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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

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homeland. These compose the 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. MON, 18 JUN - THU, 12 JUL ART EXHIBITION “Document” A painting/comics exhibition by artist Eleni Nicodemou. 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. WED, 20 JUN - SAT, 14 JUL SCULPTURE EXHIBITION By artist Michalis Mozoras. Venue: Apocalypse Gallery Visiting hours: 10:30-1300 and 16:30-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:30-14:00 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22300150. SUN, 1 JUL OPERA “Cyprus - Corfu: Journeys to the Opera” Soloist: Pantelis Kontos (baritone). Corfu Choir conductor: Christina Kaliaridou. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 22313010). For further information please contact 22313010, 22463144.

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MON, 2 JUL - TUE, 17 JUL 15TH CULTURAL FESTIVAL UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS MON, 2 JUL Music performance with the Himerini Kolymvites band. WED, 4 JUL “Orthodox Chants from Cyprus” - Roman the Melodist Byzantine Choir. SUN, 8 JUL - MON, 9 JUL “Romiosyni” by Vasilis Michaelides - Theatrical workshop of the University of Cyprus. FRI, 13 JUL “Backgammon” based on the play by Dimitris Kehaidis - Buzz Productions Theatre. TUE, 17 JUL Music performance with the “Nebadrud Quartet”. Venue: “Axiothea” Mansion Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10, €5 (students), €25 (ticket card for all performances) For further information and bookings please contact 22894531, 22894532. TUE, 3 JUL - WED, 4 JUL DANCE PERFORMANCE With “Rymvos” Dancing School. Venue: “Skali” Aglantzias Amphitheatre Time: 20:00-22:00 Entrance: €8 For further information and tickets please contact 22348712. TUE, 3 JUL - TUE, 31 JUL 16TH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA A unique festival of ancient Greek drama with the participation of guest performances invited from Cyprus, Greece, Germany, Israel and the United Kingdom. With Greek and English subtitles.

Organised by the Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute in collaboration with the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Under the Auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. TUE, 3, TUE, 10, WED, 11 & THU 12 JUL Cyprus Theatre Organisation, Cyprus “Electra and Orestes, the Trial” based on Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides FRI, 6 JUL Hessian State Theatre Wiesbanden, Germany “Agamemno’s Children” based on Euripides and Sophocles THU, 19 JUL Morphes Ekphrasis Theatre, Greece “Electra”, by Sophocles MON, 23 JUL Mitos Theatre Group, Cyprus “Bacchae” by Euripides FRI, 27 JUL Ruth Kanner Theatre Group, Israel “The Eumenides” by Aeschylus SUN, 29 JUL Magdalena Zira Theatre Group, Cyprus “The Frogs” by Aristophanes TUE, 31 JUL Skull of Yorick Productions, United Kingdom “Antigone” (Opera) by Tommaso Traetta based on Sophocles Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre (School for the Blind) Time: 21:00 Entrance: €17, €10 (soldiers, students and senior citizens). Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77772717) and online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 99542165, 99388160, 77772717. WEBSITE: www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org

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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, dancing 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. TUE, 3 JUL Ethnic music performance with Italian group “Lo Squintetto” combining Mediterranean music traditions with contemporary ethic, pop and jazz music elements. The event is organised in collaboration with Rialto Theatre within the framework of the 7th Ethnic Festival. Venue: Faneromeni Square MON, 9 JUL Music Performance with male vocal quartet “Avanti 4”. Venue: Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipal Hall THU, 12 JUL Ethnic performance with Marseille group “Lo Cor de la Plana” in Occitan, an almost forgotten language. The event is organised in collaboration with Rialto Theatre within the framework of the 7th Ethnic Festival. Venue: Agia Varvara Square THU, 19 JUL A music tribute to great Greek composers Stavros Xarhakos, Mimis Plessas, Giorgos Zambetas, Manos Hadjidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, Vassilis Tsitsanis and Markos Vamvakaris with the “Demetris Fanis” ensemble accompanied by singer Christiana Pavlou. Venue: Pallouriotissa Square MON, 30 JUL

Ethnic performance with Tunisian performer Dorsaf Hamdani, one of the leading representatives of contemporary Arabic music renaissance. The event is organised in collaboration with Rialto Theatre within the framework of the 7th Ethnic Festival. Venue: Faneromeni Square THU, 2 AUG Rock and soul concert with “The Low Spark” group. Venue: Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipal Garden TUE, 28 AUG Rock concert with the “40+ Unplugged” group. Venue: Artos Cultural and Research Foundation, Agioi Omologites Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797004. WEBSITE: www.nicosia.org.cy WED, 4 JUL CHARITY MUSIC CONCERT With Alkistis Protopsalti and Evanthia Rempoutsika in support of the Cyprus Red Cross. Organised by the Cyprus Red Cross. Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre (School for the Blind) Time: 21:00 Entrance: €35, €30. Tickets available online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 77772717, 22666955. WED, 4 JUL - THU, 5 JUL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singers Chrysostomos Fylaktou, Nicole Nikolaidou and Christos Gregoriades. Piano: Chrysostomos Fylaktou.

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Venue: RED Music Stage Time: 21:00 For further information and bookings please contact 22767711. WED, 4 JUL - FRI, 6 JUL 25TH EDON FESTIVAL WED, 4 JUL Concert with Lavrentis Maheritsas, Sakis Boulas, Dimitris Starovas, Miltiades Paschalides and Dionysis Tsaknis. THU, 5 JUL Concert with Filippos Pliatsikas and Eleonora Zouganeli FRI, 6 JUL Concert with Vassilis Papaconstantinou, Tania Kikidi and the band “Kollektiva”. The festival also includes performances by student bands, Cypriot music and traditional dances and a playground for children. Venue: Famagusta Gate Moat Time: 20:00 Entrance: €25 (for all concerts), €15 (for each performance) For further information please contact 22766459. 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.

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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. FRI, 6 JUL GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Cypriot singer-songwriter Alkinoos Ioannides. Venue: Lakatamia Municipal Amphitheatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €30. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22364019). For further information please contact 22380905. SAT, 7 JUL DANCE PERFORMANCE With “Rebel Dancers” Dance School. Featuring: Katerina Stikoudi, Nevma, Babybelle, Pick Up and Gemini. Venue: “Skali” Aglantzias Amphitheatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20 For further information and tickets please contact 22511510, 22316137. MON, 9 JUL - TUE, 10 JUL 6TH JAZZ FESTIVAL - AglaJAZZ 2012 The festival features jazz performances by music groups from Cyprus and abroad. Organised by the Aglantzia Municipality. MON, 9 JUL 1) DKQ - Dimitris Kakavoulis Quartet, Cyprus, Greece 2) Hadar Noiberg Trio - Israel. The performance is organised in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel. TUE, 10 JUL

1) Takoushis - Karapatakis Quintet, Cyprus, Greece 2) Ensemble FisFüz, Germany. The performance is organised in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Cyprus. Venue: Aglantzia Old Square Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22462058. WEBSITE: www.aglantzia.org.cy TUE, 10 JUL INTER-ARTS PERFORMANCE “Collateral Damage” Participating artists: Arianna Economou (choreographer/dancer, director, echo-arts), Dorinda Hulton (director/dramaturg), Peter Hulton (video artist/documenter, arts archives), Ilker Kaptanoglu (musician/composer) and Eser Keçeci (ceramist). Venue: Home for Cooperation Time: 20:30 Free Entrance (registration required) For further information please contact 97772264, 22777046. THU, 12 JUL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With the “Yerolatsitis Quartet” music band. Organised by the Strovolos Municipality. Within the framework of the cultural events programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Agios Demetrios Park, Strovolos Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22470470.

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TUE, 24 JUL - WED, 25 JUL GREEK COMEDY “Sorry…I’m Greek!” The show which is written, directed and presented by Lakis Lazopoulos includes three musicians and four dancers. English subtitles available. Venue: “Skali” Aglantzias Amphitheatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €35 For further information and bookings please contact 99819001, 22462233. THU, 26 JUL GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE A tribute to Greek composer Mimis Plessas with singer Demetris Souroulla accompanied by Annita Constantinou. Organised by the Strovolos Municipality. Within the framework of the cultural events programme of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Takis Zembilas Park, Strovolos Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22470470. 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)

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Every Friday - Strovolos Municipality (Industrial area, traffic lights). Organised by the Nicosia Municipality.

EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL)

FRI, 29 JUN - SUN, 12 AUG EXHIBITION “Maniera Cypria - Lemesos: Fabula, Historia, Memoria” Ancient findings, unearthed from Amathus, Pyrgos, Erimi, Episkopi and Kourion, representative works of medieval sgraffito, glazed ware and byzantine iconography from the Lemesos (Limassol) district (Monagri, Koilani, Pelendri, Amiantos, Arakapas) are set aside and converse with creations by contemporary Cypriot visual artists, which bear and further elaborate on the collective historical, mythological and hagiographical past of the place, drawing on forms and concepts of the Maniera Cypria of the past and giving rise to the Maniera Cypria of today. Contemporary artists hosted in the exhibition include Angelos Makrides, Helene Black, Nicos Charalambides, Savvas Christodoulides, Andreas Chrysochos, Marianna Constanti, John Corbidge, Christos Foukaras, Theodoulos Gregoriou, Demetrakis Gerokostas, Yiota Ioannidou, Elina Ioannou, Kyriakos Kallis, Lia Lapithi, Maria Loizidou, Antonis Neophytou, Eleni Nicodemou, Lefteris Olympios, Stass Paraskos, Kypros Perdios, Christoforos Savva, George Skotinos, Socrates Socratous, Rinos Stefani, Lefteris Tapas, Susan Vargas and Panayiotis Vittis. Curator of the exhibition: Dr. Nadia Anaxagorou. Organised by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality and the

Evagoras & Kathleen Lanitis Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities and the Holy Bishopric of Lemesos. Under the Auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Evagoras Lanitis Centre Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-21:00 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 25342123, 25745919. SAT, 30 JUN - SUN, 1 JUL CHARITY BEACH TENNIS Contestants are invited to compete in three categories: Mens’ Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Participation fee is €10 and participation forms are available at http://istioploikosbeachtennis.wordpress.com/. All proceeds will be donated to the Agios Stephanos Centre for the mentally handicapped and to the Apostolos Pavlos School in Liopetri for children with special needs. Organised by the Rotary Club of Lefkosia-Salamis and the Lemesos (Limassol) Sailing Club. Venue: Lemesos (Limassol) Sailing Club For further information please contact 96720808. WEBSITE: http://istioploikosbeachtennis.wordpress.com SUN, 1 JUL DANCE PERFORMANCE “Winged” The 5th performance of the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Dance Centre. Guest artists: Natalia Sologub and Guy Albouy, principal dancers from the Semperoper Ballet. Artistic Director: Lambros Lambrou.

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Special guest artist: Harris Koushos. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20, €15. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. TUE, 3 JUL - TUE, 31 JUL 16TH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA A unique festival of ancient Greek drama with the participation of guest performances invited from Cyprus, Greece, Germany, Israel and the United Kingdom. With Greek and English subtitles. Organised by the Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute in collaboration with the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. MON, 9 JUL - TUE, 10 JUL Neos Kosmos Theatre, Greece “The Assembly Women” by Aristophanes MON, 16 JUL Mitos Theatre Group, Cyprus “Bacchae” by Euripides WED, 18 JUL - THU, 19 JUL Cyprus Theatre Organisation, Cyprus “Electra and Orestes, the Trial” based on Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides FRI, 20 JUL Morphes Ekphrasis Theatre, Greece “Electra”, by Sophocles FRI, 27 JUL Magdalena Zira Theatre Group, Cyprus “The Frogs” by Aristophanes SAT, 28 JUL Ruth Kanner Theatre Group, Israel “The Eumenides” by Aeschylus

MON, 30 JUL Skull of Yorick Productions, United Kingdom “Antigone” (Opera) by Tommaso Traetta based on Sophocles Venue: Kourion Ancient Theatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €17, €10 (soldiers, students and senior citizens). Tickets available at Musical Paradise Shops (tel. 25344025, 25338995, 25392411) and online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 99542165, 99388160, 77772717. WEBSITE: www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org WED, 4 JUL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek rock band “Gimna Kalodia”. Venue: Friends Rock Bar Time: 22:00 For further information and bookings please contact 99588055. WED, 4 JUL - SUN, 29 JUL 7TH CYPRUS RIALTO ETHNIC - WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL The festival presents well known virtuosi musicians established in the international music scene that search, adopt influences and trends, creating performances that surpass boundaries and frontiers of all kinds. Organised by Rialto Theatre. WED, 4 JUL “Lo Squintetto” - Music performance Venue: Heroes’ Square FRI, 6 JUL Keyvan Chemirani (percussion) and Kyriakos Kalaitzides (oud) - Music performance Venue: Heroes’ Square TUE, 10 JUL “My Sweet Canary” - Documentary Venue: Rialto Theatre

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WED, 11 JUL “Lo Cor de la Plana” - Music performance Venue: Heroes’ Square FRI, 13 JUL Haig Yazdjian - Music performance Venue: Heroes’ Square TUE, 17 JUL “Twice a Stranger” - Film Venue: Rialto Theatre WED, 18 JUL “Sergio Martinez Flamenco Collective” – Music performance Venue: Heroes’ Square WED, 25 JUL Zohar Fresco - Music performance Venue: Heroes’ Square SUN, 29 JUL Dorsaf Hamdani - Music performance Venue: Heroes’ Square Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 77777745. WEBSITE: www.cyprusethnic.com FRI, 6 JUL CHARITY MUSIC CONCERT With Alkistis Protopsalti and Evanthia Rempoutsika in support of the Cyprus Red Cross. Organised by the Cyprus Red Cross. Venue: Kourion Ancient Theatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €35, €30. Tickets available online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 22666955. SAT, 7 JUL GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Cypriot singer-songwriter Alkinoos Ioannides. Venue: Kourion Ancient Theatre Time: 21:00

Entrance: €30 For further information please contact 25934250. SAT, 7 JUL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek low bap group “Active Member”. Venue: Tepee Rock Bar Time: 23:00 Entrance: €15 For further information and bookings please contact 25328222. FRI, 20 JUL - SAT, 21 JUL BALLET PERFORMANCE “Wings of Dance - Stars of World Ballet” A show of soloists and ballet starts from the United States, Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, Spain and Canada from 8 of the most famous ballet theatres in the world. The show combines the most famous piece of great classical ballets. Venue: Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Gardens Theatre Time: 20:30-22:30 Entrance: €60, €40. For tickets please contact 70009393. Tickets also available online at www.cyprus-tickets.com. For further information please contact 25588694. SUN, 22 JUL - SAT 28 JUL KOUMANDARIA FESTIVAL The programme includes events in all 14 villages of the Koumandaria region. The programme includes amongst others Greek music, traditional Cypriot music and dances, theatre performances, visits to wineries and offer of traditional Cypriot delicacies. Venue: Sylikou village (Saturday 28/7). For further information please contact 99536566.

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THU, 26 JUL GREEK COMEDY “Sorry…I’m Greek!” The show which is written, directed and presented by Lakis Lazopoulos includes three musicians and four dancers. English subtitles available. Venue: Municipal Gardens Theatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €35 For further information and bookings please contact 99819001,25588694. SUN, 19 AUG HEAVY METAL CONCERT With American heavy metal band “Iced Earth”. Opening act: Armageddon Rev.16:16. Venue: Kourion Ancient Theatre Time: 18:00 Entrance: €35, €30 (presale) For further information please contact 96580654. 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. OPEN AIR CREATIVE MARKET Every 2nd Saturday of the month An art crafts market by independent artistis and creative people. Venue: Old Fruit and Vegetable Market (Pantopoulio) Time: 9:00-18:00 Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies). For further information please contact 99073100.

EVENTS IN LARNAKA 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

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For further information please contact 24657745, 24629333. MON, 2 JUL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singers Marinella and Natassa Theodoridou. Within the framework of the Larnaka Festival. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €35, €30, €25. Tickets available at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre Box Office (tel. 24665795) and online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 24657745. TUE, 3 JUL - TUE, 31 JUL 16TH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA A unique festival of ancient Greek drama with the participation of guest performances invited from Cyprus, Greece, Germany, Israel and the United Kingdom. With Greek and English subtitles. Organised by the Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute in collaboration with the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Under the Auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. FRI, 6 JUL Cyprus Theatre Organisation, Cyprus “Electra and Orestes, the Trial” based on Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €17, €10 (soldiers, students and senior citizens). Tickets available at THOC box office (tel. 77772717) and online at www.tickethour.com.cy.

For further information please contact 99542165, 99388160, 77772717. WEBSITE: www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org SAT, 7 JUL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With German Dj and producer duo Cosmic Gate, Wippenberg and vocalist Emma Hewitt. Venue: CTO Beach, Dhekelia Road Time: 19:00 Entrance: €30, €20, €15 For further information please contact 99310031, 77772939. SUN, 8 JUL POETRY NIGHT BY MOONLIGHT Tribute to the Cypriot poet Paul Baldassera presented by actors of the “Skala” Theatre. Within the framework of the Larnaka Festival. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Larnaka Marina Pier Time: 21:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 24657745. FRI, 13 JUL BALLET PERFORMANCE “Spartacus” By the Moscow State Academic Classical Ballet Theatre on music by Aram Khatchaturian. Artistic directors: Natalia Kasatkina and Vladimir Vasiliev. Within the framework of the Larnaka Festival. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €30, €25, €20, €15 (children under 12 years old). Tickets available at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre Box Office (tel. 24665795) and online at www.tickethour.com.cy.

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For further information please contact 24657745. SUN, 22 JUL GREEK MUSIC CONCERT With songwriter Giorgos Theofanous and and singers Glykeria and Kostas Makedonas. Within the framework of the Larnaka Festival. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: “Kamares” Old Aqueduct of Larnaka Time: 21:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 24657745. MON, 23 JUL GREEK COMEDY “Sorry…I’m Greek!” The show which is written, directed and presented by Lakis Lazopoulos includes three musicians and four dancers. English subtitles available. Within the framework of the Larnaka Festival. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €50, €35, €20 (children under 12 years old). Tickets available at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre Box Office (tel. 24665795) and online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 24657745, 99819001. TUE, 24 JUL GREEK MUSIC CONCERT “Aristophanes’ Acharnians and Plutus and songs for young troubadours” With singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos and the “Diastasis” Cultural Association. Within the framework of the

Larnaka Festival. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €25, €15 (children under 12 years old). Tickets available at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre Box Office (tel. 24665795) and online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 24657745. TUE, 31 JUL GREEK MUSIC CONCERT With singers Haris Alexiou and Demetra Galani. Within the framework of the Larnaka Festival. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €35. Tickets available at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre Box Office (tel. 24665795) and online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 24657745. FRI, 10 AUG - SAT, 11 AUG SUMMERLAND FESTIVAL 2012 A two day festival full of electronic dance music. Organised by MAD CY and Deejay Radio. Venue: Foinikoudes Promenade Time: 16:00-04:00 Entrance: €80, €60, €50, €40. Tickets available online at www.summerland-festival.com. For further information please contact 70088007. WEBSITE: www.summerland-festival.com. LARNAKA WALKS Every Wednesday LARNAKA-PAST AND PRESENT

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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. 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

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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 29, JUN - SUN, 1 JUL PAFOS HARBOUR MUSIC FESTIVAL The festival includes among others music performances by “Frontline”, “Latin Touch and “Ethnic Cypriot Group”, dance performances, percussion workshops, djs and an arts and crafts market. Venue: Pafos Harbour Time: 12:00-0:00 Entrance: €25 (3-day pass), €10 (day pass) For further information please contact 99238660, 99189615. TUE, 3 JUL - TUE, 31 JUL 16TH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA A unique festival of ancient Greek drama with the participation of guest performances invited from Cyprus, Greece, Germany, Israel and the United Kingdom. With Greek and English subtitles.

Organised by the Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute in collaboration with the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Under the Auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. WED, 4 JUL Hessian State Theatre Wiesbaden, Germany “Agamemnon’s Children” based on Euripides and Sophocles SAT, 14 JUL Cyprus Theatre Organisation, Cyprus “Electra and Orestes, the Trial” based on Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides WED, 18 JUL Morphes Ekphrasis Theatre, Greece “Electra”, by Sophocles SAT, 21 JUL Mitos Theatre Group, Cyprus “Bacchae” by Euripides THU, 26 JUL Magdalena Zira Theatre Group, Cyprus “The Frogs” by Aristophanes Venue: Pafos Ancient Odeon Time: 21:00 Entrance: €17, €10 (soldiers, students and senior citizens). Tickets available at Stokkos Kiosk (tel. 26947037), Time Out Kiosk (tel. 26949522) and online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 99542165, 99388160, 77772717. WEBSITE: www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org SAT, 7 JUL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With newly established band “Nebadrud Quartet”, whose music ranges from classical Arabic to modern Western. Venue: Paradise Place, Pomos Time: 21:30

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For further information please contact 26342537. 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 SAT, 7 JUL MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Sakis Rouvas. Venue: Makronissos Beach Club Time: 21:00 Entrance: €100, €60, €50, €40, €30 For further information and bookings please contact 99888327. FRI, 24 AUG - SAT, 25 AUG 3RD AGIA NAPA YOUTH FESTIVAL The programme includes among others music performances by Greek rock singers Katsimiha Brothers (24/8) and Vassilis Papaconstantinou (25/8). Venue: Agia Napa Municipal Stadium Time: 17:00 Entrance: €25 (2 day pass) For further information please contact 23816307.

EVENTS IN DERYNEIA TUE, 3 JUL - TUE, 31 JUL 16TH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA

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A unique festival of ancient Greek drama with the participation of guest performances invited from Cyprus, Greece, Germany, Israel and the United Kingdom. With Greek and English subtitles. Organised by the Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute in collaboration with the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Under the Auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. WED, 4 JUL Cyprus Theatre Organisation, Cyprus “Electra and Orestes, the Trial” based on Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides Venue: Deryneia Municipal Amphitheatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €17, €10 (soldiers, students and senior citizens). Tickets available at THOC box office (tel. 77772717) and online at www.tickethour.com.cy. For further information please contact 99542165, 99388160, 77772717. WEBSITE: www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org

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.