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March 2014 THU, 20 FEB - SUN, 2 MAR CARNIVAL Carnival is a ten-day period of fun and eating, prior to fifty days of fasting, before Easter. During the first week called Meat Week, it is allowed to eat meat, whereas during the second week known as Cheese Week, only cheese and other dairy products are consumed. Carnival festivities begin on Thursday of the Meat Week. Carnival parades and fancy-dress balls are very popular. MON, 3MAR GREEN MONDAY The first day of Lent, a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty day fasting period, during which Christians prepare themselves to receive the Redeemer, shunning meat and dairy products and living on a vegetarian diet. Events and activities take place in all towns and villages: Agia Napa: Cape Greco Larnaka: Tekke Grove Pafos: Kato Pafos (Faros Beach) Pervolia village (Larnaka District): Rigena Medieval Tower (tel.:24423330) Polis: Polis Municipal Beach SAT, 1 MAR - SAT, 5 APR 1ST CYPRUS WALKING FESTIVAL The festival offers a variety of walking tours in Akamas, Kavo Gkreko and Troodos National Forest Parks for every level of fitness. Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Forestry Department. The full programme of the festival and reservation details are available at www.visitcyprus.com.

MON, 3 MAR - THU, 13 MAR CYPRUS WOMEN’S CUP 2014 Participating national women’s football teams: England, Italy, Finland, Canada, The Netherlands, France, Scotland, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland and Republic of Ireland. Organised by Erinor Tours Ltd. Venues: - GSZ Stadium, Larnaka - GSP Stadium, Lefkosia - Tasos Markos Stadium, Paralimni For further information please contact 24625510. WEBSITE: www.cypruswomenscup.net SUN, 25 MAR 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)

WED, 12 JUN (2013) - SAT, 30 JUN (2014) EXHIBITION “Cyprus and Geology. Science Environment - Culture” The exhibition presents the genesis and the emergence of the island of Cyprus. With the use of photographs, diagrams, 1

March 2014 minerals, fossils, artefacts etc., the visitor learns about the geological processes which gave birth to an island with unique geology, topographic features microclimatological conditions and fertile soil covered with thick forest and a great variety of flora and fauna and with abundant water and mineral resources as well as hydrocarbons. All these elements together with its geographical position at the crossroads between three continents formed the basis for an excellent habitat for people and of a ten thousand years long history of art and civilization. The exhibition is not only for geoscientists but also for many other scientists such as historians, archaeologists, agronomists, mining and civil engineers, hydrologists, doctors for the evolution of medicine and pharmacology in Cyprus, teachers and professors for teaching purposes as well as for everyone who wants to know Cyprus. Organised by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation. Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, Phaneromenis Str. Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun). Closed on bank holidays. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22128157. WEBSITE: www.boccf.org SAT, 30 NOV - SUN, 30 MAR ART EXHIBITION “Other Indications” The exhibition is the result of the collaboration of a team of Cypriot scholars formed upon the initiative of the Centre

consisting of Elena Parpa, researcher and curator, Elena Stylianou, Assistant Prof. in Art History and Theory at the European University Cyprus, Yiannis Toumazis, Director of the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Evi Tselika, Fine Art Programme Coordinator at the University of Nicosia and Nadina Paphitou, Archival Consultant and former head of BOC Historical Archive at Bank of Cyprus. The result of the collective effort is an experimental approach to curational practices, through art projects that meet at the Centre’s premises as “other indications”, highlighting the varied approaches used in the production of artworks, exhibitions, knowledge and history. The exhibition coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Centre. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre NiMAC). Venue: The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (Old Power House) Visiting hours: 10:00-21:00 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797400. WEBSITE: www.nimac.org.cy FRI, 31 JAN - SAT, 26 APR ART EXHIBITION “Reload the Current Page” A solo exhibition by artist Michael Anastassiades featuring an installation of conceptual object. Venue: Point Centre for Contemporary Art Visiting hours: 11:00-18:00 (Tue-Fri), 11:00-15:00 (Sat). Closed on Sun-Mon. Exhibition can also viewed by appointment outside opening hours. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22662053. 2

March 2014 FRI, 21 FEB - SAT, 8 MAR ART EXHIBITION With paintings by artist Maria Tourou. Venue: Apocalypse Gallery Visiting hours: 10:30-13:00 and 16:30-20:00 (daily), 10:30-14:00 (Sat). Close on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22300150. SUN, 23 FEB - FRI, 7 MAR CERAMICS EXHIBITION With works by artists Elisia Athanatou, Sotiroulla Georgiadou, Giorgos Georgiadis, Varvara Georgiou, Louis Castan, Vasos Demetriou, Fotos Demetriou, Koulla Kalvari, Avgoustinos Kontos, Christina Constantinou-Giusti, Stavros Petsas, Marina Pieridou, Stavros Stavrou, Joumana Sayegh and Efthymios Symeou. Organised by Visual Artists Cyprus. Venue: “To Fytorio”, Nicosia Municipal Gardens Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22681088. TUE, 25 FEB - FRI, 28 MAR ART EXHIBITION “Contact point” A joint exhibition by artists Maria Lianou and Marina Gerali. Venue: Centre of Contemporary Art Diatopos Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 11:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22766117.

SAT, 1 MAR CONCERT “The FlevaRes Artists Concert” The concert features “The Scottish Voices” and performers from both the faculty and the student body of the EUC School of Arts, with works by the FlevaRes Resident-Composers at the Vasilias Nikoklis Inn, Graham Hair, Vasiliki Legaki and Lewis Wolstanholme. Organised by the “FlevaRes Project in collaboration with the European University Cyprus. Venue: Cultural Centre, European University Cyprus Time: 19:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22713000. WED, 5 MAR CONCERT With the Dudok String Quartet from Holland. The programme includes works by Haydn, Webern and Schumann. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation in collaboration with the Embassy of the Netherlands in Cyprus. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15, €10 (concessions, students). Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharostickets.org SAT, 8 MAR 4TH CHARITY VIENNA BALL The programme includes a cocktail reception, a formal dinner and live music and dance performances. Dress code: 3

March 2014 Long evening or ball dress, tail-coat, tuxedo or dress uniform. Venue: Hilton Nicosia Time: 19:00 Entrance: €100, €60, €25 For further information please contact 97810011 (Greek), 97810022 (English), 97810033 (Russian). WEBSITE: www.viennaball-cyprus.com WED, 12 MAR EUROPEAN SHORT FILM BOUQUET A screening event of selected European short films. The programme consists of eight films of German, French, Austrian and Dutch filmmakers, with animation, fiction, documentary as well as experimental films with various thematic and aesthetic approaches. Organised by ARTos Foundation in collaboration with the Goethe Institut, the Institut Francais, the Embassy of Austria and the Embassy of the Netherlands. Venue: ARTos Foundation Time: 20:30 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22445455. WEBSITE: www.artosfoundation.org THU, 20 MAR RECITAL With musicians Yuri Zhislin (violin/viola) and Katya Apekisheva (piano). The programme includes works by Schubert, Brahms, Schnittke and Tchaikovsky. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15, €10 (concessions, students). Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org.

For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharostickets.org FRI, 21 MAR FAMILY CONCERT “A sound that got lost, a bull, a rabbit and a turtle” A family concert with slide projections for children of ages 7 and above with musicians Nicos Pittas (violin) and Nicos Ioannou (double bass). Narrator: Alkis Baltas. With soloist Lambis Vassiliadis (piano). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 17:00 Entrance: €5 (adults). Free entrance for children and young people under 18 years old. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22410181). For further information please contact 22463144, 22410181. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SUN, 2 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Leonidas Balafas. Venue: Diachroniki Music Stage Time: 21:30 For further information and reservations please contact 99783455. THU, 13 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Yiannis Kotsiras. Venue: RED Music Stage Time: 21:30 For further information and reservations please contact 22767711.

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March 2014 SAT, 15 MAR CONCERT “Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete works for violin and piano” - Concert III Beethoven’s sonatas for violin and piano by Cypriot soloists Nikos Pittas (violin) and Nikolas Constantinou (piano). Part of a series of four concerts. Organised by Ledra Music Soloists. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 19:30-21:00 Entrance: €15 (single concert), €25 (two concerts), €35 (three concerts), €40 (four concerts), €12 (concessions). Free entrance for children up to 15 years. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office on concert nights and online at www.ledramusic.org. For further information please contact 22352355. WEBSITE: www.ledramusic.org

available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22410181). For further information please contact 22463144, 22410181. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy

THU, 20 MAR - FRI, 21 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Peggy Zina. Venue: RED Music Stage Time: 21:30 (20/3), 22:30 (21/3) For further information and reservations please contact 22767711.

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.

FRI, 21 MAR CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “Music, invention of the Gods” With soloist Lambis Vassiliadis (piano). The programme includes works by F. Mendelssohn, Fr. Chopin and W. A. Mozart. Conductor: Marios Papadopoulos. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets

SAT, 22 MAR CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT With musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Laura Rodgers and Nataly Neophytou (oboe), Ayşe Karaoğlan (violin), Vladimir Tkachenko (viola) and Petros Gospondinov (cello). The programme includes works by Mozart, Britten etc. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144.

Every Monday Pallouriotissa and Kaimakli: The Past Restored 5

March 2014 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 22674264. HORSE RACES Organised by the Nicosia Horse Race Club. For further information please contact the Nicosia Race Club tel. 22782727. OPEN AIR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETS Every Wednesday and Saturday “OCHI” Square - (Lefkosia within the walls) Every Friday - Strovolos Municipality (Industrial area, traffic lights). Organised by the Nicosia Municipality.

FLEA MARKET OF NICOSIA The first indoor flea market in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where one can find new and used books, toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, clothes, household items, collectibles and antiques as well as a coffee shop. Every Saturday and Sunday Venue: 2, Yianni Koromia Street, Kaimakli Time: 9:00-20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22432478.

EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) SAT, 15 FEB - SAT, 15 MAR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “New Talent Show Volume I” Participating photographers: Sarah Malian, Pavlos Vryonides and Silvio Rusmigo. Organised by 6x6 Centre for Photography. Venue: 6x6 Centre for Photography Visiting hours: 9:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 25354810. SUN, 16 FEB - SUN, 28 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Council. SUN, 2 MAR Traditional Cypriot songs and dances with the “I Las Music Ensemble” SUN, 9 MAR Well-known Greek classics with the “Evi Kapatai Music Ensemble” 6

March 2014 SUN, 16 MAR “Music of the World” with the “Romantic Trio” SUN, 23 MAR Traditional Cypriot dances with the “E.A.C Dance Group of Lefkosia Region” SUN, 30 MAR Traditional Cypriot and Greek dances with the “Folkloristic Association of Limassol” Venue: “Onesilos” Seaside Theatre. Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 25323211, 25362756.

For further information and reservations please contact 99614100.

WED, 19 FEB - FRI, 28 MAR 8TH MASK EXHIBITION Featuring traditional ceramic masks from Venice, Perou and Africa. Venue: Theomaria Art Gallery Visiting hours: 9:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:00 (Mon-Sat). Closed on Sunday. For further information please contact 25745777. WEBSITE: www.theomariaartgallery.com

2) THU, 6 MAR CONCERT With the National Accordion Orchestra “Pavel Smirnov” of St Petersburg. Time: 22:30

THU, 20 FEB - SUN, 2 MAR CARNIVAL Various Carnival related festivities including the entrance of the King of Carnival on 20/2, the Grand parade on 2/3 and more. Organised by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality. Venue: Various locations For further information and the full list of events please contact 25745919, 25342153. SAT, 1 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Leonidas Balafas. Venue: Ravens Time: 22:00 Entrance: €10

WED, 5 MAR - MON, 31 MAR THE ARTS AND CULTURE OF RUSSIA (RUSSIAN CULTURAL MONTH) Organised by Papadopoulos and Schinis Productions Ltd. Events’ Programme: 1) WED, 5 MAR - MON, 31 MAR EXHIBITION “The History of the Kremlin Ballet”

3) FRI, 7 MAR CONCERT With the “Terem” traditional instruments quartet Time: 20:30 4) FRI, 21 MAR CONCERT A night with Russian “Romanza” with Leonid Serebrennikov Time: 20:30 5) THU, 27 MAR CONCERT With the “Russian Symphonic 21st Century Orchestra” in the works of Russian and Soviet composers Time: 20:30 6) FRI, 28 MAR CONCERT Russian arias and songs with Bolshoi theatre soloists Time: 20:30 7

March 2014 7) SUN, 30 MAR CHILDREN PERFORMANCE With songs and fairytales with presenter Piotr Tataritski and the “Russian Symphonic 21st Century Orchestra” Time: 11:00 & 16:00 Venue (for all events): Evagoras Lanitis Centre Entrance: Tickets available at “Irinis Str.” Box Office (tel. 25878744), at all ACS Shops islandwide and online at www.tickethour.com.cy For further information please contact 77777040. FRI, 7 MAR - SUN, 9 MAR 14TH CONTEMPORARY DANCE PLATFORM An annual institution presenting works by artists and different dance groups in the field of contemporary dance. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre in co-operation with the Dance House Lemesos and the Lemesos Municipality. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €5 (each day), €10 (for all performances). Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information and the full programme of performances please contact 77777745. WED, 12 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Yiannis Kotsiras. Musicians: Akis Katsoupakis (piano), Vangelis Machairas (bouzouki, mandolin) and Kostas Michalos (guitar). 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. SUN, 16 MAR 8TH LIMASSOL INTERNATIONAL MARATHON Events include a Marathon, a Half Marathon, a 10km Health Race, a 5km Corporate Race, a 5km City Race and a 1km Children/Student Race. Organised by Lemesos (Limassol) City Authorities. Venue: Promenade (Molos) Time: All day event For further information please contact 25880102. WEBSITE: http://www.limassolmarathon.com TUE, 18 MAR THEATRE (in Russian) “Wife enore” A smart and lyric comedy about the relationships between men and women by Moscow’s Luna Theatre. Director: Paul Ursula. Leading roles: Anna Terehova, Oleg Marusev and Vladimir Majsuradze. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 19:00 Entrance: €25, €20 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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March 2014 SUN, 23 MAR CONCERT A joint concert of “Aris Choir of Limassol” and “The Experimental Choir of Rodos Municipality” with songs of famous Greek composers and extract of operatic music. Directors: Marinos Mitellas and Giorgos Sakellarides. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Entrance: €10, €8 Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745.

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

MON, 24 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Paola accompanied by Tamta and Stan. Venue: Monte Caputo Time: 23:00 For further information and reservations please contact 99994040.

Offered by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association.

MON, 24 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Giorgos Tsalikis. Venue: Empire Bar Time: 23:00 Entrance: €20 (including one drink) For further information and reservations please contact 99496097.

For further information on the walks please contact 25362756.

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

Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.

GERMASOGEIA WALKS Every Wednesday (in English) October to April. 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 9

March 2014 Germasogeia. It is bounded by the sea in the south and on its north it has as a physical boundary, the water dam of Germasogeia fed by the river Amathos coming from the mountains of Troodos. The tour also includes a visit to the water dam of Germasogeia. 2. Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia This tour aims to discover the nature of Germasogeia. The idea is to walk away from the village to the serene surroundings of the area and enjoy a relaxing stroll wandering the hills of Germasogeia. The participants of the tour will enjoy a ride in the old Bedford bus, which drives partly through an earthen road. They will walk (there is some up hill walking) for more than half an hour along the nature trail of the area off Phinicaria laid out by the Forestry Department and enjoy the magnificent view of the water dam and river. In the winter colourful flowers and shrubs cover the valley. The herbs and wild flowers and tree blossoms give a variety of colours and scents. Starting Point: CTO Information Office, 22 Georgiou A´, Potamos tis Germasogeias, Eastern Entrance of Dasoudi Beach, Tourist area, Germasogeia. Time: 10.00-13.00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary, by Tuesday afternoon at the latest, giving name and hotel. The minimum number of participants for the walks to take place is 10 people. 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: Medieval Castle Square Time: 9:00-18:00 Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies). For further information please contact 99073100.

EVENTS IN LARNAKA SUN, 16 FEB - SUN, 30 NOV MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Larnaka Municipality. SUN, 2 MAR “Love stories…and other songs” with the “Avra Siati Music Ensemble” SUN, 9 MAR Traditional Cypriot songs and dances with the “Cultural Association of Ora” SUN, 16 MAR Traditional Cypriot songs, dances and “tsiattista” with the “E.A.C Dance Group of Larnaka-Ammochostos Region” SUN, 23 MAR

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March 2014 Traditional Cypriot songs and dances with the “Vima Folklore Association” SUN, 30 MAR Italian and Greek Music with the “Leonidas Pitsillides Music Ensemble” Venue: Larnaka Seafront Stage, Foinikoudes. Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 24654322. SUN, 2 MAR CARNIVAL PARTY With Greek band “48 Ores” and Loukia Slavi. Venue: Lush Beach Bar Time: 22:00 For further information and reservations please contact 70008089. SUN, 9 MAR CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP 2014 Cycling Race - Class 1. Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation. Venue: Voroklini village For further information please contact 99694900. WEBSITE: www.cyclingcy.com MON, 10 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With famous guitarists Uli Jon Roth (Scorpions) and Gus. G. (Firewind, Ozzy Osborne) accompanied on stage by frontmen Jorn Lande (Masterplan) and Mats Leven (Candlemass). Venue: Savino Live Time: TBA For further information and reservations please contact 24620861. MON, 17 MAR - MON, 24 MAR THE CYPRUS GRAND PRIX TRAP - SKEET - DOUBLE TRAP

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Organised by the Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation. Venue: Larnaka Olympic Shooting Range For further information please contact 22449822, 99675154. WEBSITE: www.cssf-shooting.org

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 11

March 2014 Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings please contact 24654322. LARNAKA CITY CRUISERS (BIKING TOURS) Tourists and locals alike can view the sights of Larnaka from a different angle by renting a ‘City Cruiser’ biking tour. The special passenger bikes - which look a little like buggy carts with pedals - are already popular in other European destinations where riders (with very strong legs!) cycle with their passengers in the back enjoying the sights. The bikes are an environmentally friendly way to travel as they use a solar-powered battery, meet all European safety standards and are operated by trained riders who know firstaid. They are also suitable for people with disabilities. There are three tours on offer: The City Centre Tour (which takes in the town centre with all its shops), The Arts and Culture Tour (which takes in the workshops and galleries of Larnaka), and a Historical Tour Around the Town (which takes in the museums, churches and ancient monuments). These are the first bikes of their kind on the island and are certain to offer something unique to anyone who wants to see Larnaka and its sights in a memorable way. Cost: €12 (45 - 50 minutes) per bike (for two persons) with rider. For further information contact 70005960 or [email protected].

Website: www.larnakaregion.com

EVENTS IN PAFOS FRI, 14 FEB - SAT, 15 MARCH ART EXHIBITION “Works on Paper” A group drawing exhibition by artists Eduard Bezembinder, Melita Kouta and Sophia Papacosta. Venue: Chiaki Kamikawa Contemporary Art Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-18:00 (Thu, Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sun-Wed. Free Entrance For further information please contact 99311225. WEBSITE: www.c-kamikawa.com/studio SUN, 16 FEB - SUN, 28 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Pafos Municipality. SUN, 2 MAR Songs by famous Greek composers with the “Kastro Folklore Association” SUN, 9 MAR Traditional Cypriot music and dances with the “Ieroi Kipoi Cultural Association” SUN, 16 MAR “From Ethnic to Modern Jazz” with the “Pafos Jazz Group” SUN, 23 “All the Jazz” with the “Blue Voice Jazz Ensemble” SUN, 30 MAR Traditional Greek and Cypriot dances with the “Cultural Association of Kato Pafos” 12

March 2014 Venue: Archaeological Park Entrance, Limanaki, Kato Pafos Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 26932841, 26930521. SUN, 9 MAR CYPRUS MARATHON Events include a Marathon, a Half Marathon and a 10km Road Race. Organised by Niki Sports Management. Venue: Pafos Medieval Fort Square (Start/Finish) Time: Start times: - Marathon: 7.30 hrs - Half Marathon: 8.30 hrs - 10km Road Race: 8.30 hrs Race/Entry Fees: €50 (Marathon), €35 (Half Marathon), €25 (10 km Road Race) For further information please contact 22370396, 99436826. WEBSITE: http://www.cyprusmarathon.com THU, 20 MAR CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “Music, invention of the Gods” With soloist Lambis Vassiliadis (piano). The programme includes works by F. Mendelssohn, Fr. Chopin and W. A. Mozart. Conductor: Marios Papadopoulos. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Markideion Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 26932571). For further information please contact 22463144, 26932571. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy

PAFOS WALK Every Thursday STROLLING AROUND PAFOS TOWN CENTRE (KTIMA) In an effort to get visitors acquainted with Pafos Town Centre (Ktima), which is the newest part of the city of Pafos as opposed to New Pafos, the ancient Hellenistic and Roman Capital of Cyprus, the Municipality of Pafos would like to invite everyone to visit Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) and get to know this part of Pafos, incorrectly considered as merely a shopping area. The walking tour Strolling around Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) aims to provide an overall picture of Pafos and how Pafos Town Centre evolved and developed from the late Byzantine and Medieval times to what as it was called until recently Κtima. The Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) is associated with the local everyday life of the population. For the Pafians though, Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) has so much more to it…. Through historic references, linked with some very important historic phases including Medieval, Ottoman, British and modern times; one will ‘walk’ into the past but will also get better acquainted with the commercial centre of Pafos. The walk is led by a licensed CTO qualified guide. It lasts about two and a half hours, including a half-hour break for refreshments. Starting point: CTO Information Office, 8 Agoras Str. Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Pafos Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism 13

March 2014 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 AMMOCHOSTOS THU, 14 NOV - THU, 20 MAR AGIA NAPA CULTURAL WINTER Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. THU, 6 MAR “Let’s have fun” with the “Shiakallis Dance Group” THU, 13 MAR “Romantic Memories” with the “Romantic Trio” and the “Rythmos Dance Association” THU, 20 MAR “Music-Dance Traditonal passages” with the “Kimon Xylotymbou Dance Group” and the “Agia Napa Municipal Dance Group”. Venue: Agia Napa Municipal Conference Hall Time: 20:00 Free Entrance 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.

FRI, 7 MAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Leonidas Balafas. Venue: Koursaros Rock Bar Time: 22:00 For further information and reservations please contact 99852419. 14