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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. 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, 18 MAY - SUN, 2 SEP ART EXHIBITION “P. Tetsis - Paintings” A selection of 28 representative works of Greek artist Panayiotis Tetsis, giving a great sample of the artistic path he has

come along. Organised by the Loukia & Michael Zampelas Art Museum in collaboration with the Contemporary Greek Art Museum in Athens. Venue: Loukia & Michael Zampelas Art Museum Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Thu), 10:00-21:00 (Fri), 10:00-18:00 (Sat), 11:00-16:00 (Sun) Entrance: €5 (adults), €3 (senior citizens, secondary schools students, university students, people with additional support needs), free entrance for children up to 12 years old. For further information please contact 22456098. WEBSITE: www.zampelasart.com TUE, 29 MAY - SUN, 2 SEP EXHIBITION “Twice a Foreigner” The exhibition utilizes multimedia to present migrations, deportations and compulsory population exchanges in the 20th century, when millions of people were forced to abandon their homes and settle elsewhere. Venue: Leventis Municipal Museum (Periodical Exhibitions Hall) Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday and public holidays. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22661475. TUE, 29 MAY - SUN, 2 SEP EXHIBITION On the occasion of the exhibition “Twice a Stranger“ the Leventis Municipal Museum hosts the exhibition “Diaspora” by visual artist Nikos Kouroussis. From distant lands to distant lands, from the dream of a better future to the dream of a distant homeland. These compose the

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populations of DIASPORA. The sea, a boat, a mirror which reflect the image of DIASPORA. All the above compose the journey of creativity for Nikos Kouroussis. Venue: Leventis Municipal Museum (Periodical Exhibitions Hall) Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday and public holidays. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22661475. TUE, 29 MAY - SUN, 2 SEP EXHIBITION On the occasion of the exhibition “Twice a Stranger“ the Leventis Municipal Museum hosts the exhibition “I will follow you to the end of the world - Immigrating for Love” by visual artist Lia Lapithi, influenced by the story of Queen Caterina Cornaro who immigrated to Cyprus to marry following her heart. Venue: Leventis Municipal Museum (Periodical Exhibitions Hall) Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday and public holidays. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22661475. 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. TUE, 3 JUL - SUN, 30 SEP SUMMER NIGHTS 2012 An annual series of cultural events taking place in neighborhoods and squares in the city of Lefkosia (Nicosia). Events include concerts, dance and theatre performances with the participation of local as well as foreign artists and groups. This year’s events take place within the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of European Union. Organised by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality. MON, 3 SEP Theatre performance with the Magdalena Zira Theatre Group presenting an adaptation of “The Frogs” by Aristophanes. Venue: Famagusta Moat Open-Air Theatre WED, 12 SEP A music tribute to famous divas such as Barbara Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Celine Dion, and more with the “Thimeli” Theatre Group. Venue: Faneromeni Square MON, 17 SEP Dance performances with dance groups from Croatia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Greece, Czech Republic, Latvia and Cyprus. The event is organised in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Association of Nicosia within the framework of the “7th Mediterranean Folklore Dance Festival”. Venue: Pallouriotissa Square TUE, 25 SEP Traditional Cypriot songs and dances with the “Vasilitzia” Cultural Group. Venue: Agia Varvara Square SUN, 30 SEP

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Music performances and poetry reading under the full moon. Venue: Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipal Hall Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797004. WEBSITE: www.nicosia.org.cy 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 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. THU, 30 AUG - FRI, 31 AUG “Towards a Europe of Peace”. Music concert with the Cyprus Youth Symphony & the World Youth Choir.

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Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Entrance: €12, €7 FRI, 7 SEP “Moliere: Amphitryon” with the National Theatre of Greece. Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre Entrance: €15, €10 SAT, 8 SEP “William Shakespeare: Pericles” with the National Theatre of Greece. Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre Entrance: €15, €10 FRI, 14 SEP “Othello’s Tower in Music - 4 Musical Views on the Shakespearean Drama: Dvorak, Khachaturian, Rossi and Verdi” with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Entrance: €12, €7 SAT, 15 SEP “Mediterranean Express” with Maria Farantouri and the En Chordais music ensemble. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Entrance: €15, €10 THU, 27 SEP “Love Songs from Smyrna meet Cyprus Tradition” with Giannis Kotsiras and the Estoudiantina orchestra. Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre Entrance: €15, €10 SUN, 30 SEP “Aterballetto - Rossini Cards / Cantana” with the Fondazione Nazionale Della Danza. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Entrance: €15, €10

Time: 20:30 for all performances Ticket Sales: Pallas Theatre (tel. 22410181). For further information please contact 22208400. WEBSITE: www.kypria.org.cy TUE, 4 SEP - TUE, 18 SEP ART EXHIBITION “Optimism” A painting exhibition by artist Celia Philippou. Venue: Gallery Gloria Visiting hours: 10:30-12:45 and 17:30-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:30-12:45 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22762605. SUN, 9 SEP - SAT, 29 SEP 4TH INTERNATIONAL PHAROS CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL Concerts and workshops with “Arirang Wind Quintet (Germany) & Marios Nicolaou (9/9), “Quartetto Prometeo” (Italy) (15/9), “Kairos String Quartet” (Germany) (24-25/9) , “Nieuw Ensemble” (Nederlands) (26/9), “Ensemble Aleph” (France) (27/9) and “El Perro Andaluz” (Germany) (28-29/9). Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: The Shoe Factory and The Olive Grove, Delikipos. Entrance: €20, €15 (members). Tickets available at the box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. Free entrance for workshops. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org SAT, 15 SEP PANTHEON URBAN SOUL FESTIVAL An open-air arts festival bringing together various artists in a common urban space

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in order to present their work to the wider public. The programme also includes various workshops, music performances and film and animation screenings. Venue: Tripoli Park (below Solomou Square) Time: 17:00-0:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 99650926. MON, 17 SEP GREEK MUSIC CONCERT A tribute to the famous composer Manos Hatzidakis with Stella Kypreou, Hatzidakis’ former guitarist accompanied by her band. Within the framework of the “Aglantzia Festival 2012”. Organised by the Aglantzia Municipality. Venue: “Skali” Aglantzias Amphitheatre Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22462058, 22462233. MON, 17 SEP - MON, 24 SEP ART EXHIBITION & DOCUMENTARY A painting exhibition and a documentary entitled “Divine Inspiration” by artists Mary Plant and Evanthia Kouma. Within the framework of the “Aglantzia Festival 2012”. Organised by the Aglantzia Municipality. Venue: “Skali” Aglantzias Gallery Visiting hours: 18:00-21:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22462058, 22462233. 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. TUE, 18 SEP - SUN, 23 SEP SEPTEMBERFEST - NICOSIA BEER FUN FESTIVAL The festival includes a rich variety of beers, food stalls and various music performances. Organised by the Lefkosia Tourism Board. Venue: Costantza Moat Time: 19:00 Entrance: €5 (including 1 drink) For further information please contact 22485420, 22889600. TUE, 18 SEP DANCE PERFORMANCE With the “Rymvos” Dance Group accompanied by the Municipal Choir of Aglantzia and a group of musicians. Within the framework of the “Aglantzia Festival 2012”. Organised by the Aglantzia Municipality. Venue: “Skali” Aglantzias Amphitheatre Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22462058, 22462233.

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WED, 19 SEP GREEK MUSIC CONCERT With singers Giorgos Dalaras, Demetris Basis and Melina Aslanidou. The programme includes songs of Greek composers Stavros Kouyioumtzis and Apostolos Kaldaras. Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €35. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office and online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 77772717. FRI, 21 SEP - FRI, 9 NOV PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, in the beginning of the 21st century”. Organised by Fotodos. Within 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. FRI, 21 SEP MUSIC PERFORMANCE With the “Tzizves” band playing acoustic Middle Eastern and traditional music of the Eastern Mediterranean. Within the framework of the “Aglantzia Festival 2012”. Organised by the Aglantzia Municipality. Venue: “Skali” Aglantzias Amphitheatre Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22462058, 22462233.

SUN, 23 SEP ROCK SHOW With songwriter Nikos Xydis, actress Valeria Kouroupi and “The Apotihans” band. Within the framework of the “Aglantzia Festival 2012”. Organised by the Aglantzia Municipality. Venue: “Skali” Aglantzias Amphitheatre Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22462058, 22462233. MON, 24 SEP THEATRE (in Greek) An adaptation of the classic comedy “The Frogs” by Aristophanes with the “Fantastiko Theatre”. Directed and adapted by Magdalena Zira. Within the framework of the “Aglantzia Festival 2012”. Organised by the Aglantzia Municipality. Venue: “Skali” Aglantzias Amphitheatre Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22462058, 22462233. 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

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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). THU, 27 SEP GOTH METAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With “Moonspell” band. Opening band: “Soulsteal”. Organised by N4F and Metal Attack CY. Venue: Kallipoleos 4 Time: 20:00 Entrance: €30, €25 (presale) For further information and bookings please contact 70000023. SAT, 29 SEP ICE CREAM FESTIVAL “A Scoop of Nicosia”. The programme includes children’s activities, music performances, free ice cream, ice cream related food stalls and a photography exhibition at Famagusta Gate (26-29/9/12). Organised by the Lefkosia Tourism Board. Venue: Famagusta Gate Moat Time: 17:30-23:00 (Festival), 10:00-13:00, & 17:00-20:00 (Photography exhibition). For further information please contact 22889600. SAT, 29 SEP - SUN, 30 SEP 3RD DANCE WAVES FESTIVAL A contemporary dance festival which presents works by Cypriot and choreographers from abroad. Organised by Dance Lab Nicosia. Within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Pallas Theatre For further information please contact 22777673, 22777699 (Ms. Vicky Kalla).

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 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 Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Multiple locations Free Entrance

For further information please contact 25342123. THU, 30 AUG - SUN, 9 SEP WINE FESTIVAL During the 11-day festival, wine will be offered free of charge from 19:00 hours until 23:00 hours. Visitors can also watch the traditional pressing of the grapes. Music, dance and theatre performances, take place in the open-air theatre within the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Gardens. Organised by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality. Venue: Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Gardens. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality offers free transportation to the Wine Festival in Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Gardens. Entrance fee and other expenses are to be paid by the participants. Transportation Dates: ● Friday 31/8 Saturday 1/9 ● Sunday 2/9 ● Friday 7/9 Saturday 8/9 ● Sunday 9/9 Meeting Places: From Lefkosia (Nicosia): Cyprus Handicraft Centre at 18:30hrs From Larnaka: Vasileos Pavlou Square (CTO Information Office) at 19:00 hrs From Agia Napa: Agia Napa Monastery (Parking Place) at 18:00 hrs From Pafos: Municipal Parking Place (near the mosaics) at 18:30 hrs Departure from the Wine Festival at 23:00hrs. Reservations: As there is a limited number of seats, advance booking is necessary at least two

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days before the tour. The system will operate on a first come, first served basis. For further information for the excursions and bookings please contact your nearest CTO Information Office at: Lefkosia (Nicosia): tel. 22674264 Larnaka: tel. 24654322 Pafos: tel. 26930521 Agia Napa: tel. 23721796 Time: 19:00-23:00 Entrance: €6 (adults - including one free bottle of Cypriot wine), €5 (13-18 years old), €4 (children up to 12 years old) For further information regarding the Wine Festival please contact 25344402, 25344952, 25745919. 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. THU, 13 SEP “Othello’s Tower in Music - 4 Musical Views on the Shakespearean Drama: Dvorak, Khachaturian, Rossi and Verdi” with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Gardens Theatre Entrance: €12, €7 SUN, 16 SEP “Mediterranean Express” with Maria Farantouri and the En Chordais music ensemble. Venue: Rialto 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 SAT, 1 SEP 2ND ROCK FESTIVAL OF LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) BANDS Participalting bands: Lazerock, Terirem, Alloi-Lois, Mackerel, Lopodites, The Coop Band, 1st Floor Band, Akoustikoi Epivates, Savvas Isovitis and Kakes Parees. DJ’s: Fanis Krigkos, Sosis Theodosiou. Organised by the Limassol Co-Operative Savings Bank in co-operation with Kanali 6. Venue: Heroes Square Time: 19:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 77777745. SAT, 1 SEP METAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Swedish power metal band “Sabaton”. Venue: Kingston Rock City Time: 20:00-01:00 Entrance: €25, €20 (presale) For further information and bookings please contact 99427323. SAT, 8 SEP MUSIC CONCERT With singer Stathis Drogosis and “Waterblack” band. 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.

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For further information please contact 77777745. SUN, 9 SEP CHARITY MUSIC CONCERT With Greek singer-songwriter Costas Hadjis. Organised by the Pancyprian Darts Federation to support the Cyprus Association for People with Autism. Venue: Kourion Ancient Theatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €30 For further information please contact 99725575. THU, 13 SEP NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE “Frankenstein” A new play by Nick Dear based on the novel by Mary Shelley, directed by Danny Boyle and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Lee Miller. With Greek and English subtitles. Suitable for 15 years+. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €8, €5. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. TUE, 18 SEP GREEK MUSIC CONCERT With singers Giorgos Dalaras, Demetris Basis and Melina Aslanidou. The programme includes songs by Greek composers Stavros Kouyioumtzis and Apostolos Kaldaras. Venue: Municipal Gardens Theatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €35. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office and online at www.tickethour.com.cy.

For further information please contact 25588694. SUN, 23 SEP DANCE PERFORMANCE “Co(te)lette” Dancers: Cecilia Moisio, Judit Ruiz Onandi and Frauke Mariën. Concept and choreography: Ann Van den Broek. Within the framework of the “Open Festival of Dance House Lemesos”. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10, €7. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. TUE, 25 SEP THEATRE & DANCE PERFORMANCE “50 Acts” A spirited retaliation against ageism and other modern rubbish involving manifestos, apologies and errors, random acts, small dances, and big ideas, ghostly appearances, serious stupidity and much more. Written and performed by Wendy Houstoun. Supported by Dance 4, Nightingale Theatre, Yorkshire Dance, Arts Admin, and Arts Council England. Within the framework of the “Open Festival of Dance House Lemesos”. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Entrance: €10, €7. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. WED, 26 SEP NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

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“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” Based on the novel by Mark Haddon adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens. With Greek and English subtitles. Suitable for 13 years+. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €8, €5. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. THU, 27 SEP MUSIC CONCERT A tribute to the Independence Day Works by S. Michaelides, A. Xenos, N. Skaltotas and M. Theodorakis. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. With soloists Maria Farantouri (alto) & Demetris Kavrakos (basso) and the Aris Lemesou Choir. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. 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 77777745. SAT, 29 AND SUN, 30 SEP EURO-MED YOUTH MUSIC EXPO A variety concerts, workshops, discussions and high-level events with 200 participating musicians from Europe and the Middle East. Organised by the “Epilogi” Cultural Movement of Lemesos (Limassol). Within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Rialto Theatre

Time: 19:00 Free Entrance 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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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

WED, 12 SEP GALATA PASTRY AND BAKING GOODS FESTIVAL The programme includes an optional sightseeing tour around the village, presentation and serving of traditional baking goods with flour as the main ingredient, demonstration of traditional Cypriot bread production using a wood oven, demonstration of old traditional professions and an old photos exhibition. Organised by the Troodos Tourism Board and the Galata Community Council. Venue: Galata 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): 16:00. Departure from the Festival: 21.15. For reservations please contact 25323211 (CTO Information Office in Germasogeia). Time: - 17:00 (sightseeing tour) - 18:00 (festival) Free Entrance For further information please contact 25421020, 99352547.

SUN, 16 SEP GRAPE FEAST - VASA PALOUZES FESTIVAL The programme includes traditional music and dances, Palouzes’ preparation and exhibition of local products. Palouzes will be offered free of charge to all visitors. Organised by the Troodos Tourism Board and the Vasa Community Council. Venue: Vasa Village Square Time: 15:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 99352547. SUN, 23 SEP GRAPE FEAST - LOFOU PALOYZES FESTIVAL The programme includes Palouzes’ preparation, exhibition of local products, demonstration of old traditional professions, music and dances, food stalls and arts and crafts. Palouzes will be offered free of charge to all visitors. Organised by the Troodos Tourism Board, the Lofou Community Council and the Lofou Association. Venue: Lofou village Time: 15:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 99352547, 25470020. SUN, 30 SEP GRAPE FEAST - ARSOS PALOUZES FESTIVAL The programme includes music and dance performances by the “Dionysos” Cultural Group, open-air market with local products, photography and traditional embroidery exhibitions and visits to the Byzantine church of St. Philip, the icon museum of St. Mariamni, the medieval faucets and the Folk Art Museum.

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Palouzes will be offered free of charge to all visitors. Organised by the Arsos Community Council and the Troodos Tourism Board. Venue: Arsos village square Time: 16:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 99352547.

EVENTS IN LARNAKA FRI, 29 JUN - THU, 20 SEP ART EXHIBITION “Projecting Arts - Larnaka Europe 2012” A fine arts exhibition organised by the Larnaka Municipality and the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Gallery Visiting Hours: 9:00-13:00 & 15:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri), 9.00-13:00 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 24657745, 24629333. 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.

WED, 12 SEP - SAT, 15 SEP ART EXHIBITION The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, ceramics and installation art by graduates of the Cyprus College of Arts. Organised by the Cyprus College of Arts and the Cornaro Institute. Venue: Cornaro Institute Visiting hours: 10:00-17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 24254042. WEBSITE: www.artcyprus.org SAT, 15 SEP - SUN, 16 SEP 7TH MEDITERRANEAN FOLKLORE DANCE FESTIVAL Performances with dance groups from Croatia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Greece, Czech Republic, Latvia and Cyprus. Organised by the Cultural Heritage Association of Nicosia in collaboration with the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Finikoudes Seafront Stage Time: 21:00 and 20:00 (parade on 16/9) For further information please contact 77777181. WEBSITE: www.reamadellaioannidou.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

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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. 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.

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For further information contact 70005960 or info@mycitycruisers.com. Website: www.larnakaregion.com

EVENTS IN PAFOS WED, 29 AUG - SUN, 2 SEP GEROSKIPOU BEER FESTIVAL 2012 The festival includes various music and dance performances from around the world, fire shows, acrobatics, dj’s, food stalls and 40 different kinds of beer. For further information please contact 99621772, 99294571. Venue: Summer Club (Geroskipou Beach) Time: 18:00 Entrance: €5 (including 1 beer) Free transportation every day throughout the festival from Pafos Harbour, every 30 minutes starting at 18:00. For further information please contact 99621772, 99294571. FRI, 7, SAT, 8 AND SUN, 9 SEP 14TH PAFOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL The Pafos Afrodite Festival presents “Otello” by Giuseppe Verdi produced by the Opera of the Slovak National Theatre. Organised by the Pafos Aphrodite Festival Cyprus Ltd. Within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Pafos Medieval Castle Square Time: 20:00 Entrance : €35, €50, €60, €80 For further information please contact 80008005, 26822218. WEBSITE: www.pafc.com.cy

FRI, 21 SEP - SUN, 30 SEP CULTURAL ACTIVITIES BY PAPHIAN ARTISTS Paphian artists engage in a creative dialogue with the historical and cultural context of this archetypal coastal landscape, with the intention to create artworks and installations that form a kind of contemporary artistic mosaic. Using multifaceted means of artistic expression (visual art, photography, installation, mixed media, video, theatrical performance), they manage to deconstruct the dense historical and cultural context of the Archaeological site in order to recompose a novel experience for its visitor. Organised by the Cyprus Photographic Society - Pafos Branch. Within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Nea Pafos Archaeological Site (Agia Solomoni Catacomb, Medieval Castle, Ancient Odeon etc) Visiting hours: 18:00-23:00 (21/9) 8:00- 18:00 (22-30/9) Free Entrance For further information please contact 99402636 (Ms. Marianna Constanti). FRI, 28 SEP THEATRE & MUSIC PERFORMANCE “La Pisanella” The play is based on a true story taking place in medieval Cyprus in 1330. Organised by A.O. Live Productions Ltd. Venue: Pafos Medieval Castle Square For further information please contact 24622315 (Ms. Andrie Orphanidou). FRI, 28 SEP - SAT, 29 SEP MUSIC PERFORMANCE

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With Greek composer Stamatis Kraounakis. Venue: Pafos Ancient Odeon Time: 21:00 Entrance: €20 For further information please contact 99928901. PAFOS WALK Every Thursday STROLLING AROUND PAFOS TOWN CENTRE (KTIMA) In an effort to get visitors acquainted with Pafos Town Centre (Ktima), which is the newest part of the city of Pafos as opposed to New Pafos, the ancient Hellenistic and Roman Capital of Cyprus, the Municipality of Pafos would like to invite everyone to visit Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) and get to know this part of Pafos, incorrectly considered as merely a shopping area. The walking tour Strolling around Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) aims to provide an overall picture of Pafos and how Pafos Town Centre evolved and developed from the late Byzantine and Medieval times to what as it was called until recently Κtima. The Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) is associated with the local everyday life of the population. For the Pafians though, Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) has so much more to it…. Through historic references, linked with some very important historic phases including Medieval, Ottoman, British and modern times; one will ‘walk’ into the past but will also get better acquainted with the commercial centre of Pafos. The walk is led by a licensed CTO qualified guide. It lasts about two and a half hours, including a half-hour break for refreshments.

Starting point: CTO Information Office, 3 Gladstonos Str. Time: 10:00 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 AGIA NAPA FRI, 28 SEP - SUN, 30 SEP 28TH AGIA NAPA FESTIVAL The programme includes amongst others music concerts with Bambis Tsertos and Sophia Papazoglou (28/9 at 21:00hrs), Marinella and Natasa Theodoridou (29/9 at 21:15hrs), a musical-dance performance with singer Giannis Kritikos and “Rymvos” and “Nostos” Cultural Association of Pissouri dance groups (30/9 at 21:15hrs), other music and dance performances, exhibitions of Cypriot arts and crafts, maps and engravings, photography, painting, icon painting, mosaic, pottery, sculpture, art glass and agriculture as well as shadow theatre performances. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. Venue: Agia Napa Square Time: 19:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 23816307.

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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.