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SAT, 21 DEC - WED, 1 JAN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS Festivities take place all over Cyprus. Events and displays, Christmas carols and celebrations in all towns. SUN, 6 JAN EPIPHANY DAY Following a special Mass at the Cathedral of each town, a religious procession takes place down to the sea, at around 10:30 hrs, leading to a ceremonial baptism of the Holy Cross into the sea. During the ceremony, the Bishop throws the Holy Cross into the sea and young men dive into the water to retrieve the cross and return it to the Bishop. Further information on each town is provided below. 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,

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 FRI, 22 NOV - MON, 6 JAN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS The festivities include an ice-skating ring, a carousel, face painting, music and dance performances and many more. Organised by the Nicosia Municipality. Venue: “Constanza” Moat

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For further information please contact 95170744, 23724744 (8:00-16:00). FRI, 6 DEC - TUE, 6 JAN CHRISTMAS AVENUE For a month a section of Makariou Avenue will be closed for cars and open only for pedestrians. This is part of a series of initiatives to revitalize the avenue and its surrounding streets and attract more visitors to the area. During this period the avenue will host 18 miniature wooden houses with hot beverages, food and sweets, Christmas ornaments, children’s activities as well as music performances and many more. Organised by the “Lefkosiazo” volunteer group in collaboration with the (Nicosia) Municipality. Venue: Makariou Avenue (various locations) Free Entrance For further information and the full programme of activities please visit Facebook/Lefkosiazo, www.nicosia.org.cy. WED, 11 DEC - TUE, 15 JAN EXHIBITION “Illustrating the History of Cyprus. The collection of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia in a dialogue with the artworks of Kyriaki Costa and Louiza Kaimakli” The exhibition presents the illustrations created by artists Kyriaki Costa and Louzia Kaimakli following the chronological order related to the course of the History of Nicosia and the History of Cyprus in general. The visitor can re-experience the Museum’s collections and at the same time observe the contemporary artistic creation. By introducing the pieces onto the space of the permanent collection a dialogue is

generated between the Museum’s artefacts and objects, illustrating and reflecting historical events, historical moments, historical figures and many more. This discreet visual art intervention enables the viewer to re-live and re-examine the Museum collections through contemporary artistic creation. Organised by the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia. Venue: Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun), 10:00-22:00 (Wed). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22661475. MON, 16 DEC - SAT, 14 JAN ART EXHIBITION “Microcosms” The third solo exhibition of artist and poet Vakis Loizides. Venue: Opus 39 Gallery Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Mon), 10:30-12:30 and 17:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri), 10:30-12:30 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22424983. FRI, 3 JAN ROCK PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Vassilis Papaconstantinou. Venue: RED Music Stage Time: 22:30 For further information and reservations please contact 22767711. FRI, 3 JAN - SAT, 4 JAN LEFKOSIA LOOP FESTIVAL The third annual loop festival taking place in Lefkosia (Nicosia) featuring a range of

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music performances, dance performances and video collaborations of visual artists and looping musicians. Participating artists: MC Xander (UK), NT Wave (Croatia), Biruta Ozolina & DJ Monsta (Latvia), On lacrimae (Greece), Awakened (Greece), Vasiliki Anastasiou (Cyprus), Maria-Christina and the 7 pedals (UK), Kalakatsounas (Cyprus), Jannis Plsamatik (Cyprus), Microseq (Cyprus), Tune In (Cyprus) and Foot Music (Cyprus, UK). Organised by Louvana Records and the Cyprus Music Information Centre, under the umbrella of the European programme “Minstrel Project”. Venue: WhereHaus 612 Time: 19:30 Entrance: €15 (for both days), €10 (for 1 day) For further information and bookings please contact 70007610. WEBSITE: www.LefkosiaLoopFestival.com MON, 6 JAN - TUE, 7 JAN GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singer/songwriter Christos Thiveos. Accompanied by musicians Maximos Drakos (piano) and Vaso Demetriou (guitar). Venue: Enallax Time: 21:00 For further information and reservations please contact 22430121. FRI, 10 JAN CONCERT With Cyprus Symphony Orchestra soloists Svetlana Ristić (flute), Laura Rodgers (oboe), Dusko Žarković (clarinet), Giovanni Galetti (bassoon) and Kelly Alijani (horn). The programme includes works by W. A. Mozart, K. Nikitas, S. Minchaelides, L. Delibes and H. Chr.

Lumbye. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 year old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22410181). For further information please contact 22463144, 22410181. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SAT, 11 JAN METAL CONCERT With Italian metal band “Dark Quarterer”. Guest act: Cypriot band “Dark Poetry”. Venue: Stoa Lefkosias (Backroom) Time: 21:00 Entrance: €12 For further information and bookings please contact 22875822. THU, 16 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE Greek singer/songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos participates in this unique celebration of Evgenios Spatharis Shadow Theatre Museum Exhibition. He will be accompanied by a team of selected soloists from Greece, performing a collection of songs which have been used by Evgenios Spatharis during his performances. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20. Tickets available online at www.tickethour.com.cy (tel. 77777040). For further information please contact 22313010.

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FRI, 17 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE “Tribute to Manos Hadjidakis” With singer Vasilis Gisdakis. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Greek Embassy in Cyprus, on the occasion of the Greek Presidency of the EU Council. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 year old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22313010). For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SAT, 25 JAN CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT With musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Gareth Griffiths and Andreas Yiannakouras (trumpet), Marios Stylianou (trombone) and Andreas Theocharous (tuba). The programme includes works by Palestrina, Sousa, Farnaby, Skalkottas, Debussy, Bernstein and more. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 17:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. SUN, 26 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer/songwriter Kostas Hatzis. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20. Tickets available online at www.tickethour.com.cy (tel. 77777040).

For further information please contact 22313010. MON, 27 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer/songwriter Demetra Galani. Venue: RED Music Stage Time: 22:30 For further information and reservations please contact 22767711. FRI, 31 JAN CONCERT With Cyprus Symphony Orchestra soloists Laura Rodgers (English horn), Gareth Griffiths (trumpet) and Angelos Angelides (clarinet). The programme includes works by S. Serghi, A. Copland, W. Lutoslawski and J. V. Vorísek. Conductor: Dejan Savić. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 year old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22410181). For further information please contact 22463144, 22410181. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WALKS Get to know the capital by walking Within the framework of wider efforts to get foreign visitors better acquainted with the old city within the walls, the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality from 1987 established a series of thematic walking tours. These tours have been reorganised to present various new aspects of the old

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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 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)

TUE, 10 DEC - FRI, 10 JAN PAINTING EXHIBITION By Cypriot artist Andreas Efstathiou. Organised by Gallery Morfi. Venue: Gallery Morfi Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00 (Tue-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Mon & Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 25378733.

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TUE, 31 DEC - WED, 1 JAN GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singer/songwriter Lakis Papadopoulos. Venue: Perama Time: TBA For further information and reservations please contact 25373763. THU, 2 JAN ROCK PERFORMANCE With Greek singer/songwriter Vassilis Papaconstantinou. Venue: Perama Time: 22:00 For further information and reservations please contact 25373763. FRI, 3 JAN GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With songs ranging from the Cretan tradition to the taverns in Athens (laiko). Organised by the Cultural Group of Akrotiri. Venue: Saint George 1930 Time: 20:00 Entrance: €12 For further information and bookings please contact 99667712. SAT, 4 JAN GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singers Christos Thiveos and Miltos Paschalides. Venue: Ravens Time: 22:00 Entrance: €25, €22 (presale) For further information and tickets please contact 99614100. SUN, 5 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek music dance producers Claydee and Dimension-X.

Venue: Breeze Down Town Time: 23:30 For further information and reservations please contact 70005868. THU, 9 JAN CONCERT With Cyprus Symphony Orchestra soloists Svetlana Ristić (flute), Laura Rodgers (oboe), Dusko Žarković (clarinet), Giovanni Galetti (bassoon) and Kelly Alijani (horn). The programme includes works by W. A. Mozart, K. Nikitas, S. Minchaelides, L. Delibes and H. Chr. Lumbye. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 year old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745). For further information please contact 22463144, 77777745. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy WED, 15 JAN CONCERT “Russia-Cyprus: Musical Meetings” The distinguished pianist and teacher at Moscow’s Conservatory, Irina Kirilova, joins the soprano Elena Brileva, for a concert presenting works by M. Gluck, P. Tchaikovsky and S. Rachmaninoff. Chrysostomos Neophytou (violin), Yulia Shevtsova and Maria Siridova (piano) accompany the soprano Malvina Charalambidou for arias by G. Puccini and A. Catalani. Organised by Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20, €15

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Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. SAT, 18 JAN FLAMENCO PERFORMANCE “Flamenco sin más” A tribute performance to the original Flamenco with Nino de los Reyes, Triana Maciel (dance), David de Jacoba, El Piculabe (vocals) and Antonio Sanchez (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. THU, 23 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer/songwriter Kostas Hatzis. Venue: Lanitis Carob Mill Complex Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20. Tickets available online at www.tickethour.com.cy (tel. 77777040). For further information please contact 77777040. SUN, 26 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer/songwriter Demetra Galani. Accompanied by musicians Serafim Yiannakopoulos (cymbals), Lambis Kountouroyiannis (electrical guitar), Nicos Mermingas (lute, mandonin, lafta, guitar), Spyros Manesis (piano) and Stelios Provis (bass). 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, 28 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek performer of Rembetiko and Laiko Babis Tsertos. Venue: Lanitis Carob Mill Complex Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20. Tickets available online at www.tickethour.com.cy (tel. 77777040). For further information please contact 77777040. 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

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Offered by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information on the walks please contact 25362756. GERMASOGEIA WALKS Every Wednesday (in English) - October 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 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).

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For further information please contact 99073100.

EVENTS IN LARNAKA WED, 18 DEC - TUE, 28 JAN GROUP ART EXHIBITION A group exhibition of painting, sculpture, ceramics, engraving, iconography, mosaic and jewellery celebrating the gallery’s 20th anniversary in the field of art. Participating artists: Andreas Ladomatos, Andreas Paraskevas, Andreas Taramountas, Androulla Antoniadou, Andros Efstathiou, Christos Christou, Christos Foukaras, Costas Economou, Doros Herakleous, George Kotsonis, Hambis Tsangaris, Koulla Kalvari, Lazaris Argyrou, Leonidas Papasavvas, Nicos Papaloukas, Nitsa Hadjigeorgiou, Rinos Stephani, Stass Paraskos, Susan Vargas, Stephanie Stathis, Stelios Christodoulou, Thekla Christou, G. Papadopoulou and Yiota Ioannidou. Venue: Gallery Kypriaki Gonia Visiting hours: 10.00-13:00 and 16:30-19:00 (Mon-Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 24621109. SAT, 4 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek dance music band REC. Venue: Glamour City Time: 23:00 Entrance: €15, €10 (presale) For further information and reservations please contact 96237455.

SUN, 5 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer/songwriter Christos Dantis. Venue: Lush Beach Bar Time: 21:00 For further information and reservations please contact 70008089. SUN, 5 JAN PIANO RECITAL “The moonlight of the soul” With soloist Vasilis S. Socratous in memoriam of Anna Stylianou. The programme includes works by L.V. Beethoven, C. Debussy, V, Socratous and more. Recitation: Pambos Sakkas. Organised by Iliaktida Zois. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:00 Entrance: €5 For further information please contact 24823882. TUE, 14 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE Greek singer/songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos participates in this unique celebration of Evgenios Spatharis Shadow Theatre Museum Exhibition. He will be accompanied by a team of selected soloists from Greece, performing a collection of songs which have been used by Evgenios Spatharis during his performances. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20. Tickets available online at www.tickethour.com.cy (tel. 77777040). For further information please contact 24665795.

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SAT, 18 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE “Tribute to Manos Hadjidakis” With singer Vasilis Gisdakis. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Greek Embassy in Cyprus, on the occasion of the Greek Presidency of the EU Council. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 year old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 24665794). For further information please contact 22463144, 24665794. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 24 JAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer/songwriter Kostas Hatzis. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20. Tickets available online at www.tickethour.com.cy (tel. 77777040). For further information please contact 24665794. LARNAKA WALKS Every Wednesday LARNAKA-PAST AND PRESENT This walk covers the history of Larnaka and its development by focusing on the role that the sea had throughout the centuries. Starting point: CTO Information Office, Vasileos Pavlou Square. Time 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary

Every Friday SCALA - ITS CRAFTSMEN Scala is around the area Larnaka Fort and Agios Lazaros Church. The aim of this walk is to explore the area and visit the Handicraft Workshops created by young ceramic artist most of who are inspired by ancient Cypriot art. The Walk goes through picturesque streets of the Turkish sector of Larnaka, where visitors have the chance to see traditional white washed houses, houses with kiosks and the present use of this residential area. Starting point: Larnaka Fort (Medieval Museum). Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Larnaka Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings please contact 24654322. LARNAKA 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

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they use a solar-powered battery, meet all European safety standards and are operated by trained riders who know first-aid. They are also suitable for people with disabilities. There are three tours on offer: The City Centre Tour (which takes in the town centre with all its shops), The Arts and Culture Tour (which takes in the workshops and galleries of Larnaka), and a Historical Tour Around the Town (which takes in the museums, churches and ancient monuments). These are the first bikes of their kind on the island and are certain to offer something unique to anyone who wants to see Larnaka and its sights in a memorable way. Cost: €12 (45 - 50 minutes) per bike (for two persons) with rider. For further information contact 70005960 or info@mycitycruisers.com. Website: www.larnakaregion.com

EVENTS IN PAFOS THU, 30 JAN CONCERT With Cyprus Symphony Orchestra soloists Laura Rodgers (English horn), Gareth Griffiths (trumpet) and Angelos Angelides (clarinet). The programme includes works by S. Serghi, A. Copland, W. Lutoslawski and J. V. Vorísek. Conductor: Dejan Savić. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Markideion Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 year 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.

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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 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, 16 JAN “Sergiani stin Paradosi” - A walk into Traditional Greek Music and dances of the Islands with the “Echochroma” musical group and the Agia Napa Municipality Dancing Group. THU, 23 JAN “Passion Musicals” with the “Passion Dance” Dancing School. THU, 30 JAN “Tribute to the music of Mikis Theodorakis” with the “Orfeas” musical group and the Agia Napa Municipality Dancing Group Venue: Agia Napa Municipal Conference Hall Time: 20:00

Free Entrance For further information please contact 23816307. WED, 1 JAN ROCK PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Vassilis Papaconstantinou. Venue: Aloft Music Bar Time: 22:00 Entrance: €28 For further information and bookings please contact 99637831. SUN, 5 JAN GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singers Christos Thiveos and Miltos Paschalides. Accompanied by Maximos Drakos (keys) and Mirela Pahou (piano, accordion and vocals). Venue: Aloft Music Bar Time: 22:00 Entrance: €20 For further information and bookings please contact 99637831. SUN, 6 JAN EPIPHANY DAY Following a special Mass at the Holy church of Saint Mary in Agia Napa at around 7:00, the ceremonial baptism of the Holy Cross will take place at the Agia Napa Harbour, at around 10:00 hrs, with the participation of the a Philarmonic Band and the army forces. The winner who brings the Holy Cross out of the water will be given a prize. Traditional Cypriot dances and songs will follow. For further information please contact 23816307.

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AGIA NAPA WALK - November (starting 13/11/13) to February (24/2/14). Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension This “walk” interprets the historic connection of the area of Agia Napa with the sea and the recent development of the village. The participants are driven to Cape Greco to walk up to the top of the “tigani” (flat bottomed frying pan) where they will have the chance to learn about the archaeology of the area, its connection with the sea, and get to know its natural beauties. Then they will be driven to Ayii Anargiri, a chapel in the northern part of Cape Greco. After a coffee break, the “walk” continues along the coast to the archaeological site of Makronisos. Every other Wednesday - in English and German - in English and Swedish Guided bus tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Agia Napa, 12 Leoforos Kryou Nerou. Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Agia Napa Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings please contact 23721796.

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.