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11TH

BLOOMING ALMOND TREE FESTIVAL

in Limnatis village

Photo by Aliki Panagi

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ALL AROUND CYPRUS

• SUN, 7 FEB │MUNICIPAL THEATRE, Larnaka

• SUN, 21 FEB│ MUNICIPAL THEATRE, Sotira village

• SUN, 28 FEB│PALIA ILEKTRIKI Cultural Centre, Pafos

Alice in Wonderland

Allegro Vivace Orchestra

One of the most favourite fairy tales in the world for children and adults alike. It’s been 150 years, since the story of Alice by English author Lewis Carol first published, in July 1865. The “Allegro Vivace” instrumental ensemble will spread to the audience the Joy (Allegro) of Music, intensely and brightly (Vivace) under the direction of Yiannis Hadjiloizou. The melodies taken from various Disney movies, as well as free adaptations of excerpts from works by renowned composers (Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, a.o.) will be accompanied by the vivid narration of the tale by the popular Cypriot actor Petros Georgadjis as well as clip projection. Αn exciting musical performance for “children” from 6 to 96 years old!! Time: 17:00 Entrance: €5│€3 for -12yrs Tickets online: cyso.org.cy

Ticket presales: At the concert venues. Information: +357 22463144, cyso.org.cy

• 25 – 28 FEB│Cyprus Sunshine Cup #1 - "Afxentia

2016" Stage Race - SHC

• 6 MARCH│Cyprus Sunshine Cup #2 - Voroklini 2016 -

Class 1

Cyprus Sunshine Cup 2016 Cyprus Sunshine Cup is one of the most famous Mountainbike Series in the UCI Calender. This year the first race is the “Afxentia Stage race” and it has been organized for the past 16 years as a UCI Race, which makes it one of the oldest, if not the oldest existing stage race in Europe. The second race is taking place in the community of Voroklini, Larnaca and is a Class 1 registered race in the UCI Calendar. The number of participants in Cyprus Sunshine Cup is steadily increasing with more than 120 Elite riders

from 30 countries all over the world stand on the start line each year! The best cross country riders in the world attend these races each year to get their first racing kms and to test their early season form. The Cyprus Sunshine Cup has been a standard fixture in the early season racing schedule for many riders including 2011 World Champion and 2012 Olympic Champion Jaroslav Kulhavy, 2008 Olympic Champion Sabine Spitz, the Ghost Factory Racing team with its riders Lisi Osl, Alexandra Engen and Katrin Leumann, Bart Brentjens and his "BETCH.nl Superior Brentjens Mountainbike Racing Team", Florian Vogel, Jolanda Neff, Pauline Ferrand Prevot, Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjaa, Irina Kalantieva, Annika Langvad and many more. Information│RegistraKons: cyclingcy.com

EVERY SUNDAY

Hellenic Alpine Club of Nicosia

7 FEB

ALMYROLIVADO – LOUMATA TON AETON – LAKE

PATH (LINEAR)

Departure: 08:00 from APOEL training ground in Archangelos or at 09:15 at the beginning of the path near Livadi tou Pashia (Nicosia – Troodos main road). Distance length: 12 kilometres – Duration 4 hours Difficulty level: Category 3. High difficulty level, with some particular terrain characteristics Required: Waterproof jackets and shoes, gloves and cap, extra pair of socks, T-shirt.

14 FEB

ASINOU, AGIOS THEODOROS TRAIL (LINEAR)

A variety of landscape and panoramic view towards the gulf of Morfou. The path goes through wooded land, following a trail and an agricultural road. In the mountains of the Troodos range, some of the most important monuments of the history of Byzantine painting have survived. These are the painted churches which have to this day preserved brilliant examples of various trends of Byzantine and post-Byzantine monumental art, from the 11th to the 19th century. Ten of these churches have so far been

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granted World Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO. Panagia tis Asinou (1192 A.C.) is one of these churches. Departure: 08:00 from APOEL training ground in Archangelos or at 09:15 at the beginning of the path at Panagia tis Asinou. Distance length: 5.6km (11 km with return) Difficulty level: Category 1-2 (easy to medium)

21 FEB

MACHAIRAS-LAZANIAS-FIKARDOU NATURE TRAIL

(LINEAR)

The trail follows Pedieos river, a natural environment rich in plant life and animal life, it offers panoramic images of the surrounding area and finishes at the traditional village of Fikardou. Departure: 08:00 from APOEL training ground in Archangelos or at 09:15 from Machairas monastery Starting point: Μachairas monastery Distance length: 6 km (12 km with return) Difficulty level: Category 2. Medium difficulty level with particular terrain characteristics, such as varied altitude (uphill or/and downhill)

28 FEB

PANAGIA TOU ARAKA – STAVROS TOU AGIASMATI

TRAIL (LINEAR)

Panagia tou Araka (1192 A.C.) and Stavros tou Agiasmati (1494 A.C.) are among the painted churches which have to this day preserved brilliant examples of various trends of Byzantine and post-Byzantine monumental art (11th – 19th century) and are granted World Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO. The trail goes through a forest of pine trees, grape vines, almond trees, and old stone built structures with views of Kionia in the east, Morfou valley and Pentadaktylos in the north, Olympus in the west, and Madari in the south. Departure: 08:00 from APOEL training ground in Archangelos or at 09:15 from the starting point. Starting point: Panagia tou Araka, Lagoudera

Distance length: 7 km (14 km with return) Difficulty level: Category 3. Trail with a high difficulty level since the path has particularly steep varied altitude (uphill/ downhill).

BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS Home to the endemic Cyprus Warbler and the Cyprus Pied Wheatear, Cyprus is in the middle of north-south migration routes making it an important stopover for millions of birds every year. With more than 350 species of birds, there is much to the delight birdwatchers. Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. For further information please contact T. +357 22455072 or 99059541, birdlifecyprus.org

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LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)

FRI, 29 JAN - SUN, 14 FEB

Fat Men in Skirts (Lefkosia) Theater Group Persona presents the play of Nicky Silver "Fat Men in Skirts", directed by Christos Nikolaou. A black comedy, actually a heartbreaking comedy, which stripped on stage man and his limits! When the need for survival is the only choice, how can we be moral? logic and absurd, sex, violence, cannibalism, unexpected relationships and events prove the rule: Man is capable of anything. Language: Greek. Venue: Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre (11 – 15 Vladimiros Kafkarides Str., 2102 Αglantzia, T. +357 22312940 or 22421609) Time: 20:30

Entrance: €15│€12 MON, 1 & TUE, 2 FEB

Fairytaleheart The theater group "Skini 8" presents the play "Fairytaleheart" of Philip Ridley. In Fairytaleheart, two 15-year-old youths deal with ruptured families and homelessness by embracing their hopes and fears in a derelict community center. Kirsty's mother died two years ago, but she is still grieving whilst watching her father announce his engagement to her 'stepmother' she flees her own birthday party and sits alone in the community center that was once her mother's 'kingdom', where she then meets Gideon: the complete opposite to popular, pretty, pretentious Kirsty. He's a scruffy boy with 'rat tails' for hair. Together by the catharsis of storytelling they enter the magic world of karamazoo and search for the 'luminous butterfly'. Language: Greek. Venue: Theatro Dentro (44 Enotitos Str. Pallouriotissa, T. +357 99384606) Time: 20:30

Entrance: €10 For further information please contact Mr. Andreas Makris, T. +357 96210985

EVERY FRI, SAT & SUN

Piaf

It is a musical dedicated to the life of the internationally renowned French singer Édith Piaf, a French cabaret singer, songwriter and actress who became widely regarded as France's national chanteuse, as well as being one of France's greatest international stars. Her music was often autobiographical with her singing reflecting her life; chanson and torch ballads, particularly of love, loss and sorrow. Suitable for +16yrs. Language: Greek. Directed by Andreas Christodoulides Venue: Theatro Ena (4, Athinas Avenue, CY-1021, T.

+357 22348203)

Time: 20:30

Entrance: €10 Box Office: Daily 10:00 - 13:00 & 18.00 - 20:00.

EVERY FRI, SAT & SUN

Flandro

Satirico Theatro faithful in the Greek theatre, presents this year the masterpiece by Pantelis Horn "Flantro". Central heroine is Flantro, a milady and widow with two daughters from different marriages. Although her name means "the one who loves her husband," Flantro is a woman who lives for years oppressed and deprived of love. With the appearance of a young man, the secrets and frustrations of her loveless life, will obscure her soul and house. Director: Neoklis Neocleous, leading role: Marianna Kafkarides. Language: Greek. Venue: Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre (11 – 15 Vladimiros Kafkarides Str., CY-2102 Αglantzia, T. +357 22312940 or 22421609, satiriko.com) Time: 20:30

Entrance: €15│€10 EVERY SUNDAY

Puss in Boots The Children's stage of Satiriko Theatro unfolds all its technical equipment (rotating stage, special lighting and more) to take us on a fairytale world where people fly, animals speak and a crazy game of

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disguise starts. With a live band on stage, the world of fairy tale meets the world of musical, dragging the audience in a fascinating journey. Venue: Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre (11 – 15 Vladimiros Kafkarides Str., CY-2102 Αglantzia, T. +357 22312940 or 22421609, satiriko.com) Time: 10:30

SUN, 7 FEB

Cats - The Musical The LA RONDA School of Music and Ballet (Elli Gabriel) invites you to the Musical CATS of Andrew Lloyd Webber and T.S.Eliot. A fantastic show for all ages, with music, singing, dancing and acting, a show nothing less than West End and Broadway. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre (100, Strovolos Avenue, T. +357 22313010, strovolos.org.cy) Time: 11:30 & 19:30 ONGOING till MON, 8 FEB

Draftmen's Congress - LIFEZONE LIFEPOINT The Draftsmen’s Congress: Life Zone – Life Point is an ongoing project initiated by Pawel Althamer, originally presented at the 7th Berlin Biennale in 2012 and then at various art centers around the world. Not an exhibition in the traditional sense, the project starts off with an empty room with white walls, and everyone is invited to create, engage and converse using images rather than words. Using paint and a brush, visitors are encouraged to react to issues such as politics, religion and current events. Althamer believes that this ‘common space’ allows hierarchies to be broken down and enables both bonding and debate. The artist, along with his various collaborators, will also host a series of workshops to encourage visitors to communicate and react in a non-verbal way. Venue: Temporary Exhibition Hall, A. G. Leventis Gallery (5, Leonidou str., CY-1097,leventisgallery.org)

WED, 10 FEB

Sounds and Myths of Crete Cretan music mingles with Cretan mythology for a

wonderful and special performance. Narration: Marina Katsari Ney: Alkis Agathokleous Lyra: Myros Papadogiannis Lute Vangelis Gettos Mandolin: Yiannis Sultatos Venue: Granazi Art Space (14, Agion Omologiton Avenue, 1080 Lefkosia, T. +357 22681660) Time: 20:30

Entrance: €6

TUE, 16 FEB Les Liaisons Dangereuses Following the successful broadcasts of Coriolanus and King Lear, National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses to cinemas - broadcast from the Donmar’s London home. Directed by Josie Rourke (Coriolanus), the cast includes Elaine Cassidy (The Paradise), Janet McTeer (The White Queen) and Dominic West (The Wire). In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary France scandalised the world. Two hundred years later, Christopher Hampton's irresistible adaptation swept the board, winning the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Play. Josie Rourke’s revival now marks the play’s thirty year anniversary. Language: English. Venue: THOC New Theatre (9, Gregori Afxentiou, CY-1096. T. +357 22864300 or 77772717, thoc.org.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10│€6

WED, 17 FEB

Erato Piano Trio The Erato Piano Trio is considered amongst the UK’s leading young ensembles and praised for their virtuosity, outstanding musicianship and stylistic versatility alike. Violinist Yuri Kalnits was described by reviewers as “an interpreter of the highest order” and was awarded the prestigious Diapason d’Or award for his recording of Weinberg’s Violin Sonatas; cellist Julia

Morneweg is the recipient of an EMI Music Foundation Award and made her London concerto debut in 2006 in Elgar’s Concerto at St John's Smith

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Square; pianist Jose Menor made his international debut at age fifteen, performing at Carnegie Hall as the First Prize winner of the World Piano Competition, and has gained an international reputation with numerous important engagements ever since The Trio will perform an emblematic programme of piano trios; Haydn: Piano Trio in C Major, Hob.XV:27 Schnittke: Piano Trio Brahms: Piano Trio in C major, Op.87 Venue: The Shoe Factory (304, Ermou Str., CY-1017, T. +357 22663871, pharosartsfoundation.org)

Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15│€10 Concessions & members of the Pharos Arts Foundation Box Office: Directly from the Foundation’s website or T. +357 96669003 (Mon - Fri 10:00-15:00)

SUN, 21 FEB

"Tarabouska - would you like a place in my

heart?" The Little Worry People present a play for children and family, with pantomime, music and Interaction, directed by Torkild Lindebjerg, music by Andrea Kameri. A performance with messages for the whole family! Supported by The Ministry of Education and Culture. Language: The performance is physical theater and it is suitable also for non-Greek speakers. Venue: The Little Worry People Art and Drama Studio (2, Orfeos Str., CY-2412, T. +357 22590197) Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Entrance: €5

German Film Nights @ Goethe-Institut TUE, 16 FEB

A Godsend (Ein Geschenk der Götter) Germany 2012 – 2014; Director: Oliver Haffner, 102 min.

Anna, an actress, unexpectedly loses her job at a small German town theatre. She can't expect much help from the local employment agency – but as it so happens, there is an administrator at the agency who, while not very militant, is enthusiastic about theatre. Anna takes on the job of teaching drama to eight

long-term unemployed people. Initially, none of them are particularly enthusiastic about it, nor are they exalted about the drama “Antigone”, which Anna wants to rehearse with them. But then the skeptical and difficult individuals manage to draw together and form a collective after all, giving all of them renewed hope. A GODSEND is a tragicomedy, where the stage is the setting for a collective restoration of the self-respect lost by each of the individuals.

FRI, 19 FEB My German Friend (Der deutsche Freund) Germany/Argentine 2011/12; Director: Jeanine

Meerapfel, 104 min.

It is a story of a deep love in a time of political upheaval and historical change. Sulamit Löwenstein, the daughter of Jewish emigrants from Germany, is growing up in Buenos Aires. Living cheek by jowl are Jews and Nazis who have fled from Europe and been thrown together again in a foreign country. As a young girl Sulamit falls in love with Friedrich, a young German boy, whose family lives in the house directly opposite – without knowing that he is the son of a son of a Nazi official who went into hiding. When Friedrich learns that his father was a high-ranking officer in the SS, he breaks with his family and goes to Frankfurt to study. Sulamit follows him, but their love fizzles out due to his involvement in politics.

TUE, 23 FEB

Go For Zucker (Alles auf Zucker) Germany 2004/5; Director: Dani Levi; 95 min.

Jaeckie Zucker is a gambler. He was born Jakob Zuckermann in 1947 but leads a very unkosher existence and has long since distanced himself from the “Jewish crowd”. When the Berlin Wall was erected in 1961 his mother fled to West Germany together with his older brother Samuel, but Jaeckie remained behind, resulting in a family rift which has only widened over the years. Jaeckie was a star sports reporter in East Germany - but the fall of the Wall put an end to his career and he is striving to survive financially by entering pool championships and gambling. After the death of his mother, the bankrupt gambler receives a visit from his orthodox brother

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Samuel Zuckermann and family. During the wake, Jaeckie secretly takes part in a pool championship to win the money he needs to pay off his debts…

FRI, 26 FEB Sputnik Germany/Belgium/Czech Republic 2012/13; feature film;

director: Markus Dietrich; 83 min.

A village in the GDR, autumn 1989: Friederike is building a rocket with her beloved Uncle Mike and two friends. This carefree space game is interrupted unexpectedly – Mike had applied for an exit visa and has to leave the country in the next few hours. Friederike is heartbroken by his departure. While under the constant suspicious watch of the village policeman, she intends to bring her uncle back by developing a machine with her two friends, which can beam him back to his homeland. Yet, it seems as though their experiment has the opposite results. While watching TV, the girl finds out that all the residents of the village are now in the West. The Wall has fallen, but Friederike has heard nothing about it. SPUTNIK is a children’s film about the last weeks of the GDR. All films are in German language with English subtitles.

Venue: Goethe-Institut (21, Markou Drakou str., CY-1102, T. +357 22674608, goethe.de/cyprus) Time: 19:30 Entrance: Free ONGOING till SAT, 20 FEB

Black Atolls - Tom Dale British artist Tom Dale has been a resident with NiMAC and participant in a number of previous exhibitions. Key to his exhibition will be an important new body of work, which will occupy the central gallery space. Rising from the floor and extending from the walls, a series of “Atolls” or sculptural tableaux will use carpets taken from a mixture of abandoned and condemned interior spaces. Incisions into the body of the carpets open them out to operate like portals to redundant destinations, dead ends for hopes and aspirations. Venue: Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (19, Palias

Ilektrikis Str., CY-1016, T. +357 22797400) Time: Tue-Sat 10:00 - 21:00, Sun-Mon closed. Information: nimac.org.cy

FRI, 26 FEB

Galina Chistiakova The Pharos Arts Foundation, with the kind support of The Keyboard Charitable Trust in London, presents a recital with the extremely talented Russian pianist Galina Chistiakova. A Prizewinner in more than 30 international Competitions, including the Moscow International Chopin Competition for Young Pianists, the International Piano Competition in Memory of Emil Gilels, and the Scriabin International Piano Competition in Moscow, Galina Chistiakova has, since 2000, been appearing as a recitalist and as a soloist with important orchestras all over the world. PROGRAMME: F. Poulenc: 15 improvisations C. Debussy: “Estampes” E. Satie: Gnossiennes M. Ravel: "La Valse" Venue: The Shoe Factory (304, Ermou Str., CY-1017, T. +357 22663871, pharosartsfoundation.org) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15│€10 Concessions & members of the Pharos Arts Foundation Box Office: Directly from the Foundation’s website or T. +357 96669003 (Mon - Fri 10:00-15:00)

ONGOING till SAT, 12 MARCH

Sharqi The exhibition and the publication "Sharqi" by Nicos Philippou is the first in a series of exhibitions and publications under the general title "Contemporary Photographic Practices at NiMAC." "Sharqi" is an exhibition and a book that consists of 27 Polaroid photographs of Cypriot landscapes, which have been produced over a period of three years. This programme by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation presents the work and research of contemporary photographers from Cyprus and abroad. The programme is curated by Yiannis Toumazis.

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Venue: Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (19, Palias Ilektrikis Str., CY-1016, T. +357 22797400) Visiting hours: Tue-Sat 10:00-21:00

ONGOING till SAT, 26 MARCH

Still Life: Fruit, Flower, Bottle Artworks from the permanent collection are curated thematically. This genre of exhibitions begins with the subject that is defined by the principles of painting, Still Life. Venue: Loukia and Michael Zampelas Art Museum (27, Arch. Makarios III Avenue, CY1020, T. +357 22456099, zampelasart.com.cy) Visiting hours: Mo-Thu 10:00-13:00 & 15:00-19:00, Fri 10:00-13:00, Sat 10:00-18:00 Bookings for guided tours at +357 22456093. ONGOING till FRI, 30 SEPT

Valentinos Charalambous

“Of clay and glaze, of fire, affection and love” Valentinos Charalambous, one of the foremost Cypriot ceramists of international acclaim. Born in Varosi in 1929, to a family of traditional potters, he went on to study in London before being invited to organize the Ceramics Department at Baghdad’s Academy of Fine Arts, where he would work for a total of 30 years. The exhibition presents amassing indicative works of Valentinos Charalambous to highlight the axes about which Valentinos’ work has rotated in a span of sixty years. Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (86-90, Faneromenis str. within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city) Visiting hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-19:00 Entrance: Free

For further information tel. +357 22128157, bocff.org

EVERY SATURDAY

CoinDrop Band

Live till you drop!!!! The new band CoinDrop was created in 2015 and plays Rock, Pop and Dance music at its best, with a little bit of tweaks! Songs that everybody knows, sings and dances with! The Band

performed at the opening act for the Rock Festival in Limassol next to Ron Thal Bumblefoot (lead guitar in GUNS&ROSES) and next to the famous Russian rock band Gorgy Park. CoinDrop@facebook.com

Andreas Kapatais: Vocals│Andreas Giavroutas: Guitar Kris Grecian: Drums│Theo Hexer: Keyboards Max O Matic: Bass Venue: Enallax Live (Famagusta Gate, 16-17, Leoforos Athinas CY-1017, T. +357 22430121 - +357 96659665) Time: Doors open at 22:30 Entrance: €8

Open Air Fruit & Vegetable Markets EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY: “OCHI” Square within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city. EVERY FRIDAY: Industrial area of Strovolos Municipality (near the traffic lights). EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

FLEA Market of Lefkosia The first indoor flea market in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where one can find new and used books, toys, art crafts, furniture, electronics, appliances, clothes, household items, collectibles and antiques, as well as a coffee shop. Venue: Flea Market (2, Ioanni Koromia Str., CY-1028 Kaimakli, T. +357 22432478) Time: 09:00-20:00

EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY

The Cyprus Strollers It is a new hiking club, based in Nicosia that organises an activity practically every weekend, from October to May. Activities alternate between Saturdays and Sundays. The Cyprus Strollers welcome families (with children and/or pets) living in Cyprus, as well as visitors/tourists, who love nature and search for hiking opportunities during their stay. Most walks start in the morning and are followed by lunch (optional) at a taverna, or a picnic. Others start in the early afternoon and are followed by a drink and a snack. There is no membership fee to join the Cyprus Strollers and no charge is made for the walks. Your

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only cost is what you pay for your meal. For more

information on this season’s schedule: cyprus-

strollers.org

EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY

LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WALKS Get to know the capital by walking

The Lefkosia Municipality established a series of thematic walking tours to present various aspects of the old city as well as the city outside the walls. Lefkosia, a city with 5,000 yearlong history, has much to offer. By walking, one gets a better feel for a place and its yearlong atmosphere, past and present, and a better understanding of its continual cultural development.

EVERY MONDAY

Pallouriotissa & Kaimakli: The Past Restored Guided walking & bus tour.

The Walking Tour leads you to the most note- worthy sights in ‘Pallouriotisa’ and ‘Kaimakli’, two old villages at the outskirts of the Venetian Walls. As Lefkosia grew and expanded these villages gradually became historic districts of the city.

EVERY THURSDAY

Discover the old Nicosia and its walls Guided walking tour.

Lefkosia, the only divided capital in the world, dates back to the Bronze Age. In antiquity and in early Christian times it was known as Ledra. It has been the capital of Cyprus since the Late Byzantine period (11th century). The Lusignans transformed it into a splendid city, with royal palaces and churches. The city centre, the old “Chora”, surrounded by 16th century Venetian Walls, with museums, old churches and medieval buildings, maintains the leisurely atmosphere of yesteryear. Language: English

Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city

(11, Aristokyprou str., CY-1011) Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality and organised in collaboration with the

Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. For further information and bookings please contact

T. +357 22674264. NO Walks held on public holidays.

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LEMESOS (LIMASSOL)

MON, 1 FEB

A tin and a half An adaptation to the Stage of Yiannis Makridakis’ novel, narrating the true story of Yiorgis Petikas. On the evening of the 22nd February 1915, he stabs his partner, Yiannis Loizos, for the eyes of a woman. That night marking the starting point of his adventure, he heads up to the mountains and becomes the most legendary bandit in the history of Chios. Directed by Maria Eginitou with Harry Charalambous. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 (80’) Entrance: €10│€7

TUE, 2 FEB

Haig Yazdjian - Yiotis Kiourtsoglou –

Vangelis Karipis Three virtuoso instrumentalists, leading figures of the Greek music scene, come together for an exceptional concert: Haig Yazdjian (acoustic, electric oud, voice), Yiotis Kiourtsoglou (electric bass) and Vangelis Karipis (percussions, drums). Together they perform Haig Yazdjian’s well-known compositions, as well as music from the personal work of Yiotis Kiourtsoglou (from the album Hapopsis) and Vangelis Karipis (with Krotala percussion group). Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12│€10

WED, 3 - THU, 4 FEB

The Drama Short Film Festival travels to

Cyprus The awarded Greek films of Drama Short Film Festival 2015, Greece’s leading short film festival, travel to Cyprus. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: Free

FRI, 5 FEB CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Family Concerts

A tale by Manos Hadjidakis and 10 songs

from the Lazy Dragon The island of emotions is a touching fairytale written by Manos Hadjidakis. Its narration by Alkis Baltas will be accompanied by improvisation performed by the CySO musicians A. Bargilly (violin), N. Ioannou (double bass) and M. Nicolaou (percussion). Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, Love and all the other emotions live together on an island until one day they find out that their island will sink… The imaginative and original children’s song collection The Lazy Dragon by George Hadjipieris has won over the hearts of children and grown-ups alike. Beloved Cypriot singers Doros Demosthenous and Katerina Andreou, accompanied by a children’s choir of Nicosia primary schools, will interpret, especially for you, ten highlights from this collection. Μ. HADJIDAKIS: The island of emotions, tale G. HADJIPIERIS: 10 songs from The Lazy Dragon Soloists: Katerina Andreou (song) Doros Demosthenous (song) With the participation of students choir from Nicosia city and district primary schools. Conductor / Narrator: Alkis Baltas Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 18:00

Entrance: €5│€3 MON, 8 & TUE, 9 FEB

“Still Life” by Dimitris Papaioannou The Rialto Theatre is pinned on the international tour map of the most recent work of Dimitris Papaioannou (Edafos Dance Theatre (1986-2002), opening and closing ceremony of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, 2 (2006), Medea2 (2008), opening ceremony of Baku European Games 2015). With “Still Life”, Dimitris Papaioannou” signs yet another gem, perhaps the most important one and, definitely, the most luminous and lucid too; a diamond shining through the nudity of its simplicity” (To Tetarto Koudouni).

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“Apart from the meaning of Still Life in Art, the performance attaches another term to the story: life is still here, it resists, as if there were no perspectives… Still alive” (DANSER canal Historique) Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 (80’) Entrance: €20│€16 TUE, 9 FEB

Sounds and Myths of Crete (Lemesos) Cretan music mingles with Cretan mythology for a wonderful and special performance. Narration: Marina Katsari Ney: Alkis Agathokleous Lyra: Myros Papadogiannis Lute: Vangelis Gettos Mandolin: Yiannis Sultatos Venue: Old Vinegar House (34, Genethliou Mitella Str., 3036 Lemesos, T. +357 99 864 970) Time: 20:30 - 22:00

Entrance: €7 THU, 11 FEB

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Soloists The Cyprus Suite by Nicos Vichas is a series of Cypriot dance folk songs, contrapuntally elaborated by the composer to express the optimism and valiance of Cypriot people. Martinů’s distinguished Concerto for oboe and orchestra, premiered at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, features an optimistic first movement, a mysterious and haunting middle one and a spirited finale. In Spohr’s charming, early romantic Concertο for string quartet, the four instruments, uncommonly assuming the role of soloists, engage in exciting musical discourse and display. Savvas Savva’s Adagio for strings is part of a Trilogy, written in tribute to a friend who was prematurely lost in a car accident. N. VICHAS: Cyprus suite for strings B. MARTINŮ: Concerto for oboe and orchestra, Η. 353 S. SAVVA: Adagio for strings L. SPOHR: Concerto for strings quartet and orchestra, op. 131 Soloists: David Perpiñan (oboe) Ewa Bartmann (viola)

Ayşe Karaoĝlan & Anna Wrobel (violins) Miranda Papaneocleous (cello) Conductor: Alkis Baltas Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 (100’) Entrance: €12│€7 for 18-26yrs & Pensioners │€5 for 12-18yrs│€3 for -12yrs Information│Tickets online: +357 22463144, cyso.org.cy│rialto.com.cy

SAT, 13 & SUN, 14 FEB

Eleni Dimou Eleni Dimou is a renowned Greek singer. In her almost thirty year spanning career, Eleni Dimou recorded more than 20 albums, nine went gold and three platinum in Greece. Venue: Vinylio Wine Etc (33, Ankara Str., 3042 Lemesos) Time: 21:00

Information│reservations: T. +357 96810119

SAT, 13 & 27 FEB

Open Air Creative Market An art crafts market by independent artists and creative people. Organised by the “The City of

Handcraft” (Politexnies). For further information please contact T. 99073100. Venue: Medieval Castle Square Time: 9:00-18:00 SUN, 14 FEB

The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan’s poignant setting of Sergey Prokofiev’s classic score draws out the emotional and psychological intensity of the most tragic love story of all times. A transmission from the Royal Opera House 50 years after MacMillan’s production first arrived at Covent Garden with Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 18:00 (180') Entrance: €15│€10

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MON, 15 FEB

Late Love “Late Love” is a tragicomedy, based on the play by the winner of Nobel Prize in Literature Isaac Bashevis Singer. It is a touching and amazing story about a lonely man, Harry Bendiner, who has lived a difficult life full of endless losses. But one day on the doorstep of Harry's house appears an amazing woman... She ignites in his heart the fire of passionate and reconciling love. Harry's life becomes filled with meaning and faith, and without fear he is ready to meet the new day and to finish what he has not have time to do before. Starring the People's Artists of Russia Leonid Kanevsky and Klara Novikova, and the popular theatre and cinema actor - Daniil Spivakovsky (in Russian language). Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 19:00 - 21:10 (120') Entrance: €35│€40 For further information: T. +357 96302770 TUE, 16 FEB NT LIVE

Les Liaisons Dangereuses Following the successful broadcasts of Coriolanus and King Lear, National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses to cinemas - broadcast from the Donmar’s London home. Directed by Josie Rourke (Coriolanus), the cast includes Elaine Cassidy (The Paradise), Janet McTeer (The White Queen) and Dominic West (The Wire). In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary France scandalised the world. Two hundred years later, Christopher Hampton's irresistible adaptation swept the board, winning the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Play. Josie Rourke’s revival now marks the play’s thirty year anniversary. Language: English. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 (185') Entrance: €10│€7

FRI, 19 - SAT, 20 FEB

Fat Men in Skirts Theater Group Persona presents the play of Nicky Silver "Fat Men in Skirts", directed by Christos Nikolaou. A black comedy, actually a heartbreaking comedy, which stripped on stage man and his limits! When the need for survival is the only choice, how can we be moral? logic and absurd, sex, violence, cannibalism, unexpected relationships and events prove the rule: Man is capable of anything. Language: Greek. Venue: B Municipal Market (Theatro ENA, T. +357 96211590) Time: 20:30

Entrance: €15│€12

SAT, 20 FEB

Dancing for Life: Traditional Greek dances

and songs Limassol Folklore Association, Dionysos Cultural and Dancing Group, Zedros Cultural Dancing Group (Polemidia), the Limassol Association of Folk Art Studies and Nostos Cultural Association (Pissouri), present songs and dances from various regions of Greece and Cyprus , to support the Cyprus Autistic Association. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 (120') Entrance: €12│€10 SUN, 21 FEB 2016

The Soldier who became Prince A magical fairy tale narrated by storyteller Skevi Tsiakka with music by Flautissimo Limassol Flute Choir under the artistic direction of Theodoros Krasides. The unique programme of famous classical orchestral pieces such as The Nutcracker of Tchaikovsky, the Blue Danube Waltz of Strauss, but also Harry Potter music, comes to life through the narration and creates a magical fairy tale that both children and parents will enjoy! (Narration is in Greek)

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Venue: Trakasol Cultural Centre (Limassol Marina) Time: 11:30 Entrance: €10 adults, €7 children

MON, 22 FEB

Stavros Gasparatos: Expanded Piano

CLASSICS RELOADED SERIES An acoustic piano is wired with microphones attached to the body of the piano, its strings and mechanisms. Each microphone’s signal is manipulated in real time through a computer and then routed to its own loudspeaker, creating a multichannel space around the audience that puts the listeners “inside” the piano and in an Alice in Wonderland-like acoustic journey. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 (65') Entrance: €10│€7 THU, 25 FEB

Piano Duo Tribute to Vienna The piano duo by Elina Linchevskaya from Russia and Zbynek Maruska from Czech Republic, demonstrates the completeness in expression and fullness of sound of the pianoforte, offering to the audience the pleasure of enjoying a remarkable performance of compositions by W. A. Mozart, J. Brahms and J. Strauss. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 (90') Entrance: €10│€7

SUN, 28 FEB

11TH

BLOOMING ALMOND TREE FESTIVAL

The festival programme includes traditional Cypriot folk music and dances, demonstration of traditional making of halloumi cheese, bread and almond preserve sweets and free tasting, various activities for children, a market with traditional delicacies as well as various food stalls. Transportation to the event’s location by bus available from the CTO Germasogeia

Information Office (Limassol). Organised by the Development Agency of Lemesos Ltd in collaboration with the Limnatis Community Council. Venue: Limnatis Village Time: 11:00-15:00 Transportation fee: €3 per person. Departure time: 10.30, from CTO Germasogeia Information Office

Return time: 14.30, from Limnatis village Booking in advance is necessary (from 10/2 - 21/2)

For reservations please contact 25323211. For further information please contact 99536566.

SUN, 28 FEB

Those were the days! Soloist Betty Harafti and the Emmeleia Choir present a concert with masterpieces from Greek operettas and the Greek retro music repertoire. Choir conductor: Eleni Kyprianou Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 (90') Entrance: €12│€10

MON, 29 FEB

Stamatis Kraounakis – Panayiotis Margaris:

Secret encounter A concert for two: Stamatis Kraounakis, accompanied by acclaimed solo guitarist, Panayiotis Margaris, performs his own songs, as well as memorable compositions by great artists. Soloist Panayiotis Margaris will perform his own compositions, as well as songs by Ennio Morricone, the Rolling Stones, Sting, Queen and others. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 (120') Entrance: €15│€12 ONGOING till MON, 29 FEB

@ Rialto Everywhere - Fresh Pics Α photo exhibition presenting the work of students of the Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts

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(Cyprus University of Technology). Curator: Theopisti Stylianou – Lambert. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) The exhibition will open one hour before and until the end of every performance.

EVERY MONDAY

LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) WALK A stroll in Neapolis, Nemesos, Limassol….Lemesos

See the best of Lemesos city; 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. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office (new address: Old Port Entrance) Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. For further information and bookings please call T. +357 25362756. Booking in advance is necessary.

NO Walks held on public holidays.

GERMASOGEIA WALKS WED, 3 & 17 FEB

Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water

Guided walking and bus tour.

This tour takes visitors to the peaceful, picturesque village of Germasogeia, merely 15 minutes’ drive from the beach, to stroll through its narrow streets, see its special architecture, visit its churches, and feel the village life. Water, an important element in the development of Germasogeia; to the south is bounded by the sea and to the north the water dam of Germasogeia, fed by the river Amathos that flows from Troodos Mountain range. The tour also includes a visit to the water dam of Germasogeia.

WED, 10 & 24 FEB

Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia

Guided Walking & old Bedford bus tour.

Explore the nature of Germasogeia! Discover by walk the serene surroundings of the area and enjoy a relaxing stroll wandering the hills of Germasogeia followed by a ride in an old Bedford bus on loose surface roads. Take a walk 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 (there is some uphill walking - will take more than half an hour). 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. Language: English Starting Point: CTO Information Office (22, Georgiou A´, CY-4047, Potamos tis Germasogeias, Dasoudi Beach Eastern entrance) Time: 10.00-13.00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Germasogeia Municipality and organised in collaboration with the CTO and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. As the minimum number of participants for the walks

to take place is 10 people, booking in advance is

necessary, by Tuesday afternoon at the latest, giving

name and hotel.

For further information and bookings please contact

+357 25323211. NO Walks held on public holidays.

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LARNAKA

SAT, 6 FEB Giannis Aggelakas Giannis Angelakas with his new band consisting of: Lamprini Grigoriadou acoustic guitar, Anastasis Voukyklarakis on drums, Yiannis Savvides in electric guitar, George Avramidis trumpet and James Wylie saxophone, will perform on the stage of SAVINO LIVE in Larnaca for a feast with various old and new songs. Venue: Savino Live (1 Watkins Str., 6022 Larnaka, T. +357 24 620 861) Time: 22:00 Entrance: €17

SUN, 7 FEB Him and.......Him The Second Stage of Theatre 'SKALA' will work this year as kafetheatro presenting three one-act plays by Costas Mourselas work "Him and Him ..." The audience will have the chance to enjoy a coffee or a drink in the foyer of the theater watching the show. The "Him and....Him" is a theatrical series of one-act plays,-presented on television-which, although they have autonomy between them, however they are at the same time connected because they have the main two heroes Luke and Solon. In Greek language. Directed by Andreas Melekis Venue: Skala Theater (15, Kyriakou Matsi Str., 6015 Larnaka, theatroskala.com) Time: 18:30 Entrance: €7 Information│reservaKons: Tel. +357 24 652 800/1 and +357 99 490 102 FRI, 12 FEB

Giorgos Lianos & Giannis Vardis The Greek popular singers Giorgos Lianos and Giannis Vardis meet for a unique performance. Venue: Venue Club (2, Filiou Tsigaride str., CY-6023) Information│reservaKons: T. +357 95560100 Time: 23:00 Entrance: €15│€12 (presale)

SAT, 13 FEB

PENELOPE

Skala Theater presents a tragicomedy play written by Irish playwright Enda Walsh. The play concerns the attempts of four men seeking to win over Penelope in the absence of her warrior husband, Odysseus, who has been away for the previous twenty years fighting the Trojan wars. Director: Klitos Klitou. Language: Greek. Venue: Skala Theater (15, Kyriakou Matsi Str., 6015 Larnaka, theatroskala.com) Time: 20:30 Information│reservaKons: Tel. +357 24 652 800/1 WED, 17 FEB Nice to Mitsiou The theatrical group “LibeRTaD”, presents the play “Nice to Mitsiou” written by Elena Christoforou and directed by Christos Grigoriadis. The play is a contemporary comedy that takes place against the backdrop of a Public Service. In the first part of the play the audience will meet the four Civil Servants, who come from different walks of life. Language: Greek. Venue: Skala Theater (15, Kyriakou Matsi Str., 6015 Larnaka, theatroskala.com) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15 Information│reservaKons: Tel. +357 24 652 800/1

Cycling in Larnaka Podilatoparea Savvatou meet on Saturdays, 8am at Lidls on the Aradippou/Larnaka road with routes announced one or two days prior on their Facebook page: Podilatoparea Savvatou. Their goal is to “empower cyclists to gain the strength and endurance… and to get people loving cycling.”

The Faros Cycling Club meet on Sundays and cycle mainly within the Larnaka district, as well as further afield, with the aim to “promote cycling and its benefits in Cyprus and also to provide advice, support and information.” More details are posted on their Facebook page: Faros Cycling Club.

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New Larnaka Thematic Cycle Routes; Few feelings can beat that of cycling in clean. fresh air; through challenging, varied and picturesque terrain, which is why the region of Larnaka is so popular with cyclists. And thanks to a range of thematic routes, a bike ride can also be combined with a piece of history or tradition. For further details larnakaregion.com

Larnaka Winter Experiences Weekly activities offered complimentary to guests staying in hotels within the Larnaka region: Every Monday

Bird-watching & Basket weaving in Voroklini lake and Restolake. Every Tuesday

Mazotos Camel Park. Explore the park’s scenic grounds, enjoy a safari ride and feed the camels! Every Thursday

A tour in Athienou village where participants will experience halloumi cheese making, Museum & the old Four Mill visits and the traditional kleftiko dish. Every Saturday*

A guided tour at the picturesque villages of Lefkara (hand-made lace), Kato Drys (wine-tasting) and Skarinou (authentic Cypriot flavours). * offered complimentary for guests staying in specific

hotels in Larnaka

Information│ReservaVons: Larnaka Tourism Board, T. +357 24657070, larnakaregion.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

LARNAKA WALKS Larnaka; birthplace of the philosopher Zeno, founder of the Stoic School, and second home of Saint Lazarus who was ordained as the first Bishop of Kition after his resurrection. For the lovers of long walks this is a fascinating insight into the history, culture, traditions, and architecture of this sea--front city.

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.

Language: English

Starting point: CTO Information Office (Vasileos Pavlou Square, T. +357 24654322) Time: 10:00

EVERY FRIDAY

Scala – Its Craftsmen Scala is the area that surrounds 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 artists 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 (in front of the entrance of the Medieval Museum). Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Larnaka Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Booking in advance is necessary.

For further information and bookings please contact

T. +357 24654322. Walks are held on public holidays.

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PAFOS WED, 10 FEB Guitar Recital with Timotheos Stylianides The Cypriot guitarist Timotheos Stylianides will perform a programme with works by Manuel De Falla, Miguel Llobet, Isaac Albeniz, Frank Martin, Mikis Theodorakis, Benjamin Britten and Joaquin Rodrigo. Stylianides studied at the University of Hull in G. Britain and at the same time he studied the guitar under the guidance of Tom McKinney and Graig Ogden. He then graduated with a MMus in Performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He continued his studies at the Real Cοnservatorio Superior de Musica de Madrid in Spain where he took guitar lessons from Jose Luis Rodrigo. In May 2006 he was awarded the John Mills Guitar Prize. Timotheos Stylianides has performed in several countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Croatia and Cyprus. Venue: Technopolis 20 (18, Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave., CY-8010, T. +357 70002420) Time: 20:00 Entrance: € 10 Information│ReservaKons: T. + 70002420, technopolis20.com

FRI, 26 FEB Nice to Mitsiou The theatrical group “LibeRTaD”, presents the play “Nice to Mitsiou” written by Elena Christoforou and directed by Christos Grigoriadis. The play is a contemporary comedy that takes place against the backdrop of a Public Service. In the first part of the play the audience will meet the four Civil Servants, who come from different walks of life. Language: Greek. Venue: Archbishop Makarios III Lyceum (1st Paphos Lyceum) (7, Georgiou Griva Digeni Avenue, CY-8047, T. +357 26821055) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15 For further information: Tel. +357 96477312

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Wednesday Night Bike Rides Pafos Bike Riders, organize regular night rides. The goal is to have fun, exercise, familiarize cyclists with urban mobility and to raise awareness among other drivers. A pleasant route of approximately 20km for all cyclists and suitable for all types of bikes. Those who want to participate are advised to bring flashlights and a helmet. For further information please call T. +357 99248056. Starting Point: Paphos Town Hall Square Time: 19:30 – 21:00 Participation: Free EVERY THURSDAY

PAFOS WALK – Strolling around Pafos town

centre (Ktima) In an effort to get visitors acquainted with Pafos Town Centre (Ktima), the newest part of the city of Pafos, the Municipality of Pafos offers visitors the unique experience of a stroll in Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) and a peek into the local everyday life. Through historic references, linked with some very important historic periods including the Medieval, Ottoman, British and modern times, one will ‘walk’ into the past and at the same time discover today’s commercial centre of Pafos. The walk lasts about two and a half hours, including a half-hour break for refreshments. Language: English

Starting point: CTO Information Office (8, Agoras Str., CY-8010, T. +357 26932841) Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Pafos Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Booking in advance is necessary

NO Walks held on public holidays.

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AMMOCHOSTOS

AGIA NAPA CULTURAL WINTER

THU, 4 FEB

When the Past Meets the Present Music's Cool - Private Institute. Director: Andri Tsigkis

THU,11 FEB

Wings in the Wind International dances by Rhythmos Cultural Association.

THU, 18 FEB

80's & 90's Passion Street Dance Passion Dancing Group

THU, 25 FEB

Greek Traditional Dances Liopetri Cultural Association «Tradition».

Venue: Ayia Napa Municipal Theatre Time: 20:00 Entrance: Free SAT, 20 FEB Nice to Mitsiou The theatrical group “LibeRTaD”, presents the play “Nice to Mitsiou” written by Elena Christoforou and directed by Christos Grigoriadis. The play is a contemporary comedy that takes place against the backdrop of a Public Service. In the first part of the play the audience will meet the four Civil Servants, who come from different walks of life. Language: Greek. Venue: Xenion High School (55, 1st Apriliou Str., CY-5281, Paralimni, t. +357 23811080) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15 For further information: Tel. +357 96477312

EVERY MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY

Endless Sun The East part of the island is not just sandy beaches with thin gold sand and crystal clear waters. The Region has history and is covered with many

ecclesiastical monuments. The Endless Sun activities, such as local excursions and events, present a wonderful experience to all interested to see all these and earn beautiful memories and pictures. Offered to the visitors of Ayia Napa and Protaras. For further Information│programme│reservaKons: Mrs Evangelia Absenger Pitta, T. 357 99613767 Mr Pambos Pavlou, T. +357 99658014 T. +357 96741890 http://www.visitcyprus.com/media/Events/Material/EN

DLESS_SUN_PROGRAMME.pdf

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Join the Walk! Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension! This «walk» construes the historic connection of the area of Agia Napa with the sea and the recent development of the village. The participants, accompanied by a tourist guide, will ride on an old bus to Cape Greco and walk up to the top of the hill called «tigani» (flat bottomed frying pan). All along, they will get the chance to be enlightened on the archaeology of the area, its connection with the sea, and its natural beauties. After a short drive to Agii Anargiri, a chapel in the northern part of Cape Greco, and a coffee break, the «walk» will continue along the coast to Makronisos archaeological site. First to book, first to join‼ Language: Every other Wednesday;

- in English and German

- in English and Swedish

Duration: approx. 3 hours (with a 20’ break) Starting point: CTO Information Office (12, Kryou Nerou Avenue, CY-5330, T. +357 23721796). Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Agia Napa Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Booking in advance is necessary.NO Walks held on

public holidays.

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TROODOS

SUN, 28 FEB

11TH

BLOOMING ALMOND TREE FESTIVAL

The festival programme includes traditional Cypriot folk music and dances, demonstration of traditional making of halloumi cheese, bread and almond preserve sweets and free tasting, various activities for children, a market with traditional delicacies as well as various food stalls. Transportation to the event’s location by bus available from the CTO Germasogeia Information Office (Limassol). Organised by the Development Agency of Lemesos Ltd in collaboration with the Limnatis Community Council. Venue: Limnatis Village Time: 11:00-15:00 Transportation fee: €3 per person. Departure time: 10.30, from CTO Germasogeia Information Office

Return time: 14.30, from Limnatis village Booking in advance is necessary (from 10/2 - 21/2)

For reservations please contact 25323211. For further information please contact 99536566.

Online tickets:

Tickethour.com.cy soldoutticketbox.com

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 for confirmation.