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Cyprus Post
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Στη τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλαν ο κ. Μανώλης Εμμανουήλ, η κα Ευανθία Στυλιανού και στον ποιοτικό έλεγχο του ο κ. Μαρίνος Κόρτας.
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Η συλλογή Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία αποτελείται από 1211 γραμματόσημα. Για να δείτε ολόκληρη τη συλλογή πατήστε <a title="Συλλογή Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία" href="https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/browse?collection=19">εδώ</a>
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Anniversaries and Events
OEB’s 60th anniversary
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Postage stamps--Cyprus--History
Γραμματόσημα--Κύπρος--Ιστορία
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Founded in 1960, the Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) is the most representative, politically and economically independent employer’s organization in the country. The history of OEB is synonymous with the evolution of modern Cypriot business and through its actions it is a decisive body for social and economic development. The members of the Organization, which includes 65 Professional Associations, come from all sectors of economic activity, cover more than 75% of the GDP and employ over 60% of the country's workforce. It is a recognized social partner and being the voice of the business community, it represents Cyprus in the International Organization of Employers and BusinessEurope, the pan-European employer’s organization. Her vision is to be the leading representative of the employers and business world and to act as a catalyst for the social and economic development and prosperity of the country.
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Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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Library of Cyprus University of Technology
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09/07/20
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Designer: Xenia Christodoulou
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Cyprus Post
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Στη τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλαν ο κ. Μανώλης Εμμανουήλ, η κα Ευανθία Στυλιανού και στον ποιοτικό έλεγχο του ο κ. Μαρίνος Κόρτας.
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Η συλλογή Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία αποτελείται από 1211 γραμματόσημα. Για να δείτε ολόκληρη τη συλλογή πατήστε <a title="Συλλογή Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία" href="https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/browse?collection=19">εδώ</a>
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ANNIVERSARIES AND EVENTS
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Postage stamps--Cyprus--History
Γραμματόσημα--Κύπρος--Ιστορία
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An account of the resource
20th anniversary of EMS cooperative
Express Mail Service (EMS) was created at the 22nd Congress of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Beijing, China on 10 September 1999.
EMS is an international postal express mail service for documents and merchandise, managed by the UPU postal operators, connecting every business and citizen with more than 180 countries and destinations worldwide.
The aim of the EMS is to promote cooperation between its members to provide a high-quality and reliable express mail service worldwide.
75th Anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organisation
The International Civil Aviation Organisation is a UN specialised agency. Established on 1.12.1944 under the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, the ICAO has 192 State parties and its headquarters in Montreal, Canada.
ICAO’s core mandate is to promote a safe, efficient, secure, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible civil aviation sector and to facilitate passengers.
Cyprus validated the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation by Law No 213/83 according to which ICAO’s standards and recommendations are immediately applicable to domestic law in Cyprus.
70th Anniversary of the Council of Europe
In 2019, Cyprus Post participates actively in the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Council of Europe by issuing a commemorative stamp. The main message of the anniversary is: “Our Rights, our Freedoms, our Europe”. During its 70-year operation, the Council of Europe has significantly contributed to promoting human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
The Republic of Cyprus is an active member of the Organisation based in Strasbourg, since 24 May 1961. The Republic has also undertaken the Presidency of the Committee of Ministers five times and the last time was from November 2019 to May 2017. The active participation of the Cyprus Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly and the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe is remarkable.
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Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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Library of Cyprus University of Technology
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10/09/2019
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Designer: Manolis Emmanuel
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Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.
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www.cypruspost.gov.cy
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en
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Cyprus Post
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Στη τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλαν ο κ. Μανώλης Εμμανουήλ, η κα Ευανθία Στυλιανού και στον ποιοτικό έλεγχο του ο κ. Μαρίνος Κόρτας.
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Η συλλογή Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία αποτελείται από 1211 γραμματόσημα. Για να δείτε ολόκληρη τη συλλογή πατήστε <a title="Συλλογή Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία" href="https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/browse?collection=19">εδώ</a>
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World Autism Awareness Day
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Postage stamps--Cyprus--History
Γραμματόσημα--Κύπρος--Ιστορία
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An account of the resource
ANNIVERSARIES AND EVENTS
World Autism Awareness Day
The World Autism Awareness Day was established in 2007 by the United Nations (UN) and is celebrated annually on April 2nd to raise awareness of the needs of persons with autism by contributing to their acceptance and integration into society.
On this day, hundreds of buildings around the world light up in blue by participating in the "Light it up Blue" event.
The blue of the sea, the blue of the sky, the blue that embraces the skills and talents of persons with autism, shedding light on the dark side of isolation and marginalization.
60 Years since the creation of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2022 is a particularly important year for the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry, which this year celebrates 60 years of creative presence in the economic and business events of the town and district of Limassol.
On the 4th of September 1962, two great institutions which already used to collaborate closely, the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Limassol Development Association, formally joined forces by creating the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Since then, the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EVEL) is committed to serving the main objectives of the two pre-existing bodies, namely the provision of support to entrepreneurs at a multiple level, and the diversified promotion of the development needs of the town and district of Limassol.
For this specific reason, EVEL has since played an important role in supporting its members in various manners, at a collective, sectorial and individual level, and acts a as a lever of awakening and exerting pressure in order to create the necessary projects that will strengthen Limassol's competitiveness and will upgrade the quality of life of its inhabitants.
50 years since the creation of the Pancyprian Organization of Large Families
The Pancyprian Organization of Large Families (P.O.P.) celebrates 50 years since its establishment (in 1971) and 50 years of operation.
The role and mission of the P.O.P. is to provide support to large families by means of upgrading family policy, the protection and safeguarding of social rights, the fight against social exclusion, the development and prosperity for large families, the promotion of actions regarding employment, housing and education, tackling the problem of low birth rate, etc.
P.O.P.’s vision has always been the recognition of the great contribution made by large families by the State, by the Church and by Society. This has become a reality and the contribution made by large families is now respected and appreciated.
P.O.P.’s vision and goals never cease. Its work and action include highlighting the demographic problem, the struggle to raise and improve the standard of living and the benefits afforded to large families, as well as elevating the family institution.
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Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage
Digital Heritage Research Lab, Cyprus University of Technology
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23/03/2022
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Designers: Doxia Sergidou (€0,34 και €0,50),
Nikos Ierodiaconou (€0.41)
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Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.
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www.cypruspost.gov.cy
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jpg
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en
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2022CS441, 2022CS442, 2022CS443
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Cyprus Post
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Στη τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλαν ο κ. Μανώλης Εμμανουήλ, η κα Ευανθία Στυλιανού και στον ποιοτικό έλεγχο του ο κ. Μαρίνος Κόρτας.
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Η συλλογή Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία αποτελείται από 1211 γραμματόσημα. Για να δείτε ολόκληρη τη συλλογή πατήστε <a title="Συλλογή Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία" href="https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/browse?collection=19">εδώ</a>
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Anniversaries and Events
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Postage stamps--Cyprus--History
Γραμματόσημα--Κύπρος--Ιστορία
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An account of the resource
50 years of the Cyprus Thalassaemia Association
The Cyprus Thalassaemia Association (CTA) is a Non-Governmental Organization which was founded by the parents and friends of people suffering from Thalassemia in their effort to protect their children’s rights against critical medical, social and economic problems and is the oldest patients’ association in our country. During the 5 decades of its activity, the CTA has focused its attention on all aspects of the medical treatment of people with Thalassemia, their integration into society and the working environment, their psychological support as well as the education and training of both patients as well as medical and nursing staff. At the same time, with its ongoing actions and initiatives, it supports blood donation in Cyprus, the population control program and the promotion of general health policies.
70 Years of the Pancyprian Greek Teachers Organization (POED)
The Pancyprian Greek Teachers Organization – POED, is the collective expression of Greek Cypriot Teachers of Primary, Pre-Primary and Special Education. It was founded on the 9th of April 1953 and currently has more than 6000 members.
The priority for the Organization is to promote and upgrade Public Education and Public Schools. Every day, POED supports teachers, fights for upgrading their prestige and dignity and guarantees their work benefits.
Through its 70-year course, its struggles and actions, POED has played and continues to play a decisive role in the historical, political, national, social and economic development of Cyprus.
50 years of the Cyprus Ports Authority
The Cyprus Ports Authority celebrates this year 50 years since its establishment and operation as the competent Semi-Governmental Organization that owns, manages and operates the port facilities and shipping aids of Cyprus.
The five-year course of the Organization in the port activities of the country which consists in its involvement in the commercial actions of the ports through its successful provision of services that it offers to the port industry of the country, as well as the Organization’s multifaceted social contribution to the country, is of historical importance.
Within the framework of the celebrations for the Authority’s 50 years of operation, a special anniversary logo of the Organization has been created which also features on the commemorative stamp which aims at promoting the Organisation’s path for half a century.
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Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage
Digital Heritage Research Lab, Cyprus University of Technology
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04/04/2023
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Designers: Sakis Vasileiou (€0,34 & €0,41), Ermina Emmaouel €0,50
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ANNUAL
MAJOR
EVENTS
2009
�JANUARY
January 4, 11, 18, 25
MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE…
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary
music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos
(Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
January 6
EPIPHANY
Epiphany is one of the most important religious celebrations of the year. 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 priest.
Religious celebrations in all seaside towns:
LEMESOS:
Agia Napa Church – Lemesos (Limassol) old port
LARNAKA: Agios Lazaros Church – Larnaka marina
PAFOS:
Theoskepasti Church – Pafos harbour
POLIS:
Agios Andreas Church – Latsi fishing shelter
AGIA NAPA: Agia Napa Church – Agia Napa harbour
January 10 - 15
NEW YEAR INTERNATIONAL REGATTA 2009
Organised by the Cyprus Yachting Association at the Cyprus Yachting Association
Sailing Centre in Agios Tychonas, Lemesos (Limassol) area.
For further information: tel: 25320559, e-mail: cyacyp@cytanet.com.cy
website: www.cya.org.cy
January
AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa
Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with
the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
FEBRUARY
February 1, 8, 15, 22
MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE...
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary
music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos
(Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
February 19 – March 01
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 and take place in Lemesos and Pafos.
LEMESOS (LIMASSOL)
February 19: Entrance of King Carnival in the town
February 22: Children’s Carnival Parade
February 28: Serenaders’ Parade in the town centre
March 1:
The Grand Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along
Makarios III Ave.
PAFOS
February 19: Entrance of King Carnival, at the commercial centre of Pafos
February 28: Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Poseidonos
Ave.
�February 21
THE SEVENTH EUROPEAN TEAM BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP
The Seventh Team Championships are to be held at Athena Beach Hotel, Pafos,
Cyprus over six days in February 2009. Teams are to consist of two women and two
men bowlers, all of whom will play 6 games of singles and 6 games of mixed pairs.
For further information: www.europeanbowlsunion.com
February 22
Cycling Race – “CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP #1”
Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation at Tochni – Kalavasos villages, Larnaka
District.
For further information: tel: 99 694900, e-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy,
website: www.mtbcyprus.com
February
AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa
Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with
the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
MARCH
March 1,8,15,22,29
MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE...
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary
music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos
(Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
March 2
GREEN MONDAY (50 days before the Greek Easter)
The first day of Lent, is a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday
is followed by a fifty days 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 Gkreko
LARNAKA:
Tekke Grove
PAFOS:
Kato Pafos (Faros Beach)
PERVOLIA VILLAGE: Rigena Medieval Tower (Larnaka District)
POLIS:
Polis Municipal Beach
March 6 – 8
32nd TROODOS INTERNATIONAL FIS RACES 2009
Organised by the Cyprus Ski Federation at Dias Slope, Troodos
Tel: 22449837, e-mail: csf@cyprusski.com, website: www.cyprusski.com
March 6 - 8
9th PLATFORM OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Cyprus’ greatest contemporary dance event: this is a unique opportunity for the
public to acquaint itself with the latest works of Cypriot choreographers and dancers.
Organisers: The Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the
Rialto Theatre
Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol), (tel.77777745)
March 8
Cycling Race – “CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP #3”
Mountain bike and cycling races - events in Cyprus with world class riders participating,
organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation.
For further information: tel. 99 694900, e-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy,
website: www.mtbcyprus.com
March 13 - 15
“CYPRUS RALLY” FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
The Cyprus Rally is one of the world’s most exciting motor sports events, organised
by the Cyprus Automobile Association.
For further information: tel: 22 313233, email:info@caa.com.cy, website:www.caa.com.cy
�March 29
GSO – INTERNATIONAL OPEN MARATHON
The Gymnastic Club “TA OLYMPIA” (GSO), is hosting for a third consecutive year
an International Open Marathon that will take place in Lemesos (Limassol). This event
is under the auspices of the Cyprus Amateur Athletics Federation.
For further information: tel. 25 387370, email: gsolympia@cytanet.com.cy
March
AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa
Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with
the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
APRIL
April 5, 12, 19, 26
MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE...
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary
music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos
(Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
April 11
SAINT LAZARUS’ RELIGIOUS PROCESSION
A special mass is held in memory of St Lazarus, the Patron Saint and first Bishop of
Larnaka, followed by an impressive procession of the saint's icon with music and the
clergy dressed in all their splendour, going from Agios Lazaros Church along the palmlined sea front promenade and other main streets of Larnaka.
April 17 – 20
GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER
Easter the biggest Greek Orthodox religious feast is celebrated in Cyprus with great
solemnity. Evening services take place throughout the Holy Week.
Good Friday - April 17
∞ procession of decorated Sepulchres takes place in all parishes at around 20:30.
Easter Saturday - April 18
At midnight an open-air mass takes place in every church.
EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY - April 19 – 20
On Easter Sunday and Monday afternoons traditional games are organised in towns
and villages:
LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) DISTRICT: Kourdali and Spilia villages
LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) DISTRICT: Lemesos town, Agios Tychonas, Pano Polemidia,
Sykopetra (tel:99569408), Kellaki (tel. 99604792), Pissouri
(tel. 25222292), Episkopi (tel. 25934015), Anogyra and Agros villages
LARNAKA DISTRICT: Pervolia village (tel. 24423330)
PAFOS DISTRICT: Pafos town, Geroskipou, Tala, Kathikas, Tsada, Chlorakas, Kissonerga,
Stroumbi and Neo Chorio villages
FAMAGUSTA DISTRICT: Agia Napa, Frenaros, Paralimni, Deryneia and Achna villages.
April
REVIVAL OF EASTER TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS
The programme includes Easter delicacies preparation, traditional Easter games,
Cypriot dances and music concerts and many other events.
Organisers: Communities of Spilia, Kourdali and Evrychou villages, tel. 99606641
April
GOLF – CYPRUS AMATEUR OPEN
Organised by the Cyprus Golf Federation at the Secret Valley Golf Club, Pafos District.
For further information: tel. 26642774, email: golfers2@cytanet.com.cy,
website: www.cyprusgolf.com
�MAY
May 2 - 31
12TH EUROPEAN DANCE FESTIVAL
A feast of contemporary dance meets all the trends, the dynamics and the new forms
of the international contemporary scene. The increased level of participation by EU
member states is a clear indication that the Dance Festival is becoming an annual
highlight of the European arts and culture scene.
Organisers: The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre.
In cooperation with the Embassies and Cultural Centres of the participate countries.
Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (tel.77777745)
May 8 – 10
WORLD AQUA BIKE CYPRUS GRAND PRIX AGIA NAPA 2009
Organised by JSR Racing Team in Agia Napa.
Contact Person: George Ioannides
Tel: 22028131, 99 334170, Fax: 22-028130, email: info@cyprusaquabike.com,
website: www.cyprusaquabike.com
May 9 - 10, 30 - 31
FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA)
“Anthestiria” is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and
life dating back to Ancient Greece. The programme includes amongst others
a Flower exhibition and a parade of group of people and chariots.
LEMESOS - GERMASOGEIA: 9 - 10/5/2009, celebrations organised by the Germasogeia
Municipality, tel. 25879898
Saturday: Flower exhibition and market at the Potamos Germasogeias parking place
Sunday: Parade of groups of people and chariots decorated with flowers, along the
coast road starting from the Apollonia Hotel towards Germasogeia Police Station
LARNAKA: 10 /5 /09, celebrations and parade along Athens Avenue and at the Larnaka
Seafront Stage, organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel. 24657745 or 24629333
PAFOS: 30 /5 /09, celebrations and parade along Poseidonos Avenue, organised by
the Pafos Municipality, tel. 26932014
May (end)
9th ANNUAL PHAROS INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Organised by the Pharos Trust at the PASYDY Auditorium in Lefkosia and at the
Royal Manor House in Kouklia, Pafos district. The Festival welcomes to Cyprus
several accomplished chamber musicians from the current international circuit,
performing a range of works for strings and piano.
For further information: tel.22663871, website: www.thepharostrust.org
May 29 - 31
21st INTERNATIONAL HISTORIC CAR RALLY
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus.
For further information: tel. 22446614, 22313233
JUNE
June 1 - 6
XIII GAMES OF THE SMALL STATES OF EUROPE - CYPRUS 2009
The Cyprus Olympic Committee has undertaken to host the 2009 Games of the
Small States of Europe. In the context of CYPRUS 2009 numerous side events of a
cultural and educational nature will be organised.
For further information: www.cyprus2009.org.cy
June 6 - 8 | PENTECOSTKATAKLYSMOS (Flood Festival)
“Kataklysmos” is a religious and popular feast celebrated only in Cyprus. “Kataklysmos”,
which means flood, is found in the book of Genesis and in the Greek myth of Deukalion.
In both cases it refers to the destruction by flood of almost all living creatures in
order to give birth to a new and moral generation. The ceremonies last for a few
days and take place in all seaside towns. Celebrations include various games, folk
dances, swimming competitions and boat races.
�Festivities in all seaside towns:
LARNAKA: 5 - 10/6/09 (music, dance, poetry, theatre, competitions) at the Larnaka
Palm Trees Promenade organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel. 24657745
LEMESOS: 6 - 8/6/09 at the Seafront Promenade (west of the Municipal Gardens),
organised by the Lemesos Municipality, tel. 25745919 or 25343120
AGIA NAPA: 6 – 8/6/09 at Agia Napa harbour, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality
tel. 23816307
PAFOS: 6 – 8/6/09 at Castle square, Kato Pafos, organised by the Pafos Municipality,
tel. 26932014
POLIS: 6 – 8/6/09 at Latsi fishing shelter, organised by the Polis Municipality,
tel. 26321321
June 19 – 21
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Organised by the Performing Arts for Cyprus Charities, at the Kourion Ancient
Theatre. The William Shakespeare performance for 2009 will be "Taming of the
Shrew", directed by Janet Yianni.
For further information: tel. 99427572
June 20 - 27
4th MEDIEVAL AGIA NAPA FESTIVAL
The programme includes medieval performances by European Groups.
Organisers: Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307
Venue: Agia Napa Monastery
June
TROODOS MOUNTAINS TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL
“Traditional Products”
Organisers: Communities of Kalopanagiotis, Pedoulas and Kampos villages. The
festival includes a great mix of cultural demonstrations and performances covering
traditional dances and music, food and drink exhibitions, arts and crafts fairs and other
events.
JULY
July 1 - 2
WORLD FAMOUS MUSICALS
The concert re-visits the best moments from some of the world's favourite musicals.
Organisers: Larnaka Municipality, tel. 24657745 or 24629333
Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre
July 21 - 26
KOUMANDARIA FESTIVAL
Organised by the communities of the Kourris Valley and Xylourikou (Alassa, Agios
Georgios, Silikou, Doros, Laneia, Monagri, Silikou, Agios Mamas, Apesia, Kapileio, Korfi
and Limnatis)
For further information: tel. 25340385
July
THE GREAT BALLET COMPANIES
The Ballet Festival is ranked among the most important events in Cyprus attracting
great numbers of both local and foreign visitors.
Organisers: Lemesos Municipality, tel. 25745919 or 25343120
Venue: Municipal Garden Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol)
July – August
13TH INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA 2009
An annual international theatre festival that hosts professional productions of ancient
Greek drama from different cultures around the world.
Organisers: Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute, tel. 22674920,
Venues: Kourion Ancient Theatre, Pafos Ancient Odeon and Makarios III Amphitheatre
in Lefkosia.
�July
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL KOURION THEATRE
In the splendid setting of the ancient Kourion theatre, the International Music Festival
will celebrate the beauty that music can reveal. The Festival comprises performances
by world renowned musicians that will give the audience the opportunity to enjoy
music beyond the differences of the various musical styles.
Organised by Resonance Productions Ltd, tel. 22774470,
email: info@kourionfestival.com, website: www.kourionfestival.com
July
TROODOS MOUNTAINS TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL
“Natural Environment”
Organisers: Communities of Kato Platres and Moniatis villages, tel. 25813024, 25471718
The festival includes a great mix of cultural demonstrations and performances covering
traditional dance and music, hiking and cycling tours, lectures on the environment
and other events.
July (end)
CYPRUS FIVE CHALLENGER 2009
International Beach Volley Championship
Organised by the Sun Atlantis Sport Events and the Geroskipou Municipality, at the
CTO Tourist Beach in Geroskipou, Pafos area.
For further information: tel. 26964525, www.sun-atlantis.com
AUGUST
Aug 28 - Sept 6
WINE FESTIVAL
The Wine Festival was organised for the first time in 1961 and since then it has
become an established annual event of merrymaking and fun, offering a joyful atmosphere
to visitors from all over Cyprus and abroad. Wine from the barrels is on offer free
of charge every evening.
Organisers: Cultural Services of Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality
Venue: Lemesos Municipal Gardens
August (end) or September (beginning)
PAFOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL (OPERA)
The Pafos Aphrodite Festival is an international annual artistic event with world famous
opera performances which take place in the open air in front of the Medieval Castle
in Pafos.
For further information: tel: 26822218, e-mail: info@pafc.com.cy,
website: pafc.com.cy
SEPTEMBER
September 25 - 27
25th AGIA NAPA FESTIVAL
Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307. The programme includes
amongst others traditional delicacies preparation, arts and crafts and music and dances.
Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307
Sept - Oct
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL “KYPRIA 2009”
A major cultural event organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education
and Culture (tel. 22800985), with high quality performances in Lefkosia (Nicosia),
Lemesos (Limassol) and Larnaka.
September
TROODOS MOUNTAINS TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL“Vine Cultivation and
Grape Products”
Organisers: Communities of Arsos, Dora, Vasa and Potamiou wine producingvillages.
The festival includes a great mix of cultural demonstrations and performances covering
traditional dance and music, guided tours, food and drink exhibitions, arts and crafts
fairs and events.
�OCTOBER
October 9 - 11
“TROODOS RALLY” MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information:
tel.: 22313233, email:info@caa.com.cy, website:www.caa.com.cy
October 17 - 18
4th CYPRUS AUTUMN HISTORIC CAR RALLY
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus.
For further information: tel. 22446614, 22313233
October
TROODOS MOUNTAINS TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL
“Apple fruit, its cultivation and products”
Organisers: Communities of Kyperounta, Dymes and Amiantos villages. The festival
includes a great mix of cultural demonstrations and performances covering traditional
dance and music, guided tours, food and drink exhibitions,arts and crafts fairs and
events.
NOVEMBER
November 26 - 29
CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL 4-DAY CHALLENGE (MARATHON)
Organised by Arena DMC and as usual it takes place in Pafos and Akamas areas.For
further information: tel.:26880430, e-mail: info@arena.com.cy,
website: www.cypruschallenge.com
November
TROODOS MOUNTAINS TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL
“Religious Routes”
Organisers: Communities of Platanistasa, Palaichori and Lagoudera villages
The festival includes a great mix of cultural demonstrations and performances covering
guided tours at religious monuments of world cultural heritage, orthodox mass at a
church, traditional dance and music and other events.
November
AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa
Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the
Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
DECEMBER
December
OPERA: Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail
A major Opera event performed by one of the leading opera houses in Europe.
Organisers: Rialto Theatre, (tel.77777745), Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol)
December
AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa
Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the
Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
December
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)
Festivities take place all over Cyprus and the Christmas spirit can be felt everywhere,
especially in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where the Christmas festivities have recently become
a main annual event. Events and displays are organised during the Christmas holidays
at Eleftheria Square and the nearby area.
�ALL YEAR ROUND EVENTS
Guided tours in and around Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos, Agia Napa and
Germasogeia village (Lemesos area) are offered free of charge by the Municipalities
and are organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation andt he
Cyprus Tourist Guides Association.
Many colourful fairs are held in villages, reviving traditional village life, when saint’s
name-days are celebrated around the main churches. Local products and sweets are
sold at stalls especially set up for the occasion. A procession of the Saint’s icon around
the church takes place during the previous evening’s church service.
Walking Tours
Every Monday
> Kaimakli Bus & Walking Tour, Lefkosia (Nicosia) (in English)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia Free participation
> “Historic Limassol Walk”, Lemesos (Limassol) (in English)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Lemesos - Free participation
> “Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension” (by bus) (English - German)
Every Monday (November - March)
For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 23721796)
Starting Point: Tourist Information Office, Agia Napa
Every Wednesday
> Larnaka Walk “Past and Present” (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Larnaka
> Germasogeia Walks (in English)
- Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water
- Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia
Every Wednesday (October - April) - Each one every other week
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Germasogeia, Lemesos District
(For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 25323211)
Every Thursday
> Lefkosia (Nicosia) Walking Tour (in English) (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia
> Pafos Walking Tour (in English) (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Gladstonos 3, Pafos
For information and bookings, tel: 26 932841.
Every Friday
> Lefkosia (Nicosia) Outside the Walls (in English), (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia
> “Skala (Larnaka) - Its craftsmen” (free participation)
Starting point: Larnaka Medieval Castle
> Germasogeia Walks (in Finnish)
- Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water
- Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia
Every Friday (November-April) - Each one every other week
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Germasogeia, Lemesos District
(For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 25323211)
> “Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension” (by bus) (English - Swedish)
Every Friday (November - March)
Starting Point: Tourist Information Office, Agia Napa
(For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 23721796)
�Religious Fairs (Panigiria)
February 2
April 23
May 21
July 17
July 26
August 6
August 15
September 2
September 6
September 8
September 14
September 22
September 24
September 28
October 2
October 4
October 5
October 6
October 17-18
November 3
November 7 - 8
November 20 - 21
November 30
December 16
Presentation of Jesus to the Temple Chrysorrogiatissa
Monastery, Pafos District
Saint George’s Day
Agios Georgios Alamanos Convent (Lemesos District) and
Paralimni village.
Saints Constantine and Helena’s Day
Religious fair at Tsada village, Pafos District
Saint Marina’s Day
Xylotymbou village, Ammochostos district
Saint Paraskevi’s Day
Geroskipou village (Pafos District) and Leivadia village
(Larnaka District)
Transfiguration of Jesus Christ the Saviour
Sotira village, Ammochostos District
Dormition of Virgin Mary (Assumption Day)
Kykko and Chrysorrogiatissa monasteries, Agia Napa,
Chrysospiliotissa church at Deftera village (Lefkosia),
Liopetri village (Ammochostos) and Kiti village (Larnaka).
Saint Mamas’ Day
Peristerona village, near Polis
Archangels Michael’s Day
Frenaros village, Ammochostos (Famagusta ) District
Agia Napa Monastery, Ammochostos (Famagusta ) District,
Arakapas village (Lemesos district)
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Omodos and Lefkara villages
Saint Fokas’ Day
Athienou village, Larnaka District
Saint Thekla’s Day
Sotira village, Ammochostos (Famagusta ) District
Saint Neofytos’ Day
Agios Neofytos Monastery, Pafos District
Saint Kyprianos’ Day
Meniko village, Lefkosia District
Saint John Lampadistis’ Day
Kalopanagiotis village, Lefkosia District
Saint Ermogenis’ Day
Agios Ermogenis church, Lemesos District
Saint Kendeas’ Day
Agios Kendeas church, Avgorou village
Saint Luke’s Day
Kolossi, Kouklia and Aradippou villages
Saint George Kontos’ Day
Agios Georgios Kontos Church, in Larnaka town
Archangels Michael and Gabriel’s Day
Archangelos Michael Church at Kaimakli, Lefkosia
Presentation of Virgin Mary to the Temple
Pallouriotissa old church in Lefkosia and Agros village
Saint Andrew’s Day
Polis Chrysochous
Saint Modestos’ Day
Deryneia village, Ammochostos (Famagusta) District
�Useful Telephones
Lefkosia Municipality Cultural Services
Pafos Aphrodite Festival Ltd
Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture
Cyprus Theatrical Organisation
Nicosia Municipal Theatre
Lemesos Patticheion Municipal Theatre
Larnaka Patticheion Theatre
Larnaka Municipal Theatre
Pafos Markideion Theatre
Rialto Theatre
State Gallery of Contemporary Cypriot Art
Famagusta Gate
The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
Lemesos Municipality Cultural Services
Larnaka Municipality Cultural Services
Larnaka Municipal Theatre
Larnaka Municipal Gallery
Pafos Municipality Cultural Services
Agia Napa Municipality Cultural Services
Anastasios G. Leventis Foundation
Pierides Foundation
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
Cyprus Popular Bank Cultural Centre
Skali Cultural Centre
Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute
Deryneia Municipality
Paralimni Municipality
Polis Chrysochous Municipality
The Pharos Trust
22797004
26822218
22800985
22492900
22673218
25343341
24629300
24665794
26932571
25343900, 77777745
22304947
22430877
22432577
25745919
24657745, 24629333
24665795
24658848
26932014
23816307
22667706
24651345
22848100
22718601, 22718603
22336363
22313010
22674920
23811000
23819300
26321321
22663871
Note
In the compilation of this leaflet every care has been taken to ensure accuracy
of information at the time of going to press (October 2009). The Cyprus Tourism
Organisation cannot however accept responsibility for omissions in material
supplied for inclusion, but where such are brought to the attention of the Cyprus
Tourism Organisation, future issues will be amended accordingly.
Cyprus Online: www.visitcyprus.com
The official website of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation provides comprehensive
information on the major attractions of Cyprus, complete with maps, updated
calendar of events, detailed hotel guide, downloadable photos, travel planner to
help you organize a trip to Cyprus and suggested itineraries. You will also find
lists of tour operators selling Cyprus, information on conferences and incentives,
and a wealth of useful information.
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www.visitcyprus.com
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Ammochostos District:
Agia Napa Municipality Cultural Services
Paralimni Municipality
Deryneia Municipality
Pafos District:
Pafos Municipality Cultural Services
Pafos Aphrodite Festival Ltd
Pafos Markideion Theatre
Polis Chrysochous Municipality
350 01 10
23816307
23819300
23811000
26932014
26822218
26932571
26321321
Lemesos District:
Lemesos Patticheion Municipal Theatre
Rialto Theatre
Lemesos Municipality Cultural Services
25343341
77777745, 25343900
25745919
Larnaka District:
Larnaka Patticheion Theatre
Larnaka Municipal Theatre
Larnaka Municipality Cultural Services
Larnaka Municipal Gallery
Pierides Foundation
24629300
24665794
24657745, 24629333
24658848
24651345
Lefkosia District:
The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
Lefkosia Municipality Cultural Services
Lefkosia Municipal Theatre
State Gallery of Contemporary Cypriot Art
Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education
and Culture
Cyprus Theatrical Organisation
Famagusta Gate
Anastasios G. Leventis Foundation
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
Cyprus Popular Bank Cultural Centre
Skali Cultural Centre
Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute
The Pharos Trust
22800985
22492900
22430877
22667706
22848100
22718601
22336363
22313010
22674920
2266387
The official website of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation provides
comprehensive information on the major attractions of Cyprus,
complete with maps, updated calendar of events, detailed hotel
guide, downloadable photos, travel planner to help you organize a
trip to Cyprus and suggested itineraries. You will also find lists of
tour operators selling Cyprus, information on conferences and
incentives, and a wealth of useful information.
Annual Major Events 2010
Cyprus Online: www.visitcyprus.com
Note:
In the compilation of this leaflet every care has been taken to ensure
accuracy of information at the time of going to press (November
2009). The Cyprus Tourism Organisation cannot however accept
responsibility for omissions in material supplied for inclusion, but
where such are brought to the attention of the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation, future issues will be amended accordingly.
www.visitcyprus.com
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
Telephones
22432577
22797004
22673218
22304947
Useful Telephones
JA N UA RY
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
January 6 EPIPHANY
Epiphany is one of the most important religious celebrations of the year. 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 priest.
Religious celebrations in all seaside towns:
Lemesos: Agia Napa Church – Lemesos (Limassol) old port
Larnaka: Agios Lazaros Church – Larnaka marina
Pafos:
Theoskepasti Church – Pafos harbour
Polis:
Agios Andreas Church – Latsi fishing shelter
Agia Napa: Agia Napa Church – Agia Napa harbour
January 9 – 15 NEW YEAR INTERNATIONAL REGATTA 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Yachting Association at the Cyprus Yachting Association Sailing Centre in Agios Tychonas, Lemesos (Limassol) area.
For further information: tel: 25320559, website: www.cya.org.cy, e-mail: cyacyp@cytanet.com.cy
January LARNAKA CULTURAL WINTER
Music, dance and theatre with the participation of soloists and ensembles from Cyprus and abroad at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre organised by the Larnaka Municipality (tel.24657745)
January AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the
Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
February 21 Cycling Race – "CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP #1"
Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation at Voroklini village, Ammochostos District.
For further information: tel: 96 512811, e-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy, www.mtbcyprus.com
February AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
MARCH
March 6, 13, 20, 27 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
March 7, 14, 21, 28 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
March 6 – 7 34th TROODOS INTERNATIONAL FIS RACES 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Ski Federation at Dias Slope, Troodos. Tel.: 22449837, e-mail: csf@cyprusski.com, www.cyprusski.com
March 6 – 8 10th PLATFORM OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Cyprus’ greatest contemporary dance event: this is a unique opportunity for the public to acquaint itself with the latest works of Cypriot
choreographers and dancers.
Organisers: The Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre
Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol), (tel.77777745)
March 22-29
Shooting – Cyprus Grand Prix in Trap, Skeet, Double Trap
An international shooting event organised by the Cyprus Shooting Federation (tel 22449820)
12:54 PM
FEBRUARY
March 25 - 28 Cycling – Tour of Cyprus 2010
The Tour of Cyprus will be open to international participants. Cyclists will complete a tour of approximately 400 Km. The event is organised by
"Podilatokinisi" cycling club. For further information: tel: 99459331, www.tourofcyprus.com.
March 27 SAINT LAZARUS’ RELIGIOUS PROCESSION
A special mass is held in memory of St Lazarus, the Patron Saint and first Bishop of Larnaka, followed by an impressive procession of the saint's
icon with music and the clergy dressed in all their splendour, going from Agios Lazaros Church along the palm-lined sea front promenade and
other main streets of Larnaka.
March AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
AP R I L
April 2 - 5 GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER
Easter the biggest Greek Orthodox religious feast is celebrated in Cyprus with great solemnity. Evening services take place throughout the Holy
Week.
Good Friday - April 2 _ procession of decorated Sepulchres takes place in all parishes at around 20:30.
Easter Saturday - April 3
At midnight an open-air mass takes place in every church.
EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY - April 4 – 5
On Easter Sunday and Monday afternoons traditional games are organised in towns and villages:
Lefkosia (Nicosia) District: Kourdali and Spilia villages
Lemesos (Limassol) District: Lemesos town, Agios Tychonas, Pano Polemidia, Sykopetra (tel: 99569408), Kellaki (tel. 99604792),
Pissouri (tel. 25222292), Episkopi (tel. 25934015), Anogyra and Agros villages.
Larnaka District: Pervolia village (tel. 24423330)
Pafos District: Pafos town, Geroskipou, Tala, Kathikas, Tsada, Chlorakas, Kissonerga, Stroumbi and Neo Chorio villages
Ammochostos (Famagusta) District: Agia Napa, Frenaros, Paralimni, Deryneia and Achna villages.
1/22/10
February 4 – 14 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 and take place in Lemesos and Pafos.
Lemesos (Limassol):
February 4: Entrance of King Carnival in the town
February 7: Children’s Carnival Parade
February 13: Serenaders’ Parade in the town centre
February 14: The Grand Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Makarios III Ave.
Pafos:
February 4: Entrance of King Carnival, at the commercial centre of Pafos
February 13: Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Poseidonos Ave.
February 6, 13, 20, 27 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
February 7, 14, 21, 28 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
February 15 GREEN MONDAY (50 days before the Greek Easter)
The first day of Lent, is a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty days 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 Gkreko
Larnaka: Tekke Grove
Pafos: Kato Pafos (Faros Beach)
Pervolia village (Larnaka District): Rigena Medieval Tower (tel. 24423330)
Polis: Polis Municipal Beach
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Pafos District:
Pafos Municipality Cultural Services
Pafos Aphrodite Festival Ltd
Pafos Markideion Theatre
Polis Chrysochous Municipality
23816307
23819300
23811000
Ammochostos District:
Agia Napa Municipality Cultural Services
Paralimni Municipality
Deryneia Municipality
24629300
24665794
24657745, 24629333
24658848
24651345
Larnaka District:
Larnaka Patticheion Theatre
Larnaka Municipal Theatre
Larnaka Municipality Cultural Services
Larnaka Municipal Gallery
Pierides Foundation
25343341
77777745, 25343900
25745919
Lemesos District:
Lemesos Patticheion Municipal Theatre
Rialto Theatre
Lemesos Municipality Cultural Services
Lefkosia District:
The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
Lefkosia Municipality Cultural Services
Lefkosia Municipal Theatre
State Gallery of Contemporary Cypriot Art
Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education
and Culture
Cyprus Theatrical Organisation
Famagusta Gate
Anastasios G. Leventis Foundation
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
Cyprus Popular Bank Cultural Centre
Skali Cultural Centre
Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute
The Pharos Trust
22800985
22492900
22430877
22667706
22848100
22718601
22336363
22313010
22674920
2266387
The official website of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation provides
comprehensive information on the major attractions of Cyprus,
complete with maps, updated calendar of events, detailed hotel
guide, downloadable photos, travel planner to help you organize a
trip to Cyprus and suggested itineraries. You will also find lists of
tour operators selling Cyprus, information on conferences and
incentives, and a wealth of useful information.
Annual Major Events 2010
Annual Major Events 2010
Cyprus Online: www.visitcyprus.com
Note:
In the compilation of this leaflet every care has been taken to ensure
accuracy of information at the time of going to press (November
2009). The Cyprus Tourism Organisation cannot however accept
responsibility for omissions in material supplied for inclusion, but
where such are brought to the attention of the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation, future issues will be amended accordingly.
www.visitcyprus.com
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
Telephones
22432577
22797004
22673218
22304947
Useful Telephones
January LARNAKA CULTURAL WINTER
Music, dance and theatre with the participation of soloists and ensembles from Cyprus and abroad at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre organised by the Larnaka Municipality (tel.24657745)
January AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the
Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
FEBRUARY
February 4 – 14 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 and take place in Lemesos and Pafos.
Lemesos (Limassol):
February 4: Entrance of King Carnival in the town
February 7: Children’s Carnival Parade
February 13: Serenaders’ Parade in the town centre
February 14: The Grand Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Makarios III Ave.
Pafos:
February 4: Entrance of King Carnival, at the commercial centre of Pafos
February 13: Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Poseidonos Ave.
February 6, 13, 20, 27 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
February 7, 14, 21, 28 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
February 15 GREEN MONDAY (50 days before the Greek Easter)
The first day of Lent, is a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty days 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 Gkreko
Larnaka: Tekke Grove
Pafos: Kato Pafos (Faros Beach)
Pervolia village (Larnaka District): Rigena Medieval Tower (tel. 24423330)
Polis: Polis Municipal Beach
March 6, 13, 20, 27 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
March 7, 14, 21, 28 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
March 6 – 7 34th TROODOS INTERNATIONAL FIS RACES 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Ski Federation at Dias Slope, Troodos. Tel.: 22449837, e-mail: csf@cyprusski.com, www.cyprusski.com
March 6 – 8 10th PLATFORM OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Cyprus’ greatest contemporary dance event: this is a unique opportunity for the public to acquaint itself with the latest works of Cypriot
choreographers and dancers.
Organisers: The Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre
Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol), (tel.77777745)
March 22-29
Shooting – Cyprus Grand Prix in Trap, Skeet, Double Trap
An international shooting event organised by the Cyprus Shooting Federation (tel 22449820)
March 25 - 28 Cycling – Tour of Cyprus 2010
The Tour of Cyprus will be open to international participants. Cyclists will complete a tour of approximately 400 Km. The event is organised by
"Podilatokinisi" cycling club. For further information: tel: 99459331, www.tourofcyprus.com.
March 27 SAINT LAZARUS’ RELIGIOUS PROCESSION
A special mass is held in memory of St Lazarus, the Patron Saint and first Bishop of Larnaka, followed by an impressive procession of the saint's
icon with music and the clergy dressed in all their splendour, going from Agios Lazaros Church along the palm-lined sea front promenade and
other main streets of Larnaka.
March AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
AP R IL
April 2 - 5 GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER
Easter the biggest Greek Orthodox religious feast is celebrated in Cyprus with great solemnity. Evening services take place throughout the Holy
Week.
Good Friday - April 2 _ procession of decorated Sepulchres takes place in all parishes at around 20:30.
Easter Saturday - April 3
At midnight an open-air mass takes place in every church.
EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY - April 4 – 5
On Easter Sunday and Monday afternoons traditional games are organised in towns and villages:
Lefkosia (Nicosia) District: Kourdali and Spilia villages
Lemesos (Limassol) District: Lemesos town, Agios Tychonas, Pano Polemidia, Sykopetra (tel: 99569408), Kellaki (tel. 99604792),
Pissouri (tel. 25222292), Episkopi (tel. 25934015), Anogyra and Agros villages.
Larnaka District: Pervolia village (tel. 24423330)
Pafos District: Pafos town, Geroskipou, Tala, Kathikas, Tsada, Chlorakas, Kissonerga, Stroumbi and Neo Chorio villages
Ammochostos (Famagusta) District: Agia Napa, Frenaros, Paralimni, Deryneia and Achna villages.
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January 9 – 15 NEW YEAR INTERNATIONAL REGATTA 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Yachting Association at the Cyprus Yachting Association Sailing Centre in Agios Tychonas, Lemesos (Limassol) area.
For further information: tel: 25320559, website: www.cya.org.cy, e-mail: cyacyp@cytanet.com.cy
MARCH
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January 6 EPIPHANY
Epiphany is one of the most important religious celebrations of the year. 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 priest.
Religious celebrations in all seaside towns:
Lemesos: Agia Napa Church – Lemesos (Limassol) old port
Larnaka: Agios Lazaros Church – Larnaka marina
Pafos:
Theoskepasti Church – Pafos harbour
Polis:
Agios Andreas Church – Latsi fishing shelter
Agia Napa: Agia Napa Church – Agia Napa harbour
February AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
1/22/10
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
February 21 Cycling Race – "CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP #1"
Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation at Voroklini village, Ammochostos District.
For further information: tel: 96 512811, e-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy, www.mtbcyprus.com
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Pafos Municipality Cultural Services
Pafos Aphrodite Festival Ltd
Pafos Markideion Theatre
Polis Chrysochous Municipality
23816307
23819300
23811000
Ammochostos District:
Agia Napa Municipality Cultural Services
Paralimni Municipality
Deryneia Municipality
24629300
24665794
24657745, 24629333
24658848
24651345
Larnaka District:
Larnaka Patticheion Theatre
Larnaka Municipal Theatre
Larnaka Municipality Cultural Services
Larnaka Municipal Gallery
Pierides Foundation
25343341
77777745, 25343900
25745919
Lemesos District:
Lemesos Patticheion Municipal Theatre
Rialto Theatre
Lemesos Municipality Cultural Services
Lefkosia District:
The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
Lefkosia Municipality Cultural Services
Lefkosia Municipal Theatre
State Gallery of Contemporary Cypriot Art
Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education
and Culture
Cyprus Theatrical Organisation
Famagusta Gate
Anastasios G. Leventis Foundation
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
Cyprus Popular Bank Cultural Centre
Skali Cultural Centre
Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute
The Pharos Trust
22800985
22492900
22430877
22667706
22848100
22718601
22336363
22313010
22674920
2266387
The official website of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation provides
comprehensive information on the major attractions of Cyprus,
complete with maps, updated calendar of events, detailed hotel
guide, downloadable photos, travel planner to help you organize a
trip to Cyprus and suggested itineraries. You will also find lists of
tour operators selling Cyprus, information on conferences and
incentives, and a wealth of useful information.
Annual Major Events 2010
Annual Major Events 2010
Cyprus Online: www.visitcyprus.com
Note:
In the compilation of this leaflet every care has been taken to ensure
accuracy of information at the time of going to press (November
2009). The Cyprus Tourism Organisation cannot however accept
responsibility for omissions in material supplied for inclusion, but
where such are brought to the attention of the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation, future issues will be amended accordingly.
www.visitcyprus.com
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
Telephones
22432577
22797004
22673218
22304947
Useful Telephones
January LARNAKA CULTURAL WINTER
Music, dance and theatre with the participation of soloists and ensembles from Cyprus and abroad at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre organised by the Larnaka Municipality (tel.24657745)
January AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the
Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
FEBRUARY
February 4 – 14 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 and take place in Lemesos and Pafos.
Lemesos (Limassol):
February 4: Entrance of King Carnival in the town
February 7: Children’s Carnival Parade
February 13: Serenaders’ Parade in the town centre
February 14: The Grand Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Makarios III Ave.
Pafos:
February 4: Entrance of King Carnival, at the commercial centre of Pafos
February 13: Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Poseidonos Ave.
February 6, 13, 20, 27 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
February 7, 14, 21, 28 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
February 15 GREEN MONDAY (50 days before the Greek Easter)
The first day of Lent, is a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty days 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 Gkreko
Larnaka: Tekke Grove
Pafos: Kato Pafos (Faros Beach)
Pervolia village (Larnaka District): Rigena Medieval Tower (tel. 24423330)
Polis: Polis Municipal Beach
March 6, 13, 20, 27 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
March 7, 14, 21, 28 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
March 6 – 7 34th TROODOS INTERNATIONAL FIS RACES 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Ski Federation at Dias Slope, Troodos. Tel.: 22449837, e-mail: csf@cyprusski.com, www.cyprusski.com
March 6 – 8 10th PLATFORM OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Cyprus’ greatest contemporary dance event: this is a unique opportunity for the public to acquaint itself with the latest works of Cypriot
choreographers and dancers.
Organisers: The Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre
Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol), (tel.77777745)
March 22-29
Shooting – Cyprus Grand Prix in Trap, Skeet, Double Trap
An international shooting event organised by the Cyprus Shooting Federation (tel 22449820)
March 25 - 28 Cycling – Tour of Cyprus 2010
The Tour of Cyprus will be open to international participants. Cyclists will complete a tour of approximately 400 Km. The event is organised by
"Podilatokinisi" cycling club. For further information: tel: 99459331, www.tourofcyprus.com.
March 27 SAINT LAZARUS’ RELIGIOUS PROCESSION
A special mass is held in memory of St Lazarus, the Patron Saint and first Bishop of Larnaka, followed by an impressive procession of the saint's
icon with music and the clergy dressed in all their splendour, going from Agios Lazaros Church along the palm-lined sea front promenade and
other main streets of Larnaka.
March AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
AP R IL
April 2 - 5 GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER
Easter the biggest Greek Orthodox religious feast is celebrated in Cyprus with great solemnity. Evening services take place throughout the Holy
Week.
Good Friday - April 2 _ procession of decorated Sepulchres takes place in all parishes at around 20:30.
Easter Saturday - April 3
At midnight an open-air mass takes place in every church.
EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY - April 4 – 5
On Easter Sunday and Monday afternoons traditional games are organised in towns and villages:
Lefkosia (Nicosia) District: Kourdali and Spilia villages
Lemesos (Limassol) District: Lemesos town, Agios Tychonas, Pano Polemidia, Sykopetra (tel: 99569408), Kellaki (tel. 99604792),
Pissouri (tel. 25222292), Episkopi (tel. 25934015), Anogyra and Agros villages.
Larnaka District: Pervolia village (tel. 24423330)
Pafos District: Pafos town, Geroskipou, Tala, Kathikas, Tsada, Chlorakas, Kissonerga, Stroumbi and Neo Chorio villages
Ammochostos (Famagusta) District: Agia Napa, Frenaros, Paralimni, Deryneia and Achna villages.
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January 9 – 15 NEW YEAR INTERNATIONAL REGATTA 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Yachting Association at the Cyprus Yachting Association Sailing Centre in Agios Tychonas, Lemesos (Limassol) area.
For further information: tel: 25320559, website: www.cya.org.cy, e-mail: cyacyp@cytanet.com.cy
MARCH
12:54 PM
January 6 EPIPHANY
Epiphany is one of the most important religious celebrations of the year. 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 priest.
Religious celebrations in all seaside towns:
Lemesos: Agia Napa Church – Lemesos (Limassol) old port
Larnaka: Agios Lazaros Church – Larnaka marina
Pafos:
Theoskepasti Church – Pafos harbour
Polis:
Agios Andreas Church – Latsi fishing shelter
Agia Napa: Agia Napa Church – Agia Napa harbour
February AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
1/22/10
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
February 21 Cycling Race – "CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP #1"
Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation at Voroklini village, Ammochostos District.
For further information: tel: 96 512811, e-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy, www.mtbcyprus.com
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April 11, 18, 25 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
J U NE
April 10, 17, 24 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
June 1 – 30 13 TH EUROPEAN DANCE FESTIVAL
A feast of contemporary dance meets all the trends, the dynamics and the new forms of the international contemporary scene. The increased level
of participation by EU member states is a clear indication that the Dance Festival is becoming an annual highlight of the European arts and culture
scene.
April 24 - 30 SAILING-EUROPEAN LASER MASTER 2010
An international event organised by the Cyprus Sailing Association in Lemesos. For further information: 25320559, www.cya.org.cy
Organisers: The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre. In cooperation with the Embassies and Cultural Centres of the
participate countries. Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (tel. 77777745)
MAY
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
June 15 - 21 THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN COMPAK IN SHOOTING
Organised by the Cyprus Shooting Federation (tel. 22449820) at the Shooting Range of Parekklisia village (Lemesos District),
www.cssf-shooting.org
June 18 – 20 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AT KOURION
Organised by the Performing Arts for Cyprus Charities, at the Kourion Ancient Theatre. The William Shakespeare performance for 2010 will be
"The Merchant of Venice". For further information: tel. 99427572
May 8 – 9, 15 – 16 FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA)
"Anthestiria" is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. The programme includes
amongst others a Flower exhibition and a parade of group of people and chariots.
Lemesos – Germasogeia: 8 – 9/5/2010, celebrations organised by the Germasogeia Municipality, tel. 25879898
Saturday: Flower exhibition and market at the Potamos Germasogeias parking place
Sunday: Parade of groups of people and chariots decorated with flowers, along the coast road starting from the Apollonia Hotel towards Germasogeia Police Station
Larnaka: 9 /5 /10, celebrations and parade along Athens Avenue and at the Larnaka Seafront Stage, organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel.
24657745 or 24629333
Pafos: 15 -16 /5 /10, celebrations and parade along Poseidonos Avenue, organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel. 26932014
May 13 – 15 22nd International Historic Car Rally
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus. For further information: tel. 22446614, 22313233, www.fipa-cyprus.org
May 22 - 24 PENTECOST- KATAKLYSMOS (Flood Festival)
"Kataklysmos" is a religious and popular feast celebrated only in Cyprus "Kataklysmos", which means flood, is found in the book of Genesis and in
the Greek myth of Deukalion. In both cases it refers to the destruction by flood of almost all living creatures in order to give birth to a new and
moral generation. The ceremonies last for a few days and take place in all seaside towns. Celebrations include various games, folk dances,
swimming competitions and boat races.
Festivities in all seaside towns:
Larnaka: 21 – 26/5/10 (music, dance, poetry, theatre, competitions) at the Larnaka Palm Trees Promenade organised by the Larnaka
Municipality, tel. 24657745
Lemesos: 22 – 24/5/10 at the Seafront Promenade (west of the Municipal Gardens), organised by the Lemesos Municipality, tel. 25745919
or 25343120
Agia Napa: 22 – 24/5/10 at Agia Napa harbour, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality tel. 23816307
Paralimni: 23/5/10 at Fig Tree Bay
J U LY
July 1 – 2 WORLD FAMOUS MUSICALS
The concert re-visits the best moments from some of the world's favourite musicals. Organisers: Larnaka Municipality, tel. 24657745 or 24629333.
Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre
July 22- 25 MEDITERRANEAN WATERPOLO CUP 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Swimming Federation in Lemesos. Tel: 22449840, www.koek.org.cy
July KOUMANDARIA FESTIVAL
Organised by the communities of the Kourris Valley and Xylourikou (Alassa, Agios Georgios, Silikou, Doros, Laneia, Monagri, Silikou, Agios Mamas,
Apesia, Kapileio, Korfi and Limnatis). For further information: tel. 25340385, 99606641
July THE GREAT BALLET COMPANIES
The Ballet Festival is ranked among the most important events in Cyprus attracting great numbers of both local and foreign visitors.
Organisers: Lemesos Municipality, tel. 25745919 or 25343120. Venue: Municipal Garden Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol).
July (end) CYPRUS FIVB CHALLENGER 2010
International Beach Volley Championship. Organised by the Sun Atlantis Sport Events and the Geroskipou Municipality, at the CTO Tourist Beach in
Geroskipou, Pafos area. For further information: tel. 26964525, www.sun-atlantis.com
July CULTURAL MONTH OF MOUNTAIN RESORTS
Venue: Pano Platres, Kato Platres, Foini, Mandria, Omodos, Pera Pedi, Koilani, Kouka and Moniatis villages, Lemesos District, tel 25422453
July 14TH INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA 2010
An annual international theatre festival that hosts professional productions of ancient Greek drama from different cultures around the world. Organisers: Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute, tel. 22674920, www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org
Venues: Kourion Ancient Theatre, Makarios III Amphitheatre in Lefkosia, Pafos Ancient Odeon, Kourion Ancient Theatre and Makarios III
Amphitheatre in Lefkosia.
Pafos: 22 – 24/5/10 at Castle square, Kato Pafos, organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel. 26932014
AU G U S T
Polis: 22 – 24/5/10 at Latsi fishing shelter, organised by the Polis Municipality, tel. 26321321
May (end) 10th ANNUAL PHAROS INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Organised by the Pharos Trust at the PASYDY Auditorium in Lefkosia. The Festival welcomes to Cyprus several accomplished chamber musicians
from the current international circuit, performing a range of works for strings and piano.
For further information: tel. 22663871, www.thepharostrust.org
SEP TE M B E R
September 3 - 5 PAFOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL (OPERA)
The Pafos Aphrodite Festival is an international annual artistic event with world famous opera performances which take place in the open air in
front of the Medieval Castle in Pafos. For further information: tel.: 26822218, www.pafc.com.cy, e-mail: info@pafc.com.cy
September 24 - 26 26th AGIA NAPA FESTIVAL
Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307. The programme includes amongst others traditional delicacies preparation, arts and
crafts and music and dances. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307
Sept – October INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL "KYPRIA 2009"
A major cultural event organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture (tel. 22800985), with high quality performances
in Lefkosia (Nicosia), Lemesos (Limassol) and Larnaka.
O C TOB E R
October 9 – 11 "TROODOS RALLY" MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel.: 22 313233, email:info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
October 16 – 24 5th Medieval Ayia Napa Festival
The programme includes medieval performances by European Groups and its organised by Ayia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307
October 16 - 17 5th CYPRUS AUTUMN HISTORIC CAR RALLY
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus. For further information: tel. 22446614, 22313233
October 17 International Regata with Canoe
Organised by the Cyprus Canoe Federation in Lemesos, tel 99617456
N OV E M B E R
November 5 - 7 "TROODOS RALLY" MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel.: 22 313233, email:info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
November 26 - 28 CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL 4-DAY CHALLENGE (MARATHON)
Organised by Arena DMC and as usual it takes place in Pafos area. For further information: tel.: 26880430 e-mail: info@arena.com.cy,
www.cypruschallenge.com
Aug 27 – Sept 5 WINE FESTIVAL
The Wine Festival was organised for the first time in 1961 and since then it has become an established annual event of merrymaking and fun,
offering a joyful atmosphere to visitors from all over Cyprus and abroad. Wine from the barrels is on offer free of charge every evening.
Organisers: Cultural Services of Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality. Venue: Lemesos Municipal Gardens
ALL YEAR ROUND E VENTS
A) Walking Tours
Guided tours in and around Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos, Agia
Napa and Germasogeia village (Lemesos area) are offered free of
charge by the above Municipalities and are organised in collaboration
with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides
Association.
Every Monday
1. Kaimakli Bus & Walking Tour, Lefkosia (Nicosia) (in English)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia,
Lefkosia - Free participation
2. "Historic Limassol Walk", Lemesos (Limassol) (in English)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Lemesos
- Free participation
3. "Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension" (by bus) (English German)
Every Monday (November - March)
For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 23721796)
Starting Point: Tourist Information Office, Agia Napa
Every Wednesday
1. Larnaka Walk "Past and Present" (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Larnaka
2. Germasogeia Walks (in English)
a) Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water
b) Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia
Every Wednesday October - April) - Each one every othe week
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Germasogeia, Lemesos
District. (For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office,
tel: 25323211)
Every Thursday
1. Lefkosia (Nicosia) Walking Tour (in English) (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia
November 27 – 29 CYPRUS CAR RALLY
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel. 22313233, e-mail: info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
2. Pafos Walking Tour (in English) (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Gladstonos 3, Pafos
For information and bookings, tel: 26 932841.
November AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in
collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
Every Friday
1. Lefkosia (Nicosia) Outside the Walls (in English), (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia
DECEMBER
December AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
December CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)
Festivities take place all over Cyprus and the Christmas spirit can be felt everywhere, especially in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where the Christmas festivities
have recently become a main annual event. Events and displays are organised during the Christmas holidays at Eleftheria Square and the nearby
area.
December CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S EVE FESTIVITIES
Events organised in all the towns of the island.
2. "Skala (Larnaka) - Its craftsmen" (free participation)
Starting point: Larnaka Medieval Castle
3. Germasogeia Walks (in Finnish)
a) Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water
b) Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia
Every Friday (November-April) - Each one every other week
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Germasogeia, Lemesos
District. (For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office,
tel: 25323211)
4. "Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension" (by bus) (English Swedish)
Every Friday (November - March)
Starting Point: Tourist Information Office, Agia Napa
(For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 23721796)
B) Religious Fairs (Panigiria)
Many colourful fairs are held in villages, reviving traditional village
life, when saint’s name-days are celebrated around the main churches.
Local products and sweets are sold at stalls especially set up for the occasion. A procession of the Saint’s icon around the church takes place
during the previous evening’s church service.
February 2 Presentation of Jesus to the Temple
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery (Pafos District)
April 23
Saint George’s Day, Paralimni village.
May 21
Saints Constantine and Helena’s Day
Tsada village (Pafos District)
July 17
Saint Marina’s Day
Xylotymbou village (Ammochostos district)
July 26
Saint Paraskevi’s Day, Geroskipou village (Pafos District)
and Leivadia village (Larnaka District)
August 6
Transfiguration of Jesus Christ the Saviour Sotira village
(Ammochostos District)
August 15
Dormition of Virgin Mary (Assumption Day) Kykko,
Chrysorrogiatissa and Agia Napa monasteries,
Chrysospiliotissa church at Deftera village (Lefkosia
District), Liopetri village and Kiti village (Larnaka
District).
September 2 Saint Mamas’ Day, Peristerona village, near Polis
September 6 Archangels Michael’s Day
Frenaros village (Ammochostos District)
September 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Agia Napa Monastery
(Ammochostos District), Arakapas village (Lemesos
District)
September 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Omodos village (Lemesos
District) and Lefkara village (Larnaka District)
September 22 Saint Fokas’ Day, Athienou village (Larnaka District)
September 24 Saint Thekla’s Day, Sotira village (Ammochostos District)
September 28 Saint Neofytos’ Day,
Agios Neofytos Monastery (Pafos District)
October 2
Saint Kyprianos’ Day, Meniko village (Lefkosia District)
October 4
Saint John Lampadistis’ Day
Kalopanagiotis village (Lefkosia District)
October 5
Saint Ermogenis’ Day
Agios Ermogenis church (Lemesos District)
October 6
Saint Kendeas’ Day
Agios Kendeas church, Avgorou village
October 17-18 Saint Luke’s Day, Kolossi, Kouklia and Aradippou villages
November 3 Saint George Kontos’ Day
Agios Georgios Kontos Church, in Larnaka town
Nov. 7 - 8
Archangels Michael and Gabriel’s Day
Archangelos Michael Church at Kaimakli, Lefkosia
Nov. 20 - 21 Presentation of Virgin Mary to the Temple
Pallouriotissa old church in Lefkosia and Agros village
(Lemesos District)
November 30 Saint Andrew’s Day, Polis Chrysochous
December 16 Saint Modestos’ Day, Deryneia village, (Ammochostos
District)
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J U NE
April 10, 17, 24 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
June 1 – 30 13 TH EUROPEAN DANCE FESTIVAL
A feast of contemporary dance meets all the trends, the dynamics and the new forms of the international contemporary scene. The increased level
of participation by EU member states is a clear indication that the Dance Festival is becoming an annual highlight of the European arts and culture
scene.
April 24 - 30 SAILING-EUROPEAN LASER MASTER 2010
An international event organised by the Cyprus Sailing Association in Lemesos. For further information: 25320559, www.cya.org.cy
Organisers: The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre. In cooperation with the Embassies and Cultural Centres of the
participate countries. Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (tel. 77777745)
MAY
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
June 15 - 21 THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN COMPAK IN SHOOTING
Organised by the Cyprus Shooting Federation (tel. 22449820) at the Shooting Range of Parekklisia village (Lemesos District),
www.cssf-shooting.org
June 18 – 20 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AT KOURION
Organised by the Performing Arts for Cyprus Charities, at the Kourion Ancient Theatre. The William Shakespeare performance for 2010 will be
"The Merchant of Venice". For further information: tel. 99427572
May 8 – 9, 15 – 16 FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA)
"Anthestiria" is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. The programme includes
amongst others a Flower exhibition and a parade of group of people and chariots.
Lemesos – Germasogeia: 8 – 9/5/2010, celebrations organised by the Germasogeia Municipality, tel. 25879898
Saturday: Flower exhibition and market at the Potamos Germasogeias parking place
Sunday: Parade of groups of people and chariots decorated with flowers, along the coast road starting from the Apollonia Hotel towards Germasogeia Police Station
Larnaka: 9 /5 /10, celebrations and parade along Athens Avenue and at the Larnaka Seafront Stage, organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel.
24657745 or 24629333
Pafos: 15 -16 /5 /10, celebrations and parade along Poseidonos Avenue, organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel. 26932014
May 13 – 15 22nd International Historic Car Rally
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus. For further information: tel. 22446614, 22313233, www.fipa-cyprus.org
May 22 - 24 PENTECOST- KATAKLYSMOS (Flood Festival)
"Kataklysmos" is a religious and popular feast celebrated only in Cyprus "Kataklysmos", which means flood, is found in the book of Genesis and in
the Greek myth of Deukalion. In both cases it refers to the destruction by flood of almost all living creatures in order to give birth to a new and
moral generation. The ceremonies last for a few days and take place in all seaside towns. Celebrations include various games, folk dances,
swimming competitions and boat races.
Festivities in all seaside towns:
Larnaka: 21 – 26/5/10 (music, dance, poetry, theatre, competitions) at the Larnaka Palm Trees Promenade organised by the Larnaka
Municipality, tel. 24657745
Lemesos: 22 – 24/5/10 at the Seafront Promenade (west of the Municipal Gardens), organised by the Lemesos Municipality, tel. 25745919
or 25343120
Agia Napa: 22 – 24/5/10 at Agia Napa harbour, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality tel. 23816307
Paralimni: 23/5/10 at Fig Tree Bay
J U LY
July 1 – 2 WORLD FAMOUS MUSICALS
The concert re-visits the best moments from some of the world's favourite musicals. Organisers: Larnaka Municipality, tel. 24657745 or 24629333.
Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre
July 22- 25 MEDITERRANEAN WATERPOLO CUP 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Swimming Federation in Lemesos. Tel: 22449840, www.koek.org.cy
July KOUMANDARIA FESTIVAL
Organised by the communities of the Kourris Valley and Xylourikou (Alassa, Agios Georgios, Silikou, Doros, Laneia, Monagri, Silikou, Agios Mamas,
Apesia, Kapileio, Korfi and Limnatis). For further information: tel. 25340385, 99606641
July THE GREAT BALLET COMPANIES
The Ballet Festival is ranked among the most important events in Cyprus attracting great numbers of both local and foreign visitors.
Organisers: Lemesos Municipality, tel. 25745919 or 25343120. Venue: Municipal Garden Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol).
July (end) CYPRUS FIVB CHALLENGER 2010
International Beach Volley Championship. Organised by the Sun Atlantis Sport Events and the Geroskipou Municipality, at the CTO Tourist Beach in
Geroskipou, Pafos area. For further information: tel. 26964525, www.sun-atlantis.com
July CULTURAL MONTH OF MOUNTAIN RESORTS
Venue: Pano Platres, Kato Platres, Foini, Mandria, Omodos, Pera Pedi, Koilani, Kouka and Moniatis villages, Lemesos District, tel 25422453
July 14TH INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA 2010
An annual international theatre festival that hosts professional productions of ancient Greek drama from different cultures around the world. Organisers: Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute, tel. 22674920, www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org
Venues: Kourion Ancient Theatre, Makarios III Amphitheatre in Lefkosia, Pafos Ancient Odeon, Kourion Ancient Theatre and Makarios III
Amphitheatre in Lefkosia.
Pafos: 22 – 24/5/10 at Castle square, Kato Pafos, organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel. 26932014
AU G U S T
Polis: 22 – 24/5/10 at Latsi fishing shelter, organised by the Polis Municipality, tel. 26321321
May (end) 10th ANNUAL PHAROS INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Organised by the Pharos Trust at the PASYDY Auditorium in Lefkosia. The Festival welcomes to Cyprus several accomplished chamber musicians
from the current international circuit, performing a range of works for strings and piano.
For further information: tel. 22663871, www.thepharostrust.org
SEP TE M B E R
September 3 - 5 PAFOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL (OPERA)
The Pafos Aphrodite Festival is an international annual artistic event with world famous opera performances which take place in the open air in
front of the Medieval Castle in Pafos. For further information: tel.: 26822218, www.pafc.com.cy, e-mail: info@pafc.com.cy
September 24 - 26 26th AGIA NAPA FESTIVAL
Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307. The programme includes amongst others traditional delicacies preparation, arts and
crafts and music and dances. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307
Sept – October INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL "KYPRIA 2009"
A major cultural event organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture (tel. 22800985), with high quality performances
in Lefkosia (Nicosia), Lemesos (Limassol) and Larnaka.
O C TOB E R
October 9 – 11 "TROODOS RALLY" MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel.: 22 313233, email:info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
October 16 – 24 5th Medieval Ayia Napa Festival
The programme includes medieval performances by European Groups and its organised by Ayia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307
October 16 - 17 5th CYPRUS AUTUMN HISTORIC CAR RALLY
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus. For further information: tel. 22446614, 22313233
October 17 International Regata with Canoe
Organised by the Cyprus Canoe Federation in Lemesos, tel 99617456
N OV E M B E R
November 5 - 7 "TROODOS RALLY" MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel.: 22 313233, email:info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
November 26 - 28 CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL 4-DAY CHALLENGE (MARATHON)
Organised by Arena DMC and as usual it takes place in Pafos area. For further information: tel.: 26880430 e-mail: info@arena.com.cy,
www.cypruschallenge.com
Aug 27 – Sept 5 WINE FESTIVAL
The Wine Festival was organised for the first time in 1961 and since then it has become an established annual event of merrymaking and fun,
offering a joyful atmosphere to visitors from all over Cyprus and abroad. Wine from the barrels is on offer free of charge every evening.
Organisers: Cultural Services of Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality. Venue: Lemesos Municipal Gardens
ALL YEAR ROUND E VENTS
A) Walking Tours
Guided tours in and around Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos, Agia
Napa and Germasogeia village (Lemesos area) are offered free of
charge by the above Municipalities and are organised in collaboration
with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides
Association.
Every Monday
1. Kaimakli Bus & Walking Tour, Lefkosia (Nicosia) (in English)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia,
Lefkosia - Free participation
2. "Historic Limassol Walk", Lemesos (Limassol) (in English)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Lemesos
- Free participation
3. "Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension" (by bus) (English German)
Every Monday (November - March)
For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 23721796)
Starting Point: Tourist Information Office, Agia Napa
Every Wednesday
1. Larnaka Walk "Past and Present" (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Larnaka
2. Germasogeia Walks (in English)
a) Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water
b) Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia
Every Wednesday October - April) - Each one every othe week
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Germasogeia, Lemesos
District. (For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office,
tel: 25323211)
Every Thursday
1. Lefkosia (Nicosia) Walking Tour (in English) (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia
November 27 – 29 CYPRUS CAR RALLY
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel. 22313233, e-mail: info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
2. Pafos Walking Tour (in English) (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Gladstonos 3, Pafos
For information and bookings, tel: 26 932841.
November AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in
collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
Every Friday
1. Lefkosia (Nicosia) Outside the Walls (in English), (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia
DECEMBER
December AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
December CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)
Festivities take place all over Cyprus and the Christmas spirit can be felt everywhere, especially in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where the Christmas festivities
have recently become a main annual event. Events and displays are organised during the Christmas holidays at Eleftheria Square and the nearby
area.
December CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S EVE FESTIVITIES
Events organised in all the towns of the island.
2. "Skala (Larnaka) - Its craftsmen" (free participation)
Starting point: Larnaka Medieval Castle
3. Germasogeia Walks (in Finnish)
a) Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water
b) Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia
Every Friday (November-April) - Each one every other week
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Germasogeia, Lemesos
District. (For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office,
tel: 25323211)
4. "Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension" (by bus) (English Swedish)
Every Friday (November - March)
Starting Point: Tourist Information Office, Agia Napa
(For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 23721796)
B) Religious Fairs (Panigiria)
Many colourful fairs are held in villages, reviving traditional village
life, when saint’s name-days are celebrated around the main churches.
Local products and sweets are sold at stalls especially set up for the occasion. A procession of the Saint’s icon around the church takes place
during the previous evening’s church service.
February 2 Presentation of Jesus to the Temple
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery (Pafos District)
April 23
Saint George’s Day, Paralimni village.
May 21
Saints Constantine and Helena’s Day
Tsada village (Pafos District)
July 17
Saint Marina’s Day
Xylotymbou village (Ammochostos district)
July 26
Saint Paraskevi’s Day, Geroskipou village (Pafos District)
and Leivadia village (Larnaka District)
August 6
Transfiguration of Jesus Christ the Saviour Sotira village
(Ammochostos District)
August 15
Dormition of Virgin Mary (Assumption Day) Kykko,
Chrysorrogiatissa and Agia Napa monasteries,
Chrysospiliotissa church at Deftera village (Lefkosia
District), Liopetri village and Kiti village (Larnaka
District).
September 2 Saint Mamas’ Day, Peristerona village, near Polis
September 6 Archangels Michael’s Day
Frenaros village (Ammochostos District)
September 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Agia Napa Monastery
(Ammochostos District), Arakapas village (Lemesos
District)
September 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Omodos village (Lemesos
District) and Lefkara village (Larnaka District)
September 22 Saint Fokas’ Day, Athienou village (Larnaka District)
September 24 Saint Thekla’s Day, Sotira village (Ammochostos District)
September 28 Saint Neofytos’ Day,
Agios Neofytos Monastery (Pafos District)
October 2
Saint Kyprianos’ Day, Meniko village (Lefkosia District)
October 4
Saint John Lampadistis’ Day
Kalopanagiotis village (Lefkosia District)
October 5
Saint Ermogenis’ Day
Agios Ermogenis church (Lemesos District)
October 6
Saint Kendeas’ Day
Agios Kendeas church, Avgorou village
October 17-18 Saint Luke’s Day, Kolossi, Kouklia and Aradippou villages
November 3 Saint George Kontos’ Day
Agios Georgios Kontos Church, in Larnaka town
Nov. 7 - 8
Archangels Michael and Gabriel’s Day
Archangelos Michael Church at Kaimakli, Lefkosia
Nov. 20 - 21 Presentation of Virgin Mary to the Temple
Pallouriotissa old church in Lefkosia and Agros village
(Lemesos District)
November 30 Saint Andrew’s Day, Polis Chrysochous
December 16 Saint Modestos’ Day, Deryneia village, (Ammochostos
District)
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April 11, 18, 25 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
J U NE
April 10, 17, 24 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
June 1 – 30 13 TH EUROPEAN DANCE FESTIVAL
A feast of contemporary dance meets all the trends, the dynamics and the new forms of the international contemporary scene. The increased level
of participation by EU member states is a clear indication that the Dance Festival is becoming an annual highlight of the European arts and culture
scene.
April 24 - 30 SAILING-EUROPEAN LASER MASTER 2010
An international event organised by the Cyprus Sailing Association in Lemesos. For further information: 25320559, www.cya.org.cy
Organisers: The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre. In cooperation with the Embassies and Cultural Centres of the
participate countries. Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (tel. 77777745)
MAY
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
June 15 - 21 THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN COMPAK IN SHOOTING
Organised by the Cyprus Shooting Federation (tel. 22449820) at the Shooting Range of Parekklisia village (Lemesos District),
www.cssf-shooting.org
June 18 – 20 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AT KOURION
Organised by the Performing Arts for Cyprus Charities, at the Kourion Ancient Theatre. The William Shakespeare performance for 2010 will be
"The Merchant of Venice". For further information: tel. 99427572
May 8 – 9, 15 – 16 FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA)
"Anthestiria" is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. The programme includes
amongst others a Flower exhibition and a parade of group of people and chariots.
Lemesos – Germasogeia: 8 – 9/5/2010, celebrations organised by the Germasogeia Municipality, tel. 25879898
Saturday: Flower exhibition and market at the Potamos Germasogeias parking place
Sunday: Parade of groups of people and chariots decorated with flowers, along the coast road starting from the Apollonia Hotel towards Germasogeia Police Station
Larnaka: 9 /5 /10, celebrations and parade along Athens Avenue and at the Larnaka Seafront Stage, organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel.
24657745 or 24629333
Pafos: 15 -16 /5 /10, celebrations and parade along Poseidonos Avenue, organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel. 26932014
May 13 – 15 22nd International Historic Car Rally
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus. For further information: tel. 22446614, 22313233, www.fipa-cyprus.org
May 22 - 24 PENTECOST- KATAKLYSMOS (Flood Festival)
"Kataklysmos" is a religious and popular feast celebrated only in Cyprus "Kataklysmos", which means flood, is found in the book of Genesis and in
the Greek myth of Deukalion. In both cases it refers to the destruction by flood of almost all living creatures in order to give birth to a new and
moral generation. The ceremonies last for a few days and take place in all seaside towns. Celebrations include various games, folk dances,
swimming competitions and boat races.
Festivities in all seaside towns:
Larnaka: 21 – 26/5/10 (music, dance, poetry, theatre, competitions) at the Larnaka Palm Trees Promenade organised by the Larnaka
Municipality, tel. 24657745
Lemesos: 22 – 24/5/10 at the Seafront Promenade (west of the Municipal Gardens), organised by the Lemesos Municipality, tel. 25745919
or 25343120
Agia Napa: 22 – 24/5/10 at Agia Napa harbour, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality tel. 23816307
Paralimni: 23/5/10 at Fig Tree Bay
J U LY
July 1 – 2 WORLD FAMOUS MUSICALS
The concert re-visits the best moments from some of the world's favourite musicals. Organisers: Larnaka Municipality, tel. 24657745 or 24629333.
Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre
July 22- 25 MEDITERRANEAN WATERPOLO CUP 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Swimming Federation in Lemesos. Tel: 22449840, www.koek.org.cy
July KOUMANDARIA FESTIVAL
Organised by the communities of the Kourris Valley and Xylourikou (Alassa, Agios Georgios, Silikou, Doros, Laneia, Monagri, Silikou, Agios Mamas,
Apesia, Kapileio, Korfi and Limnatis). For further information: tel. 25340385, 99606641
July THE GREAT BALLET COMPANIES
The Ballet Festival is ranked among the most important events in Cyprus attracting great numbers of both local and foreign visitors.
Organisers: Lemesos Municipality, tel. 25745919 or 25343120. Venue: Municipal Garden Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol).
July (end) CYPRUS FIVB CHALLENGER 2010
International Beach Volley Championship. Organised by the Sun Atlantis Sport Events and the Geroskipou Municipality, at the CTO Tourist Beach in
Geroskipou, Pafos area. For further information: tel. 26964525, www.sun-atlantis.com
July CULTURAL MONTH OF MOUNTAIN RESORTS
Venue: Pano Platres, Kato Platres, Foini, Mandria, Omodos, Pera Pedi, Koilani, Kouka and Moniatis villages, Lemesos District, tel 25422453
July 14TH INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA 2010
An annual international theatre festival that hosts professional productions of ancient Greek drama from different cultures around the world. Organisers: Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute, tel. 22674920, www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org
Venues: Kourion Ancient Theatre, Makarios III Amphitheatre in Lefkosia, Pafos Ancient Odeon, Kourion Ancient Theatre and Makarios III
Amphitheatre in Lefkosia.
Pafos: 22 – 24/5/10 at Castle square, Kato Pafos, organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel. 26932014
AU G U S T
Polis: 22 – 24/5/10 at Latsi fishing shelter, organised by the Polis Municipality, tel. 26321321
May (end) 10th ANNUAL PHAROS INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Organised by the Pharos Trust at the PASYDY Auditorium in Lefkosia. The Festival welcomes to Cyprus several accomplished chamber musicians
from the current international circuit, performing a range of works for strings and piano.
For further information: tel. 22663871, www.thepharostrust.org
SEP TE M B E R
September 3 - 5 PAFOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL (OPERA)
The Pafos Aphrodite Festival is an international annual artistic event with world famous opera performances which take place in the open air in
front of the Medieval Castle in Pafos. For further information: tel.: 26822218, www.pafc.com.cy, e-mail: info@pafc.com.cy
September 24 - 26 26th AGIA NAPA FESTIVAL
Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307. The programme includes amongst others traditional delicacies preparation, arts and
crafts and music and dances. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307
Sept – October INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL "KYPRIA 2009"
A major cultural event organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture (tel. 22800985), with high quality performances
in Lefkosia (Nicosia), Lemesos (Limassol) and Larnaka.
O C TOB E R
October 9 – 11 "TROODOS RALLY" MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel.: 22 313233, email:info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
October 16 – 24 5th Medieval Ayia Napa Festival
The programme includes medieval performances by European Groups and its organised by Ayia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307
October 16 - 17 5th CYPRUS AUTUMN HISTORIC CAR RALLY
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus. For further information: tel. 22446614, 22313233
October 17 International Regata with Canoe
Organised by the Cyprus Canoe Federation in Lemesos, tel 99617456
N OV E M B E R
November 5 - 7 "TROODOS RALLY" MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel.: 22 313233, email:info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
November 26 - 28 CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL 4-DAY CHALLENGE (MARATHON)
Organised by Arena DMC and as usual it takes place in Pafos area. For further information: tel.: 26880430 e-mail: info@arena.com.cy,
www.cypruschallenge.com
Aug 27 – Sept 5 WINE FESTIVAL
The Wine Festival was organised for the first time in 1961 and since then it has become an established annual event of merrymaking and fun,
offering a joyful atmosphere to visitors from all over Cyprus and abroad. Wine from the barrels is on offer free of charge every evening.
Organisers: Cultural Services of Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality. Venue: Lemesos Municipal Gardens
ALL YEAR ROUND E VENTS
A) Walking Tours
Guided tours in and around Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos, Agia
Napa and Germasogeia village (Lemesos area) are offered free of
charge by the above Municipalities and are organised in collaboration
with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides
Association.
Every Monday
1. Kaimakli Bus & Walking Tour, Lefkosia (Nicosia) (in English)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia,
Lefkosia - Free participation
2. "Historic Limassol Walk", Lemesos (Limassol) (in English)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Lemesos
- Free participation
3. "Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension" (by bus) (English German)
Every Monday (November - March)
For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 23721796)
Starting Point: Tourist Information Office, Agia Napa
Every Wednesday
1. Larnaka Walk "Past and Present" (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Larnaka
2. Germasogeia Walks (in English)
a) Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water
b) Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia
Every Wednesday October - April) - Each one every othe week
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Germasogeia, Lemesos
District. (For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office,
tel: 25323211)
Every Thursday
1. Lefkosia (Nicosia) Walking Tour (in English) (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia
November 27 – 29 CYPRUS CAR RALLY
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel. 22313233, e-mail: info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
2. Pafos Walking Tour (in English) (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Gladstonos 3, Pafos
For information and bookings, tel: 26 932841.
November AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in
collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
Every Friday
1. Lefkosia (Nicosia) Outside the Walls (in English), (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia
DECEMBER
December AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
December CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)
Festivities take place all over Cyprus and the Christmas spirit can be felt everywhere, especially in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where the Christmas festivities
have recently become a main annual event. Events and displays are organised during the Christmas holidays at Eleftheria Square and the nearby
area.
December CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S EVE FESTIVITIES
Events organised in all the towns of the island.
2. "Skala (Larnaka) - Its craftsmen" (free participation)
Starting point: Larnaka Medieval Castle
3. Germasogeia Walks (in Finnish)
a) Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water
b) Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia
Every Friday (November-April) - Each one every other week
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Germasogeia, Lemesos
District. (For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office,
tel: 25323211)
4. "Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension" (by bus) (English Swedish)
Every Friday (November - March)
Starting Point: Tourist Information Office, Agia Napa
(For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 23721796)
B) Religious Fairs (Panigiria)
Many colourful fairs are held in villages, reviving traditional village
life, when saint’s name-days are celebrated around the main churches.
Local products and sweets are sold at stalls especially set up for the occasion. A procession of the Saint’s icon around the church takes place
during the previous evening’s church service.
February 2 Presentation of Jesus to the Temple
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery (Pafos District)
April 23
Saint George’s Day, Paralimni village.
May 21
Saints Constantine and Helena’s Day
Tsada village (Pafos District)
July 17
Saint Marina’s Day
Xylotymbou village (Ammochostos district)
July 26
Saint Paraskevi’s Day, Geroskipou village (Pafos District)
and Leivadia village (Larnaka District)
August 6
Transfiguration of Jesus Christ the Saviour Sotira village
(Ammochostos District)
August 15
Dormition of Virgin Mary (Assumption Day) Kykko,
Chrysorrogiatissa and Agia Napa monasteries,
Chrysospiliotissa church at Deftera village (Lefkosia
District), Liopetri village and Kiti village (Larnaka
District).
September 2 Saint Mamas’ Day, Peristerona village, near Polis
September 6 Archangels Michael’s Day
Frenaros village (Ammochostos District)
September 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Agia Napa Monastery
(Ammochostos District), Arakapas village (Lemesos
District)
September 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Omodos village (Lemesos
District) and Lefkara village (Larnaka District)
September 22 Saint Fokas’ Day, Athienou village (Larnaka District)
September 24 Saint Thekla’s Day, Sotira village (Ammochostos District)
September 28 Saint Neofytos’ Day,
Agios Neofytos Monastery (Pafos District)
October 2
Saint Kyprianos’ Day, Meniko village (Lefkosia District)
October 4
Saint John Lampadistis’ Day
Kalopanagiotis village (Lefkosia District)
October 5
Saint Ermogenis’ Day
Agios Ermogenis church (Lemesos District)
October 6
Saint Kendeas’ Day
Agios Kendeas church, Avgorou village
October 17-18 Saint Luke’s Day, Kolossi, Kouklia and Aradippou villages
November 3 Saint George Kontos’ Day
Agios Georgios Kontos Church, in Larnaka town
Nov. 7 - 8
Archangels Michael and Gabriel’s Day
Archangelos Michael Church at Kaimakli, Lefkosia
Nov. 20 - 21 Presentation of Virgin Mary to the Temple
Pallouriotissa old church in Lefkosia and Agros village
(Lemesos District)
November 30 Saint Andrew’s Day, Polis Chrysochous
December 16 Saint Modestos’ Day, Deryneia village, (Ammochostos
District)
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April 11, 18, 25 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
J U NE
April 10, 17, 24 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
June 1 – 30 13 TH EUROPEAN DANCE FESTIVAL
A feast of contemporary dance meets all the trends, the dynamics and the new forms of the international contemporary scene. The increased level
of participation by EU member states is a clear indication that the Dance Festival is becoming an annual highlight of the European arts and culture
scene.
April 24 - 30 SAILING-EUROPEAN LASER MASTER 2010
An international event organised by the Cyprus Sailing Association in Lemesos. For further information: 25320559, www.cya.org.cy
Organisers: The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre. In cooperation with the Embassies and Cultural Centres of the
participate countries. Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (tel. 77777745)
MAY
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
June 15 - 21 THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN COMPAK IN SHOOTING
Organised by the Cyprus Shooting Federation (tel. 22449820) at the Shooting Range of Parekklisia village (Lemesos District),
www.cssf-shooting.org
June 18 – 20 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AT KOURION
Organised by the Performing Arts for Cyprus Charities, at the Kourion Ancient Theatre. The William Shakespeare performance for 2010 will be
"The Merchant of Venice". For further information: tel. 99427572
May 8 – 9, 15 – 16 FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA)
"Anthestiria" is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. The programme includes
amongst others a Flower exhibition and a parade of group of people and chariots.
Lemesos – Germasogeia: 8 – 9/5/2010, celebrations organised by the Germasogeia Municipality, tel. 25879898
Saturday: Flower exhibition and market at the Potamos Germasogeias parking place
Sunday: Parade of groups of people and chariots decorated with flowers, along the coast road starting from the Apollonia Hotel towards Germasogeia Police Station
Larnaka: 9 /5 /10, celebrations and parade along Athens Avenue and at the Larnaka Seafront Stage, organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel.
24657745 or 24629333
Pafos: 15 -16 /5 /10, celebrations and parade along Poseidonos Avenue, organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel. 26932014
May 13 – 15 22nd International Historic Car Rally
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus. For further information: tel. 22446614, 22313233, www.fipa-cyprus.org
May 22 - 24 PENTECOST- KATAKLYSMOS (Flood Festival)
"Kataklysmos" is a religious and popular feast celebrated only in Cyprus "Kataklysmos", which means flood, is found in the book of Genesis and in
the Greek myth of Deukalion. In both cases it refers to the destruction by flood of almost all living creatures in order to give birth to a new and
moral generation. The ceremonies last for a few days and take place in all seaside towns. Celebrations include various games, folk dances,
swimming competitions and boat races.
Festivities in all seaside towns:
Larnaka: 21 – 26/5/10 (music, dance, poetry, theatre, competitions) at the Larnaka Palm Trees Promenade organised by the Larnaka
Municipality, tel. 24657745
Lemesos: 22 – 24/5/10 at the Seafront Promenade (west of the Municipal Gardens), organised by the Lemesos Municipality, tel. 25745919
or 25343120
Agia Napa: 22 – 24/5/10 at Agia Napa harbour, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality tel. 23816307
Paralimni: 23/5/10 at Fig Tree Bay
J U LY
July 1 – 2 WORLD FAMOUS MUSICALS
The concert re-visits the best moments from some of the world's favourite musicals. Organisers: Larnaka Municipality, tel. 24657745 or 24629333.
Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre
July 22- 25 MEDITERRANEAN WATERPOLO CUP 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Swimming Federation in Lemesos. Tel: 22449840, www.koek.org.cy
July KOUMANDARIA FESTIVAL
Organised by the communities of the Kourris Valley and Xylourikou (Alassa, Agios Georgios, Silikou, Doros, Laneia, Monagri, Silikou, Agios Mamas,
Apesia, Kapileio, Korfi and Limnatis). For further information: tel. 25340385, 99606641
July THE GREAT BALLET COMPANIES
The Ballet Festival is ranked among the most important events in Cyprus attracting great numbers of both local and foreign visitors.
Organisers: Lemesos Municipality, tel. 25745919 or 25343120. Venue: Municipal Garden Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol).
July (end) CYPRUS FIVB CHALLENGER 2010
International Beach Volley Championship. Organised by the Sun Atlantis Sport Events and the Geroskipou Municipality, at the CTO Tourist Beach in
Geroskipou, Pafos area. For further information: tel. 26964525, www.sun-atlantis.com
July CULTURAL MONTH OF MOUNTAIN RESORTS
Venue: Pano Platres, Kato Platres, Foini, Mandria, Omodos, Pera Pedi, Koilani, Kouka and Moniatis villages, Lemesos District, tel 25422453
July 14TH INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA 2010
An annual international theatre festival that hosts professional productions of ancient Greek drama from different cultures around the world. Organisers: Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute, tel. 22674920, www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org
Venues: Kourion Ancient Theatre, Makarios III Amphitheatre in Lefkosia, Pafos Ancient Odeon, Kourion Ancient Theatre and Makarios III
Amphitheatre in Lefkosia.
Pafos: 22 – 24/5/10 at Castle square, Kato Pafos, organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel. 26932014
AU G U S T
Polis: 22 – 24/5/10 at Latsi fishing shelter, organised by the Polis Municipality, tel. 26321321
May (end) 10th ANNUAL PHAROS INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Organised by the Pharos Trust at the PASYDY Auditorium in Lefkosia. The Festival welcomes to Cyprus several accomplished chamber musicians
from the current international circuit, performing a range of works for strings and piano.
For further information: tel. 22663871, www.thepharostrust.org
SEP TE M B E R
September 3 - 5 PAFOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL (OPERA)
The Pafos Aphrodite Festival is an international annual artistic event with world famous opera performances which take place in the open air in
front of the Medieval Castle in Pafos. For further information: tel.: 26822218, www.pafc.com.cy, e-mail: info@pafc.com.cy
September 24 - 26 26th AGIA NAPA FESTIVAL
Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307. The programme includes amongst others traditional delicacies preparation, arts and
crafts and music and dances. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307
Sept – October INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL "KYPRIA 2009"
A major cultural event organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture (tel. 22800985), with high quality performances
in Lefkosia (Nicosia), Lemesos (Limassol) and Larnaka.
O C TOB E R
October 9 – 11 "TROODOS RALLY" MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel.: 22 313233, email:info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
October 16 – 24 5th Medieval Ayia Napa Festival
The programme includes medieval performances by European Groups and its organised by Ayia Napa Municipality, tel. 23816307
October 16 - 17 5th CYPRUS AUTUMN HISTORIC CAR RALLY
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus. For further information: tel. 22446614, 22313233
October 17 International Regata with Canoe
Organised by the Cyprus Canoe Federation in Lemesos, tel 99617456
N OV E M B E R
November 5 - 7 "TROODOS RALLY" MIDDLE EAST RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel.: 22 313233, email:info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
November 26 - 28 CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL 4-DAY CHALLENGE (MARATHON)
Organised by Arena DMC and as usual it takes place in Pafos area. For further information: tel.: 26880430 e-mail: info@arena.com.cy,
www.cypruschallenge.com
Aug 27 – Sept 5 WINE FESTIVAL
The Wine Festival was organised for the first time in 1961 and since then it has become an established annual event of merrymaking and fun,
offering a joyful atmosphere to visitors from all over Cyprus and abroad. Wine from the barrels is on offer free of charge every evening.
Organisers: Cultural Services of Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality. Venue: Lemesos Municipal Gardens
ALL YEAR ROUND E VENTS
A) Walking Tours
Guided tours in and around Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos, Agia
Napa and Germasogeia village (Lemesos area) are offered free of
charge by the above Municipalities and are organised in collaboration
with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides
Association.
Every Monday
1. Kaimakli Bus & Walking Tour, Lefkosia (Nicosia) (in English)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia,
Lefkosia - Free participation
2. "Historic Limassol Walk", Lemesos (Limassol) (in English)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Lemesos
- Free participation
3. "Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension" (by bus) (English German)
Every Monday (November - March)
For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 23721796)
Starting Point: Tourist Information Office, Agia Napa
Every Wednesday
1. Larnaka Walk "Past and Present" (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Larnaka
2. Germasogeia Walks (in English)
a) Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water
b) Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia
Every Wednesday October - April) - Each one every othe week
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Germasogeia, Lemesos
District. (For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office,
tel: 25323211)
Every Thursday
1. Lefkosia (Nicosia) Walking Tour (in English) (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia
November 27 – 29 CYPRUS CAR RALLY
Organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association. For further information: tel. 22313233, e-mail: info@caa.com.cy, www.caa.com.cy
2. Pafos Walking Tour (in English) (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Gladstonos 3, Pafos
For information and bookings, tel: 26 932841.
November AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in
collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
Every Friday
1. Lefkosia (Nicosia) Outside the Walls (in English), (free participation)
Starting point: Tourist Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, Lefkosia
DECEMBER
December AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
December CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)
Festivities take place all over Cyprus and the Christmas spirit can be felt everywhere, especially in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where the Christmas festivities
have recently become a main annual event. Events and displays are organised during the Christmas holidays at Eleftheria Square and the nearby
area.
December CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S EVE FESTIVITIES
Events organised in all the towns of the island.
2. "Skala (Larnaka) - Its craftsmen" (free participation)
Starting point: Larnaka Medieval Castle
3. Germasogeia Walks (in Finnish)
a) Germasogeia - A Village Blessed by Water
b) Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia
Every Friday (November-April) - Each one every other week
Starting point: Tourist Information Office, Germasogeia, Lemesos
District. (For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office,
tel: 25323211)
4. "Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension" (by bus) (English Swedish)
Every Friday (November - March)
Starting Point: Tourist Information Office, Agia Napa
(For reservations contact the Tourist Information Office, tel: 23721796)
B) Religious Fairs (Panigiria)
Many colourful fairs are held in villages, reviving traditional village
life, when saint’s name-days are celebrated around the main churches.
Local products and sweets are sold at stalls especially set up for the occasion. A procession of the Saint’s icon around the church takes place
during the previous evening’s church service.
February 2 Presentation of Jesus to the Temple
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery (Pafos District)
April 23
Saint George’s Day, Paralimni village.
May 21
Saints Constantine and Helena’s Day
Tsada village (Pafos District)
July 17
Saint Marina’s Day
Xylotymbou village (Ammochostos district)
July 26
Saint Paraskevi’s Day, Geroskipou village (Pafos District)
and Leivadia village (Larnaka District)
August 6
Transfiguration of Jesus Christ the Saviour Sotira village
(Ammochostos District)
August 15
Dormition of Virgin Mary (Assumption Day) Kykko,
Chrysorrogiatissa and Agia Napa monasteries,
Chrysospiliotissa church at Deftera village (Lefkosia
District), Liopetri village and Kiti village (Larnaka
District).
September 2 Saint Mamas’ Day, Peristerona village, near Polis
September 6 Archangels Michael’s Day
Frenaros village (Ammochostos District)
September 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Agia Napa Monastery
(Ammochostos District), Arakapas village (Lemesos
District)
September 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Omodos village (Lemesos
District) and Lefkara village (Larnaka District)
September 22 Saint Fokas’ Day, Athienou village (Larnaka District)
September 24 Saint Thekla’s Day, Sotira village (Ammochostos District)
September 28 Saint Neofytos’ Day,
Agios Neofytos Monastery (Pafos District)
October 2
Saint Kyprianos’ Day, Meniko village (Lefkosia District)
October 4
Saint John Lampadistis’ Day
Kalopanagiotis village (Lefkosia District)
October 5
Saint Ermogenis’ Day
Agios Ermogenis church (Lemesos District)
October 6
Saint Kendeas’ Day
Agios Kendeas church, Avgorou village
October 17-18 Saint Luke’s Day, Kolossi, Kouklia and Aradippou villages
November 3 Saint George Kontos’ Day
Agios Georgios Kontos Church, in Larnaka town
Nov. 7 - 8
Archangels Michael and Gabriel’s Day
Archangelos Michael Church at Kaimakli, Lefkosia
Nov. 20 - 21 Presentation of Virgin Mary to the Temple
Pallouriotissa old church in Lefkosia and Agros village
(Lemesos District)
November 30 Saint Andrew’s Day, Polis Chrysochous
December 16 Saint Modestos’ Day, Deryneia village, (Ammochostos
District)
�Ammochostos District:
Agia Napa Municipality Cultural Services
Paralimni Municipality
Deryneia Municipality
Pafos District:
Pafos Municipality Cultural Services
Pafos Aphrodite Festival Ltd
Pafos Markideion Theatre
Polis Chrysochous Municipality
350 01 10
23816307
23819300
23811000
26932014
26822218
26932571
26321321
Lemesos District:
Lemesos Patticheion Municipal Theatre
Rialto Theatre
Lemesos Municipality Cultural Services
25343341
77777745, 25343900
25745919
Larnaka District:
Larnaka Patticheion Theatre
Larnaka Municipal Theatre
Larnaka Municipality Cultural Services
Larnaka Municipal Gallery
Pierides Foundation
24629300
24665794
24657745, 24629333
24658848
24651345
Lefkosia District:
The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre
Lefkosia Municipality Cultural Services
Lefkosia Municipal Theatre
State Gallery of Contemporary Cypriot Art
Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education
and Culture
Cyprus Theatrical Organisation
Famagusta Gate
Anastasios G. Leventis Foundation
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
Cyprus Popular Bank Cultural Centre
Skali Cultural Centre
Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute
The Pharos Trust
22800985
22492900
22430877
22667706
22848100
22718601
22336363
22313010
22674920
2266387
The official website of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation provides
comprehensive information on the major attractions of Cyprus,
complete with maps, updated calendar of events, detailed hotel
guide, downloadable photos, travel planner to help you organize a
trip to Cyprus and suggested itineraries. You will also find lists of
tour operators selling Cyprus, information on conferences and
incentives, and a wealth of useful information.
Annual Major Events 2010
Cyprus Online: www.visitcyprus.com
Note:
In the compilation of this leaflet every care has been taken to ensure
accuracy of information at the time of going to press (November
2009). The Cyprus Tourism Organisation cannot however accept
responsibility for omissions in material supplied for inclusion, but
where such are brought to the attention of the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation, future issues will be amended accordingly.
www.visitcyprus.com
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
Telephones
22432577
22797004
22673218
22304947
Useful Telephones
JA N UA RY
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
January 6 EPIPHANY
Epiphany is one of the most important religious celebrations of the year. 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 priest.
Religious celebrations in all seaside towns:
Lemesos: Agia Napa Church – Lemesos (Limassol) old port
Larnaka: Agios Lazaros Church – Larnaka marina
Pafos:
Theoskepasti Church – Pafos harbour
Polis:
Agios Andreas Church – Latsi fishing shelter
Agia Napa: Agia Napa Church – Agia Napa harbour
January 9 – 15 NEW YEAR INTERNATIONAL REGATTA 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Yachting Association at the Cyprus Yachting Association Sailing Centre in Agios Tychonas, Lemesos (Limassol) area.
For further information: tel: 25320559, website: www.cya.org.cy, e-mail: cyacyp@cytanet.com.cy
January LARNAKA CULTURAL WINTER
Music, dance and theatre with the participation of soloists and ensembles from Cyprus and abroad at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre organised by the Larnaka Municipality (tel.24657745)
January AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the
Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
February 21 Cycling Race – "CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP #1"
Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation at Voroklini village, Ammochostos District.
For further information: tel: 96 512811, e-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy, www.mtbcyprus.com
February AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
MARCH
March 6, 13, 20, 27 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
March 7, 14, 21, 28 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
March 6 – 7 34th TROODOS INTERNATIONAL FIS RACES 2010
Organised by the Cyprus Ski Federation at Dias Slope, Troodos. Tel.: 22449837, e-mail: csf@cyprusski.com, www.cyprusski.com
March 6 – 8 10th PLATFORM OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Cyprus’ greatest contemporary dance event: this is a unique opportunity for the public to acquaint itself with the latest works of Cypriot
choreographers and dancers.
Organisers: The Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre
Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol), (tel.77777745)
March 22-29
Shooting – Cyprus Grand Prix in Trap, Skeet, Double Trap
An international shooting event organised by the Cyprus Shooting Federation (tel 22449820)
12:54 PM
FEBRUARY
March 25 - 28 Cycling – Tour of Cyprus 2010
The Tour of Cyprus will be open to international participants. Cyclists will complete a tour of approximately 400 Km. The event is organised by
"Podilatokinisi" cycling club. For further information: tel: 99459331, www.tourofcyprus.com.
March 27 SAINT LAZARUS’ RELIGIOUS PROCESSION
A special mass is held in memory of St Lazarus, the Patron Saint and first Bishop of Larnaka, followed by an impressive procession of the saint's
icon with music and the clergy dressed in all their splendour, going from Agios Lazaros Church along the palm-lined sea front promenade and
other main streets of Larnaka.
March AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER
Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.
AP R I L
April 2 - 5 GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER
Easter the biggest Greek Orthodox religious feast is celebrated in Cyprus with great solemnity. Evening services take place throughout the Holy
Week.
Good Friday - April 2 _ procession of decorated Sepulchres takes place in all parishes at around 20:30.
Easter Saturday - April 3
At midnight an open-air mass takes place in every church.
EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY - April 4 – 5
On Easter Sunday and Monday afternoons traditional games are organised in towns and villages:
Lefkosia (Nicosia) District: Kourdali and Spilia villages
Lemesos (Limassol) District: Lemesos town, Agios Tychonas, Pano Polemidia, Sykopetra (tel: 99569408), Kellaki (tel. 99604792),
Pissouri (tel. 25222292), Episkopi (tel. 25934015), Anogyra and Agros villages.
Larnaka District: Pervolia village (tel. 24423330)
Pafos District: Pafos town, Geroskipou, Tala, Kathikas, Tsada, Chlorakas, Kissonerga, Stroumbi and Neo Chorio villages
Ammochostos (Famagusta) District: Agia Napa, Frenaros, Paralimni, Deryneia and Achna villages.
1/22/10
February 4 – 14 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 and take place in Lemesos and Pafos.
Lemesos (Limassol):
February 4: Entrance of King Carnival in the town
February 7: Children’s Carnival Parade
February 13: Serenaders’ Parade in the town centre
February 14: The Grand Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Makarios III Ave.
Pafos:
February 4: Entrance of King Carnival, at the commercial centre of Pafos
February 13: Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Poseidonos Ave.
February 6, 13, 20, 27 MUSICAL SATURDAYS
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia (end of Ledra street)
February 7, 14, 21, 28 MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.
February 15 GREEN MONDAY (50 days before the Greek Easter)
The first day of Lent, is a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty days 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 Gkreko
Larnaka: Tekke Grove
Pafos: Kato Pafos (Faros Beach)
Pervolia village (Larnaka District): Rigena Medieval Tower (tel. 24423330)
Polis: Polis Municipal Beach
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Cyprus Tourism Organisation
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Annual major events 2010
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Cyprus--Events--Guidebooks
Κύπρος--Εκδηλώσεις--Οδηγοί
Cyprus--Tourism--Guidebooks
Κύπρος--Τουρισμός--Οδηγοί
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Cyprus Tourism Organisation
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Cyprus Tourism Organisation
Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού
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Library of Cyprus University of Technology
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Cyprus Tourism Organisation
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Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.
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Μια σείρα απο πολιτιστικές εκδηλωσείς με παραδοσιακόυς χόρους και τραγούδια κλασική, σύγχρονή μουσική και εκδηλώσεις που διοργανώνονται απο τον Κυπριακό Οργανισμό Τουρισμού.
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Church of Panagia of Asinou
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Annunciation
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Panayia Asinou (Church : Troodos--Cyprus)
Icons--post-Byzantine--Cyprus
Εικόνες--Μεταβυζαντινές--Κύπρος
Παναγία της Ασίνου (Ναός : Τρόοδος--Κύπρος)
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The episode of the Annunciation is divided on each side of the two apse responds of the bema area, resulting in a visual interplay. This dates to the 1105 A.D. On the north side, an angel appears in action, holding a wand with a fleur-de-lis made of valuable stones on top. On the south side of the apse, the Virgin is depicted on a throne and holding a spindle and scarlet wool. Customary as it was, Mary was weaving a veil before entering the Temple.
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Ioannides, Marinos
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Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
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Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Library of Cyprus University of Technology
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2006
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Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
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https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/show/45036
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en
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Figure-008
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Icons--post-Byzantine--Cyprus
Panayia Asinou (Church : Troodos--Cyprus)
Εικόνες--Μεταβυζαντινές--Κύπρος
Παναγία της Ασίνου (Ναός : Τρόοδος--Κύπρος)
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Church of Panagia of Asinou
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Annunciation
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Panayia Asinou (Church : Troodos--Cyprus)
Icons--post-Byzantine--Cyprus
Εικόνες--Μεταβυζαντινές--Κύπρος
Παναγία της Ασίνου (Ναός : Τρόοδος--Κύπρος)
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On the eastern transverse arch of the central bay, which is a strengthened later addition, the Annunciation scene in a compound with Christ as the Ancient of Days is illustrated.
The Virgin is depicted enthroned, holding the spindle in front of an architectural scenery with pots of flowers. At the centre, Jesus as the Ancient of Days sends the dove of the Holy Spirit to Mary in a very descriptive way while Archangel Gabriel, on the northern side, moves towards Her.
The portrait of Christ as the Ancient of Days constitutes a problematic theme. Here at Asinou, His representation in this type is the first example attested in Cyprus. Christ Emmanuel or the Mandylion are portrait types of Him attested elsewhere. A parallel depiction seems to exist at Saint Nicholas Agoriane in Greece from around the same period (ca. 1300). Based on that, the figure of the Ancient of the Days promotes the belief that Christ is identified with the Father, who exists before time and along with the Holy Spirit in the form of the dove constitute the Holy Trinity. Therefore, this could be a visual crash test of the filioque. However, this does not seem to be the case in Lusignan Cyprus. Rather the attention must be paid to the interplay of the message of Incarnation through time on the eastern transverse arch and the Incarnation through the Prophecies on the western.
According to scholars’ beliefs, the placement of the Holy Mandylion and the Ancient of Days in the apex of the transverse arches may substitute the absence of Pantokrator in the central apex of the nave.
Traditionally, the Annunciation scene decorates the bema opening and so the twelfth-century representation does. But during the course of the time span between A.D. 1105/6 and the fourteenth-century redecoration in which this fresco belongs, the Annunciation scene was relocated to the bema arch. Therefore, the fourteenth century painters left the twelfth-century fresco as it was and added the Annunciation scene on the bema arch as it was the trend during that time.
Finally, contradictory features co-exist in the depiction of the Virgin. On the one hand, Mary is depicted in a novel type in Cypriot artistic context which derives from the customary representation of the scene attested in the West. Specifically, the composition evokes contemporary architectural setting. Also, the vivid colours and the vigorous movements of the figures seem to depart from the stylized postures of the previous centuries. On the other hand, Theotokos is dressed in an attire reminiscing twelfth century style. In this way, the painter highlighted the importance of tradition and conservatism in art and incorporates the message of the scene into the new style trends and the visual program of the central nave.
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Ioannides, Marinos
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Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
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Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Library of Cyprus University of Technology
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2006
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Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
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en
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Figure-065
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Panayia Asinou (Church : Troodos--Cyprus)
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Παναγία της Ασίνου (Ναός : Τρόοδος--Κύπρος)
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Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία
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Cyprus Post
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Στη τεκμηρίωση του υλικού συνέβαλαν ο κ. Μανώλης Εμμανουήλ, η κα Ευανθία Στυλιανού και στον ποιοτικό έλεγχο του ο κ. Μαρίνος Κόρτας.
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Η συλλογή Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία αποτελείται από 1211 γραμματόσημα. Για να δείτε ολόκληρη τη συλλογή πατήστε <a title="Συλλογή Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία" href="https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/browse?collection=19">εδώ</a>
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Annunciation, Christmas Issue Gospel Covers, Republic of Cyprus
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Postage stamps--Cyprus--History
Γραμματόσημα--Κύπρος--Ιστορία
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Monastic Gospel books with intricate and beautiful illuminations provided craftsmen in the Middle Ages an opportunity to produce some of the most magnificent works of art. Gold and silversmiths of Cyprus who confined their work mainly on the production of ecclesiastical objects of art, and who had developed their trade considerably, began to plate the covers of Gospels in gold and silver. The 10 cents stamp illustrates the Annunciation from a plate decorated in the repousse technique on a printed Gospel of 1768. The illustration follows the post-Byzantine iconography.
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Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
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Library of Cyprus University of Technology
Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
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2nd November 2000
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Designer: N. Ladommatos
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www.cypruspost.gov.cy
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2000-CHRISTMAS-10
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35.160417, 33.346556
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Oriental Press, Bahrain
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Title
A name given to the resource
Δήμος Λευκάρων,Σύγχρονες Φωτογραφίες
Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
Lefkara Municipality, Contemporary Photographs
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Lefkara Municipality
Δήμος Λευκάρων
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Lefkara Municipality
Δήμος Λευκάρων
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Library of Cyprus University of Technology
Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Lefkara Municipality
Δήμος Λευκάρων
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPG
Language
A language of the resource
EL, EN
en
el
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Image
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
AMPL_CHURCHES (2)
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
34.867542, 33.305252
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lefkara (Cyprus)
Λεύκαρα (Κύπρος)
Churches--Cyprus
Εκκλησίες--Κύπρος
Title
A name given to the resource
Another View of the Holy Cross Church. Lefkara village.
Alternative Title
An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific.
Άλλη μια άποψη της Εκκλησίας του Τιμίου Σταυρού
Description
An account of the resource
Another View of the Holy Cross Church. Lefkara village.
Άλλη μια άποψη της Εκκλησίας του Τιμίου Σταυρού
Churches--Cyprus
Lefkara (Cyprus)
Εκκλησίες--Κύπρος
Λεύκαρα (Κύπρος)