arts Centre (Old Power House) Visiting hours: 10:00-15:00 and 17:00-23:00 (Tue-Sat), 10:00-16:00 (Sun). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797400. WEBSITE: www.nimac.org.cy WED, 4 JUL - SUN, 30 DEC ART EXHIBITION “[at Maroudia’s Exhibition]” (part of the “In Crisis - Terra Mediterranea” programme). The exhibition, with 28 participating artists, and an affiliated series of events will include existing and new contemporary art works as well as research, and have an element of historical and museological reflection. The exhibition deals with the unwritten feminine histories of Cyprus and their private and public structure. A number of performances and critical workshops will be held within the museum space. Curators: Re Aphrodite group. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre and the Leventis Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, the Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musees de France and the Institut Francais de Chypre. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Ethnological Museum - House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios Visiting hours: 8:30-15:30 (Tue-Thu-Fri) 8:30-17:00 (Wed), 9:30-15:30 (Sat). Closed on Monday and Sunday.

Free Entrance For further information please contact 22305316. THU, 30 AUG - SAT, 20 OCT KYPRIA FESTIVAL Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Under the Auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. WED, 3 OCT - THU, 4 OCT “A Slight Risk” with the Fresh Target Theatre Ensemble. Venue: Skali Aglantzias Entrance: €15, €10 FRI, 5 OCT “Anthology: 25 years composing in Cyprus” with composer Vasos Argyridis and soloists Vasilis Lekkas, Margarita Zorbala, Costas Hadjichristodoulou and Daphne Mouyiasi. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Entrance: €15, €10 WED, 10 OCT “Porfyromata” with composer Michalis Christodoulides and the Diastasis Cultural Association. Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre Entrance: €15, €10 FRI, 12 OCT “The Age of Now” with J. Kriste and Maste of Disguise. Venue: Famagusta Gate Moat Entrance: €15, €10 SAT, 20 OCT “Iannis Xenakis: Oresteia - Aeschylus Suite” with the Centre of Vocal Arts. Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre Entrance: €15, €10

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Time: 20:30 for all performances Ticket Sales: Pallas Theatre (tel. 22410181). For further information please contact 22208400. WEBSITE: www.kypria.org.cy MON, 17 SEP - SUN, 14 OCT EXHIBITION “United States of Europe” A traveling exhibition about European identity and today’s Europe through diverse disciplines and angles. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venues: Loukia and Michael Zampelas Art Museum, Pallouriotissa Old Market, The Shoe Factory, Temporary Space, Classic Hotel (Gallery) & Göethe Institut. Further information and the complete programme of the exhibition are available online at www.pharosartsfoundation.org & www.go-use.eu. For further information please contact 22663871. THU, 20 SEP - WED, 3 OCT ART EXHIBITION “Spring-Autumn 2012” The third solo exhibition by artist Miro Skapoulli. Venue: Gallery Gloria Visiting hours: 10:00-12.45 and 17.30-20.00 (Mon-Fri), 10.30-12.45 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22762605. FRI, 21 SEP - FRI, 12 OCT ART EXHIBITION “Objet petit a”

A group exhibition by artists Nikos Arvanitis, Kyriaki Goni, Leto Kattou, Yiannis Kondaratos, Eva Marathaki, Christos Michaelides, Efi Spyrou, Leontios Toumpouris, Pantelis Chandris and Erato Hadjisavva. Venue: Is Not Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22343670. FRI, 21 SEP - FRI, 9 NOV PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, in the beginning of the 21st century”. Organised by Fotodos withing the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Fotodos Visiting hours: 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri) Free Entrance For further information please contact 99537278. MON, 24 SEP - SAT, 6 OCT EXHIBITION “Artists for Animals” A painting, photography and jewellery exhibition by various artists that have donated their works for animal welfare in Cyprus. All proceeds will go to the CVA fund which supports the animal welfare organizations and shelters under its umbrella. Organised by the “Cyprus Voice for Animals” and “Opus 39 Gallery”. Venue: Opus 39 Gallery Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Mon), 10:30-12:30 & 17:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri) and 10:30-12:30 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance

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For further information please contact 22424983. MON, 24 SEP - FRI, 12 OCT DECORATED BREAD EXHIBITION An exhibition of replicas of traditional Cyprus decorated bread, prepared by the author/researcher Dorita Voskaridou. Organised by the Decorated Bread Museum. Under the auspices of the Presidency of Council of the European Union. Venue: “Peace Hall”, Ledras Street Visiting hours: 9:00-19:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 99526772, 99681999. THU, 27 SEP - MON, 31 DEC EXHIBITION “Beyond Dress Codes” A thematic exhibition produces by the Hellenic American Union (HAU) on the occasion of the launching of its editorial programme, the publishing of 12 volumes on Greece’s regional costumes (a special volume for Cyprus included) by sketch artist Gissis Papageorgiou. Organised by the Cyprus Fashion Designers Association and the Laiki Bank Cultural Centre within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Laiki Bank Cultural Centre Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday and public holidays. Free Entrance For further information please contact 99470415 (Ms. Christina Pitsillidou). MON, 1 OCT - FRI, 30 OCT EXHIBITION “Mare Nostrum”

“Our sea” (Mare Nostrum) as the Romans called the water-basin, encompassed within the three continents, Europe, Asia and Africa, is the subject of a visual reinvention of the Mediterranean as a primeval nurturer and cradle of people and civilizations. Organised by the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts. Venue: Famagusta Gate Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Sat), 16:00-20:00 (Sun) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22466426. TUE, 2 OCT - THU, 4 OCT SHORT MATTERS 2012 A tribute to awarded European short films of 2012. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture, the European Film Academy and the Artos Cultural and Research Foundation. Venue: Artos Cultural and Research Foundation Time: 21:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22445455. WEBSITE: www.artosfoundation.org WED, 3 OCT - MON, 15 OCT ART EXHIBITION A solo painting exhibition by artist George Tornaritis. Venue: Apocalypse Gallery Visiting hours: 10:30-13:00 & 16:30-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:30-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22300150.

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FRI, 5 OCT GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singer Anna Vissi. Venue: Blinkers Club Time: TBA Entrance: €70, €60, €50 (all prices include 1 drink) For further information and bookings please contact 22351550. FRI, 5 OCT - SUN, 14 OCT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “The Art of Dying” A photography exhibition by Michalis Onisiforou. Venue: Halara Café Visiting hours: 16:00-23:00 (Mon-Sun) Free Entrance For further information please contact 99965948, 99493199. SAT, 6 OCT FESTIVAL ARTOU (BREAD FESTIVAL) The programme includes among others, traditional bread-making by volunteers, traditional dances with the “Vraka” group, live music with the “Monsieur Doumani” band and the “Vraka” folklore association, and various children’s activities. During the festival hot bread and other Cyprus delicacies will be offered to visitors free of charge. Organised by the Culture in Action group. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Faneromeni Square Time: 11:00-15:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 99535218. WEBSITE: www.cultureinaction.org

SAT, 6 OCT CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT With musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Wolfgang Schroeder (violin), Peter Gospodinov (cello) and Naokpo Kariya (piano). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SAT, 6 OCT COMEDY SHOW With Paul Lambis. The programme includes stand-up, banter, and stories from Lambis’ autobiography “Where is home”. Venue: Satiriko Theatre Time: 20:30-22:00 Entrance: €12, €10 For further information and bookings please contact 96343687, 22421609. SAT, 6 OCT - MON, 22 OCT 7TH CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Organised by the Cyprus Film Festival Ltd. Venue: - Cine Studio (6-21/10/12) - Pallas Theatre (22/10/12) For further information please contact 99798112. WEBSITE: http://cyiff.cineartfestival.eu SAT, 6 OCT - FRI, 30 NOV ART EXHIBITION “Domenikos Theotokopoulos - From Canada to Toledo. The footsteps of a European Journey”. Organised by the Leventis Munipical Museum of Nicosia and the Benaki Museum (Athens). Under

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the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Leventis Municipal Museum (Temporary Exhibitions Hall) Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday and public holidays. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22661475. MON, 8 OCT VIOLIN AND GUITAR RECITAL With musicians Christos Savvopoulos and Haris Hadjigeorgiou. Organised by the Strovolos Municipality. Venue: Strovolos City Hall Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22470470. MON, 8 OCT ELECTRO-POP PERFORMANCE With “Redfoo” (“LMFAO”), backed up by the “Party Rock Crew”. Venue: Pavilion Time: 19:30 Entrance: €40 (VIP), €35 (VIP presale), €30, €25 (presale). Tickets available at various locations and online at www.soldout-tickets.com.cy. For further information about the event and ticket outlets please contact 99888327. SAT, 13 OCT CONCERT “20th Century Music (I) - Jazz meets Classical Music” With soloists Charis Ioannou (alto saxophone), Chris Byars (tenor saxophone), Michalis Michael (trumpet), Irenaeos Koullouras (double bass) and Ioannis Vafeas (drums). Narrator: Petros

Georgadjis. 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. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy WED, 24 OCT CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT A concert with Margarita Elia (soprano), Wolfgang Shroeder (violin), Peter Gospodinov (cello) and Nicolas Constantinou (piano) performing works by Russian composers. Organised by the Strovolos Municipality. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22470470, 22313010. WED, 31 OCT CONCERT “20th Century Music (II)” With soloists Marios Nicolaou. Conductor: Kypros Markou. 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).

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For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy 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. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings (for Monday tour) 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 MARKETS Every 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)

SUN, 1 JUL - THU, 15 NOV NAUTILUS 2012 - 3RD INTERNATIONAL SEA FESTIVAL A unique initiative which includes events inspired by the marine world and promotes Cyprus’ important location as a bridge between history and contemporary naval reality. The programme includes art and photography exhibitions, documentary screenings, workshops and music. Full programme available online at www.lanitisfoundation.org. Organised by the Evagoras and Kathleen Lanitis Foundation. Under the Auspices of the

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Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Multiple locations Free Entrance For further information please contact 25342123. THU, 30 AUG - SAT, 20 OCT KYPRIA FESTIVAL Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Under the Auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. WED, 3 OCT “Aterballetto - Rossini Cards / Cantana” with the Fondazione Nazionale Della Danza. Venue: Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Gardens Theatre Entrance: €15, €10 THU, 4 OCT “Anthology: 25 years composing in Cyprus” with composer Vasos Argyridis and soloists Vasilis Lekkas, Margarita Zorbala, Costas Hadjichristodoulou and Daphne Mouyiasi. Venue: Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Gardens Theatre Entrance: €15, €10 THU, 11 OCT “The Age of Now” with J. Kriste and Maste of Disguise. Venue: Rialto Theatre Entrance: €15, €10 FRI, 12 OCT “Porfyromata” with composer Michalis Christodoulides and the Diastasis Cultural Association. Venue: Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Gardens Theatre

Entrance: €15, €10 Time: 20:30 for all performances Ticket Sales: Rialto Theatre (tel. 77777745) and online booking at www.rialto.com.cy & Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Gardens Theatre (tel. 25343341, 25582268). For further information please contact 22208400. WEBSITE: www.kypria.org.cy THU, 13 SEP - SAT, 13 OCT I.D EURO - MULTICULT 2012 A visual project aiming at expanding on the idea and issues of Multi-culture Pluralism. The purpose of the programme is the creation of communication platform among artists of various nationalities and social backgrounds asking them to express and capture the idea which is the “European Identity”. Artists are being asked to use different medium and experiment with different techniques in order to capture in their creations the advocacy of equal respect to the various cultures in a society, to a policy of promoting the maintenance of cultural identity. Organised by the Pegasus Art Foundation. Venue: Art Studio 55 Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 25340739. SAT, 29 SEP - SAT, 27 OCT ART EXHIBITION “For a Helen” The first solo exhibition by artist Kynthia Livaniou. Venue: 50-1 Gallery

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Visiting hours: 11:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri), 11:00-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday and Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 25340727. WED, 3 OCT MUSICAL THEME PERFORMANCE “That’s Amore” The programme includes extracts from various known musicals. Participants: Zveta Christoforou, Sotiris Charalambous, Aliki Chrysochou, Alexis Leonidou, a twenty member choir, Leoni Hadjithoma (piano) and Doros Zisimos (cello). Organised by the Cyprus Opera Organisation and Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 99903131, 77777745. FRI, 5 OCT CHARITY GREEK MUSIC CONCERT With singers Lavrentis Macheritsas an Zenovia Arvanitidi. Proceeds will be donated to support the Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends. Venue: “Little Salamina”, Filippos Yiapanis Sculpture Park, Fasoula Time: 20:30 Entrance: €40 (with cocktails) For further information please contact 25747750. FRI, 5 OCT GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Nikos Xydakis, the “Trifono” group and Georgia Dagaki. Organised by Rialto Theatre.

Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15, €10. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. FRI, 5 OCT ROCK PERFORMANCE With “SteamRoller”, members of rock band “Whitesnake”. Support bands: “Marshmallows”, “Solitary Sabred”. Venue: Tepee Rock Bar Time: 21:00 Entrance: €20 For further information and bookings please contact 77772939. FRI, 5 OCT - SAT, 6 OCT SHORT MATTERS 2012 A tribute to awarded European short films of 2012. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture, the European Film Academy and the Artos Cultural and Research Foundation. Venue: Cyprus University of Technology, Administration Building Time: 21:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 25002481, 22445455. WEBSITE: www.artosfoundation.org SAT, 6 OCT HEAVY METAL PERFORMANCE With Greek heavy metal band “Phase Reverse”. Support band: “No Off Switch”. Venue: Tepee Rock Bar Time: 21:30-1:30 Entrance: €10 For further information and bookings please call 25328222.

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SUN, 7 OCT OLIVE TREE DAY Celebration of the olive tree with free drinks, commemorative gifts, cooking demonstration, demonstration of cosmetics made with olive oil, demonstration of pastelli, halloumi and olive pie paking offered for free, traditional professions, Anogyra artists, buffet, music, dancing and games. Venue: Olive Park Oleastro, Anogyra village Time: 10:30-17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 99525093. WEBSITE: www.oleastro.com.cy SUN, 7 OCT MUSIC CONCERT With musicians Eirinaios Koulouras (contrabass), Haig Yazdjian (oute/vocals), Amos Hoffman (guitar). Asaf Yuria (saxophone) and Marc Miralta (drums). Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €8. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. WED, 10 OCT DANCE PERFORMANCE “In deep end” With the “Amfidromo Chorotheatro” dance group. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €6. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy.

For further information please contact 77777745. SAT, 13 OCT COMEDY SHOW With Paul Lambis. The programme includes stand-up, banter, and stories from Lambis’ autobiography “Where is home”. Venue: Columbia Plaza Time: 20:30-22:30 Entrance: €15 (price includes cocktail reception after the show) For further information and bookings please contact 96343687, 25278000. TUE, 16 OCT - TUE, 6 NOV ART EXHIBITION “Rust and Stones” A painting exhibition by artist Sotiris Sorogas. Venue: Gallery Morfi Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-19:00 (Tue-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Mon & Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 25378733. TUE, 30 OCT - WED, 31 OCT DANCE PERFORMANCE “IntuNition” With the “.pelma.” dance group. Organised by Rialto Theatre. 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.

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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. GERMASOGEIA WALKS Every Wednesday (in English) - October (starting 10/10) 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.

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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 TROODOS

SUN, 7 OCT GRAPE FEAST - AFAMIA GRAPE & WINE FESTIVAL Annual Grape and Wine Festival. The programme includes music & theatre performances, demonstration of traditional arts & crafts, preparation of palouzes and free tasting, zivania distillation process, presentation of agricultural products, open air market with local products and visits to the museums, wineries and churches of

the village which will remain open to visitors during the festival. Organised by the Koilani Community Council and the Troodos Tourism Board. Venue: Koilani village The Troodos Tourism Board offers free transportation by bus to the event location from Lemesos (Limassol). Departure from the CTO Information Office in Germasogeia (Lemesos): 9:30. Departure from the Festival: 16:00. For reservations please contact 25323211 (CTO Information Office in Germasogeia). Time: 11:00 onwards Free Entance For further information please contact 99352547.

EVENTS IN LARNAKA SUN, 9 SEP - MON, 31 DEC ART EXHIBITION “A Meeting of Contemporary and Ancient Art” An exhibition by well-known Cypriot artist Theodoulos Georgiou. Organised by the Laiki Bank Cultural Centre Within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Pierides - Laiki Bank Museum Visiting hours: 9:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:00 (Tue-Fri), 9:00-14:30 (Mon & Sat). Closed on Sunday and public holidays. For further information please contact 24814555, 22718603. TUE, 18 SEP - WED, 31 OCT PANCYPRIAN MOSAIC EXHIBITION & INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF POSTERS OF MOSAICS

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“Cyprus as Bridge of Cultures” Organised by the Athienou Municipality. Venue: Kallinikeio Municipal Museum of Athienou Visiting hours: 8:00-14:00 (Mon-Fri), 15:00-18:00 (Wed), 18:00-20:00 (Sun) Free Entrance For further information please contact 24524002, 24811370. WEBSITE: www.athienoumuseum.org.cy MON, 1 OCT 9TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TRADITION AND CULTURE The programme includes a display of homemade local products, traditional dairy, handmade pasta, koupes, traditional sweets, honey, pasteli, fish and handicrafts which will also be available for sale. Free Transfer by buses: Meeting places From Larnaka: Dekeleia Road (Golden Bay Hotel, Sandy Beach Hotel, Lordos Beach Hotel, Palm Beach Hotel, Frixos Hotel) at 17:00hrs From Larnaka: Vasileos Pavlou Square (CTO Information Office) at 17:20 From Lefkosia (Nicosia): Cyprus Handicrafts Centre at 17:15 From Pafos: Pafos Harbour at 16:30 From Lemesos (Limassol): CTO Information Office (Germasogeia) at 17:15 Departure from Zygi at 21:00. Advance booking necessary. Please reserve your seat until 27/9/12, tel. 24657070, 24322020. Organised by the Ladies Association of Rural Larnaka in cooperation with the Larnaka Tourism Board and the Community Council of Zygi. Venue: Zygi’s Fishing Shelter, Zygi Time: 15:00-22:00 Free Entrance

For further information please contact 24657070, 24322020. SAT, 6 OCT ROCK PERFORMANCE With “SteamRoller”, members of rock band “Whitesnake”. Support band: “Neon Knights”. Venue: Savino Live Time: 22:00 Entrance: €20 For further information and bookings please contact 77772939, 99426011, 99860304. FRI, 12 OCT STREET PERFORMANCES The artistic programme includes street theatre, educational activities for children, installations, live performances, interactive shows and an after party. Organised by the “Among the Ants” arts organisation. Venue: Ermou Square Time: 16:00-22:00 Free Entrace Organised by the “Among the Ants” arts organisation. For further information please contact 99436555. WEBSITE: http://www.khakikite.com SAT, 13 OCT - SUN, 14 OCT JUGGLING WORKSHOP With art group “Cie.Defracto” and Guillaume Martinet (France). Venue: Youth Foundation of Cultural Creativity Time: 10:00-14:00 Participation fee: €100, €80 (students) Organised by the “Among the Ants” arts organisation. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

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For further information please contact 97624293. WEBSITE: http://www.khakikite.com SAT, 13 OCT - SUN, 14 OCT THEATRE GAMES WORKSHOP An experimental workshop for children (aged 9-12) with artist Rosa Prodromou. Venue: Larnaka House of Letters and Arts Time: 10:00-14:00 Participation fee: €30 Organised by the “Among the Ants” arts organisation. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. For further information please contact 99436555. WEBSITE: http://www.khakikite.com 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 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 LOVE BUS CITY SIGHTSEEING Larnaka City Tour with an open-air double-decker Bus 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.

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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 FRI, 12 OCT CONCERT “20th Century Music (I) - Jazz meets Classical Music” With soloists Charis Ioannou (alto saxophone), Chris Byars (tenor saxophone), Michalis Michael (trumpet), Irenaeos Koullouras (double bass) and Ioannis Vafeas (drums). Narrator: Petros Georgadjis. 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. 22313010). For further information please contact 22463144. 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

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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 Free guiding and participation Booking 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 PROTARAS SAT, 6 OCT GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singers Lavrentis Macheritsas and Zenovia Arvanitidi.

Venue: Koursaros Rock Bar Time: 22:00 Entrance: €25 For further information and bookings please contact 99852419.

EVENTS IN AGIA NAPA FRI, 5 OCT MUSIC & STAND UP COMEDY With Greek musician Dimitris Starovas. Venue: Aloft Music Bar Time: 23:00 For further information and bookings please contact 99637831. SAT, 6 OCT COOKING EVENT Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Cyprus delicacies prepared by hotel chefs, using fresh local ingredients and learn more about Cyprus traditions, and recipes passed down through generations. Organised by the Greening Cyprus Beaches Team (CTO, CSTI & Travel Foundation) and the Nissi Beach Resort. Venue: Nissi Beach Resort (Taverna area) Time: 16:00 Free Entrance For further informaton please contact 99722393 (Ms. Irene Yiasemi). SAT, 13 OCT - SAT, 20 OCT 7TH AGIA NAPA MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL The programme includes Medieval performances by European and local groups. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. Venue: Agia Napa Medieval Monastery Time: 20:00

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Entrance free. For further information please contact 23816307.

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.