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EVENTS IN CYPRUS

THU, 27 AUG – SUN, 6 SEPT

Wine Festival The Lemesos 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 barrels is on offer free of charge every evening. For more information please see EVENTS IN LEMESOS. FRI, 4 – SUN, 6 SEPT 2015

Cinderella - 17th Pafos Aphrodite

Festival 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. This year the Festival presents the enjoyable, pleasant opera La Cenerentola (Cinderella) by the famous Italian composer Gioachino Rossini. For more information please see EVENTS IN PAFOS.

KYPRIA International Festival

• WED, 2 & THU, 3 SEPT │THOC THEATRE Le�osia

• SUN, 6 SEPT │ RIALTO THEATRE Lemesos

STABAT MATER - Valentina Shuklina

Tichá Opera, Czech Republic

A thrilling 1-hour spectacle that combines Opera, Acrobatics and Mime Theater. It was firstly performed in Prague in December 2014 with tremendous success among different types of audiences. The music is original and the lyrics are the exact text of “Stabat Mater Dolorosa”, a hymn that meditates on the suffering of Virgin Mary during Christ’s crucifixion. Arrival time: 20:15. Please be at the theatre prior to the beginning of each performance. Once a performance begins, entrance is allowed only during the interval (if available). Taking photographs and/or filming part and/or the entire show is strictly prohibited. Time: 20:30

Entrance: €10/5 reduced tickets are available to students, soldiers, retired persons with ID. Free for the disabled. • SUN, 6 SEPT │UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS Le�osia

• MON, 7 SEPT │ALSOS Pafos

• TUE, 8 SEPT │FINIKOUDES Stage, Larnaka

THE VIOLIN MUSIC OF CYPRUS MEETS

THE WEST - Philokallia Enseble, Czech

Republic – Cyprus The violin is an instrument that unites East and West, North and South, traditional and classical music. Regarding Cypriot music, the violin holds without doubt the main position. Inspired by this realization, four young musicians from the Czech Republic and Cyprus, members of the music group Philokallia ensemble, decided to carry out the project entitled, “The violin of Cyprus meets the violin of the West”, which denotes their goal. Time: 19:30 in Lefkosia

20:30 in Pafos and Larnaka Entrance: Free

• TUE, 8 SEPT │STROVOLOS MUNICIPAL THEATRE,

Lefkosia

• THU, 10 SEPT │MUNICIPAL GARDEN THEATRE,

Lemesos

DECADANCE 2015 New Edition

Batsheva Dance Ensemble, Israel First performed in 2000, Deca Dance is a celebration of the 10 years of Naharin’s work with Batsheva Dance Company. Highlighting many facets of his repertoire, Naharin reconstructs his oeuvre by taking sections of existing works and reorganizing them into a new fresh experience.Deca Dance offers the possibility to look at Naharin’s repertoire, from its most extravagant to its most intimate and heartrending. Deca Dance is still evolving to this day. Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10/5 reduced tickets are available to students, soldiers, retired persons with ID. Free for the disabled.

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• THU, 10 SEPT │FINIKOUDES Stage, Larnaka

• FRI, 11 SEPT │PLATEIA IROON, Lemesos

ERMIS MICHAIL QUINTET, Cyprus

The “Ermis Michail Quintet” is a multi-national group comprised by some of the brightest, emerging jazz artists, performing original compositions by Cypriot guitarist Ermis Michail. Having as their basis the traditional jazz ideology, the quintet is true to exploring new artistic ways of expression and the boundaries of live jazz experience, while maintaining their commitment to serving audiences and musicians. Time: 20:30 Entrance: Free • TUE, 15 SEPT &

WED, 16 SEPT │STROVOLOS MUNICIPAL THEATRE,

Lefkosia

• FRI, 18 SEPT │RIALTO THEATRE, Lemesos

BROKEN – Motionhouse, U.K

Visually thrilling and full of trickery, Artistic Director Kevin Finnan’s latest production Broken, erupts onto the stage. Broken probes our precarious relationship with the earth, luring the audience into a world of shifting perspectives. Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10/5 reduced tickets are available to students, soldiers, retired persons with ID. Free for the disabled.

• SAT, 19 SEPT &

SUN, 20 SEPT │ RIALTO THEATRE, Lemesos

• MON, 21 SEPT

TUE, 22 SEPT │STROVOLOS MUNICIPAL THEATRE,

Lefkosia

UNCLE VANYA - Anton Chekhov

Y. Voglis – Y. Fertis – St. Mainas, Greece Strange and eccentric with a sense of alienation, Uncle Vanya is unique among Chekhov's major plays. The characters are consumed with lethargic boredom and each one of them expresses individual regrets over their unsatisfactory life, in a continuous process of bemoaning their old age, and expressing their distress and despair of their lost love. Here we have a Vanya that is beautiful and sad, full of

worthy performances and a sense of death which is accompanied by a rich sense of life. Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10/5 reduced tickets are available to students, soldiers, retired persons with ID. Free for the disabled. • TUE, 22 SEPT │MUNICIPAL GARDEN THEATRE,

Lemesos

• WED, 23 SEPT │MAKARIOS III AMPHITHEATRE,

Lefkosia

MANA MOU ELLAS – Stavros Xarchakos

IRO Saia, Zaharias Karounis, Neoklis Neophytides, Greece Stavros Xarchakos, one of the greatest Greek composers of the golden era of Greek music, has chosen to present this summer a series of his best known songs. The lyrics of these songs were written by renowned song writers and have so much to say about the difficult times we are going through today. Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10/5 reduced tickets are available to students, soldiers, retired persons with ID. Free for the disabled. • THU, 24 SEPT │THOC THEATRE Le�osia

• FRI, 25 SEPT │ RIALTO THEATRE Lemesos

MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Felix Mendelssohn Cyprus Theatre Organisation / Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, Cyprus Based on the homonymous Shakespeare’s work In this performance, the Arts of Theatre and Music meet. Mendelssohn’s melodically exciting and rhythmically taut music blends with the theatrical text. Through revolutions of love, relationships come to conflict with the games of a spiritual world. Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10/5 reduced tickets are available to students, soldiers, retired persons with ID. Free for the disabled.

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• FRI, 25 SEPT │STROVOLOS MUNICIPAL THEATRE,

Lefkosia

• SAT, 26 SEPT │RIALTO THEATRE, Lemesos ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS, U.K The renowned Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, one of the world’s premier orchestras, was founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 and is famous for its distinctive sound, virtuosity andbrilliant interpretations, from the most-beloved classical music up to contemporary repertoire. Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10/5 reduced tickets are available to students, soldiers, retired persons with ID. Free for the disabled. • FRI, 2 OCT │MUNICIPAL THEATRE, Larnaka

• TUE, 6 OCT │ STROVOLOS MUNICIPAL THEATRE,

Lefkosia

• THU, 8 OCT │ A’ LYCEUM MAKARIOS III, Pafos

• FRI, 9 OCT │ RIALTO THEATRE, Lemesos

EROFILI REPEAT

Omada One/Off, Cyprus Based on the tragedy EROFILI by Georgios Chortatsis A contemporary adaptation of the classic Cretan renaissance tragedy Erofili by Georgios Chortatsis, an emblematic play in the history of Greek literature.A love story written in verse, which carries a strong social mark. The performance «Erofili Repeat», aims to re-tell the story through new narratives, directed at a contemporary audience. Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10/5 reduced tickets are available to students, soldiers, retired persons with ID. Free for the disabled.

Tickets Sales for all events: Managed by SoldOut Tickets at the following selling points: SOEASY kiosks TIME OUT Kiosk, Pafos Online: www.soldoutticketbox.com For further information: www.kypria.org.cy

WED, 23 – SUN, 27 SEPT 2015

10th Cyprus International Film Festival

CΥIFF is Cyprus’ first international film festival to offer new and upcoming directors the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of a jury of internationally acclaimed cinema experts, directors and actors. First feature films compete for the Golden Aphrodite award and first short films compete in the CYIFF Got Talent category. Venues in Pafos: Neapolis University (Pafos Lighthouse, CY- 8042) & Technopolis 20 Cultural Center (18, Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave., CY-8010) Venue in Lefkosia: Lefkosia Municipal Gardens (Open-air screenings) Entrance: Free For further information please contact T.: +357 99798112, cyprusfilmfestival.org FRI, 25 – SUN, 27 SEPT 2015 CYPRUS RALLY

FIA European Rally Championship For the last 44 years the Cyprus Rally has thrilled both fans and competitors. The HQ will be based in the Filoxenia Conference Centre. Competitors from the European and the Middle East Rally Championships will head out from the city to tackle the special stages situated in the Nicosia and Larnaka districts. The event features mixed surface stages of gravel and tarmac. Ceremonial Start: Fri, 25 Sept, Finikoudes Promenade, Larnaka. Super Special Stage: Sat, 26 Sept, in the afternoon in Lefkosia. For further information: www.cyprusrally.com.cy BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS

Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact tel. 22455072 or 99059541, www.birdlifecyprus.org

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EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)

FRI, 28 AUG – WED, 2 SEPT 2015 Nicosia Beer Fest This year the Nicosia Beer Fest 2015 will be organised by the Nicosia Tourism Board, the Nicosia Municipality, the Nicosia Chamber of Commerce and Industry and CK Matrix exhibitions partners. Enjoy a rich artistic program with various concerts and of course a lot of beer. Programme:

FRI, 28 AUG Lavrentis Mahairitsas - Yiannis Kotsiras

SAT, 29 AUG Eleonora Zouganeli – Prospectus

SUN, 30 AUG Panos Mouzourakis - Penny Baltatzi - Gadjo Dilo

MON, 31 AUG Costas Makedonas - Eleni Peta

TUE, 1 SEPT Kostis Maravegias - Big Band Theory

WED, 2 SEPT Christos Dantis George Papadopoulos - Stelios Patrikios

Venue: Constanza Moat Time: 19:00 Entrance: €6 including a free beer. Presale tickets: €15 for 3 tickets, will be available at "Pacific Cafe" (Onasagorou str.) from the 10th of August between the hours of 18:00 to 22:00. For further information please contact T.: +357 96700020 TUE, 1 – THU, 3 SEPT 2015 The King’s Speech

A reading of the play by Oscar-winner David Seidler with 7 actors on stage. In English language. Venue: Centre of Visual Arts & Research (CVAR) (285, Ermou Str., CY-1017, cvar.severis.org) Time:20:00 Entrance: €10. For reservations T. +357 22300994, alpha@alphasquare.com.cy

Open Air German Film Nights 2015

As every year, the Goethe Institute is organising a series of screenings of German films under the title "Open Air German Film Nights 2015". Every Wednesday of September, the public will have the opportunity to enjoy German films under the summer skies of Lefkosia. The movies will be screened with English or Greek subtitles. WED, 2 SEPT

"Grill Point / Halbe Treppe" (2001; 107';Andreas Dresen)

WED, 9 SEPT

"Nowhere in Africa / Nirgend wo in Afrika"(1999; 136'; Caroline Link)

WED, 16 SEPT

"Bungalow / Bungalow" (2002; 84'; UlrichKöhler)

WED, 23 SEPT

"Dreileben: One Minute of Darkness / Eine Minute dunkel "(Film trilogy) (2010/11; 90'; Christoph Hochhäusler)

WED, 30 SEPT

"Dreileben: Beats Being Dead / Etwas Besseres als den Tod "(Film trilogy) (2010/11; 88'; Christian Petzold)

FRI, 2 OCT

"Dreileben: Don't Follow me Around / Komm' mir nicht nach "(Film trilogy) 2010/11; 88', Dominik Graf)

Venue: Goethe-Institut Nicosia (21, Markou Drakou str., UN buffer zone - next to Ledra Palas Hotel, T. +357 22674608, goethe.de/cyprus) Time: 21:00 Entrance: Free Septemberfest

The DISPLAY ART PLC organises for the 5th consecutive time, the most prestigious Septemberfest Beer Festival. The artistic program of the Festival includes performances by great artists who will offer you unforgettable nights:

FRI, 4 SEPT

Philippos Pliatsikas and Yiannis Miliokas. Also on stage the band "On Tour".

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SAT, 5 SEPT

Pantelis Thalassinos & Nana Binopoulou. Opening: Rebellion band.

SUN, 6 SEPT Dimitris Basis with Rallia Christidou in a tribute to Dimitris Mitropanos.

MON, 7 SEPT Tribute to Stelios Kazantzidis with Themis Adamantidis. Also featuring Kouloumis Peter, Philip Ktenas, Michalis Leventis and the conductor of the Festival Savvas Chrysanthou.

TUE, 8 SEPT Panos Katsimihas and Kitrina Podilata. Opening: Diachroniki Music Stage.

WED, 9 SEPT

Stavento and the Papiyion Band.

Venue: Academy's National Forest Park Larnakos Avenue, Aglantzia Time: 18:00 - 00:00 Entrance: €6 including a free drink For more information please contact T.: +357 22485420 SAT, 5 - SUN, 6 SEPT 2015

Ama~Deus Healing Energy

with Elizabeth Cosmos WORKSHOP

Ama-Deus is a spiritual healing energy that can be used to enhance our spiritual awareness and maturity, as well as to support our physical and emotional healing and to expand human experience within the physical reality. Information │Registrations: T. +357 99545110 (Mrs. Maria Markidou Papaconstantinou), Ama-DeusEnergy.com Venue: ARTos Foundation (64, Ay. Omoloyites Ave, 1080 Lefkosia T. +357 22445455, artosfoundation.org, info@artosfoundation.org) Time: 10:00 SUN, 6 SEPT 2015

Alkinoos Ioannidis

As a singer-songwriter he has released eleven solo albums, most of which have gone gold or platinum. As a guest singer, he has performed on more than 40 albums with various artists. He has

also written songs, arranged and produced albums for other artists, as well as music for dance and theater, while his symphonic work is often performed by orchestras in Greece and abroad. His influences range from traditional Cypriot music, Greek composers of the last decades, Byzantine, Classical and Rock. Venue: Skali Aglantzias (15, Agiou Georgiou Str., CY-2108, T.: +357 22 462 233) Time:21:00 Entrance: €20 presale │€23 at the entrance SAT, 12 SEPT 2015

The 9th Cyprus - Russian Gala

The Cyprus-Russia Charity Gala, which supports the Radiomarathon Foundation each year, is one of the most significant events in Cyprus and one of the most important events related to Russia outside of its borders, under the high patronage of the first lady Mrs. Andri Anastasiades, at the presidential palace. The programme will feature Svetlana Zakharova, Bayan MIX, Alexandra Vorobyova, Anton Belyaev & Therr Maitz, Diastasis, John Karagiannis, Maria-Elena Kyriakou & Doros Demosthenos. Book your ticket online through www.tickethour.com.cy or purchase it from any ACS Courier shop or Radiomarathon Foundation’s head offices and enjoy an inspiring evening filled with magical music and performances under the starry sky. Venue: Presidential Palace Time: 19:30 WED, 16 – FRI, 18 SEPT 2015 SHORT MATTERS!

Awarded European Short Film Festival

SHORT MATTERS is the European Film Academy’s short film tour which brings the short films nominated for the European Film Awards to a series of film festivals and institutions across Europe and beyond. Greek & English subtitles.

Screening Programme:

THE CHIMERA OF M. – Rotterdam Short film Nominee, UK, 25’ (Due to technical particularities, it will be presented in the form of an installation and will be available for viewing throughout the screenings)

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WED, 16 SEPT

DINOLA - Grimstad Short Film Nominee, Georgia, 14’38”

THE MISSING SCARF - Volladolid Short Film Nominee Ireland, 6’35”

SHIPWRECK - Locarno Short Film Nominee, Netherlands, 14’57”

LITTLE BLOCK OF CEMENT WITH DISHEVELLED HAIR CONTAINING THE SEA - Cork Short Film Nominee, Spain, 15’32”

STILL GOT LIVES - Drama Short Film Nominee, Germany, 23’

THU, 17 SEPT

DAILY BREAD - Venice Short Film Nominee, Israel, 18’

PRIDE - Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Nominee, Bulgaria/Germany, 30’

SUMMER 2014 - Krakow Short Film Nominee, Poland, 12’

THE CHICKEN (European Short Film 2014) - Bristol Short Film Nominee, Germany/Croatia, 15’

FRI, 18 SEPT

WALL - Tampere Short Film Nominee, Hungary, 11’

TAPROBANA - Berlin Short Film Nominee Portugal/Denmark/Sao Tome and Principe/Sri Lanka, 24’

EMERGENCY CALLS - Sarajevo Short Film Nominee Finland, 14’59”

WHALE VALLEY - Ghent Short Film Nominee Denmark/Iceland, 15’29”

Venue: ARTos Foundation (64, Ay. Omologiton Ave, CY1080, artosfoundation.org) Time: 21:00

Entrance: Free THU, 17 SEPT 2015 Elefteria Arvanitaki

The famous Greek singer Eleftheria Arvanitaki in a unique concert. Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre, (28th October Str., CY-2012 Acropolis, T.: +357 22314507) Time: 20:30

Entrance: €25

ONGOING till MON, 28 SEPT 2015

Lefkosia (Nicosia) Festival

During the months of August and September the Municipality of Lefkosia organises a series of events all around the city:

THU, 3 SEPT

“Nikos Kavvadias and the sea” - Kavvadias' poetry set to music Venue: Cultural Workshop Ayion Omoloyiton (1, Anchialou str., CY-1080)

MON, 7 SEPT

Concert by AVANTI 4 quartet Venue: at the gardens of the Lefkosia Municipality Hall

THU, 10 SEPT

Concordia String Quartet – Classic, jazz, rock and pop music Venue: Agia Varvara Square, Kaimakli

MON, 14 SEPT

Concert by ANERADA – Traditional Greek songs Venue: Palouriotissa square

THU, 17 SEPT

FADO – Portuguese music concert by Angelina Sotiriou and her band Venue: Faneromeni square

TUE, 22 SEPT

The Afro-Band Banana concert – afrobeat music with jazz and funk elements Venue: Old Lefkosia Municipality Hall square

THU, 24 SEPT

“To party mas emaranen” Theatre play by Dionysos Theatre (in Greek) Venue: Open air amphitheater, Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (86-90, Faneromenis str. within the old city, T. +357 22128157, www.bocff.org)

MON, 28 SEPT

Concert by the women’s FORTISSIMO quartet – Classic, romantic and lounge music. Venue: at the gardens of the Lefkosia Municipality Hall

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ONGOING till WED, 30 SEPT 2015

Let's go to the Garden!

During the summer the Municipality of Lefkosia organises a series of events at the Municipal Park of the city. - Dance performances on Wednesdays - Open air Cinema on Thursdays - Arts & Creativity on Fridays - Music on Saturdays Programme in Greek: http://www.nicosia.org.cy/el-GR/news/events/2015/74002-(6)/ Venue: Nicosia Municipal Park (Kynira Str., CY-1102) Time: 19:00 - 22:30

Entrance: Free ONGOING till SAT, 31 OCT 2015

A journey to the Mediterranean islands.

From the Maps Collection of the Bank of

Cyprus Cultural Foundation. Cyprus, situated at the cross of the sea routes in the Eastern Mediterranean, comprised the link between the ports of the Middle East with important Western trade ports like Venice and Genoa, and later Marseilles and northwest Europe. In the 13th and 14th centuries, a specific group of maps, the portolan charts, appeared. These included sailing directions between various ports and for voyages towards the numerous islands of the Mediterranean and its adjacent seas. The cartographic recording of ports, shores and nautical routes was based on practical observation. Since antiquity, cartographers paid special attention to the cartography of Cyprus, which began to develop during the 15th century and reached what is considered to be the golden age of Cypriot cartography in the 16th century. Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (86- 90, Faneromenis str. within the old city, T. +357 22128157, www.bocff.org) Visiting hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-19:00 Entrance: Free

ONGOING till MON, 5 OCT 2015

CREATIVE VISIONS – Anastasios G.

Leventis & West Africa

Few people can truly change the world around them; this exhibition traces A. G. Leventis’ path to success, a nation’s struggle for freedom and a group of artists’ transition to modernism. From Ghana to Nigeria, from colonialism to independence – a journey in the footsteps of Anastasios G. Leventis, through art, photography and much more; traditional fabrics were borrowed from Anthony Griffiths, the former Curator of the Department of Prints and Drawings of the British Museum in London and the Curator of the Textiles Department of the British Museum, Jude Rudoe. The works of Nigerian modern artists came from the Leventis and David family collections. A catalogue of the exhibition is available, special tours and educational programs are offered. Venue: A. G. Leventis Gallery (5, Anastasios G. Leventis Str. (ex Leonidou), CY-1097, T. +357 22668838, www.leventisgallery.org Visiting hours: Everyday (except Tue) 10:00-17:00, Wed 10:00-22:00 ONGOING till MON, 30 NOV 2015

NEA PAPHOS: 50 Years of Polish

Excavations, 1965-2015 The exhibition, which is organized by the Department of Antiquities, Cyprus and the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology (University of Warsaw) presents to the public, for the first time, a large part of the results of half a century of archaeological investigations of the Polish archaeological mission in the city of Paphos. The exhibition at the Cyprus Museum includes finds from the luxurious villas and from public buildings, such as vessels, coins, sculpture and figurines. The exhibition’s highlight is the armed Aphrodite (Hoplismene), a unique example of this type in Cyprus. In a specially designed room, the marvelous mosaics, which adorn the floors of Nea Paphos’ ancient villas, is projected. Venue: Cyprus Museum (1, Mouseiou str., CY-1097, mcw.gov.cy/da)

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Visiting hours: Tue – Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-13:00 Entrance: €4,50

HORSE RACES

Organised by the Nicosia Horse Race Club. For further information please contact the Nicosia Race Club T. +357 22782727. Open Air Fruit & Vegetable Markets

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

FLEA MARKET of Lefkosia

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

LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WALKS

Get to know the capital by walking

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

EVERY MONDAY

Pallouriotissa & Kaimakli: The Past

Restored

Guided walking & bus tour. The Walking Tour leads you to the most note- worthy sights in ‘Pallouriotisa’ and ‘Kaimakli’, two old villages at the outskirts of the Venetian Walls.

As Lefkosia grew and expanded these villages gradually became historic districts of the city.

EVERY THURSDAY

Discover the old Nicosia and its walls

Guided walking tour. Lefkosia, the only divided capital in the world, dates back to the Bronze Age. In antiquity and in early Christian times it was known as Ledra. It has been the capital of Cyprus since the Late Byzantine period (11th century). The Lusignans transformed it into a splendid city, with royal palaces and churches. The city centre, the old “Chora”, surrounded by 16th century Venetian Walls, with museums, old churches and medieval buildings, maintains the leisurely atmosphere of yesteryear. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city (11, Aristokyprou str., CY-1011) Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. For further information and bookings please contact T. +357 22674264. NO Walks held on public holidays.

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EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL)

THU, 27 AUG – SUN, 6 SEPT

Wine Festival

The Lemesos Wine Festival was inspired by the ancient festivals dedicated to the God of wine, Dionysus, and honours the long island’s tradition of winemaking. The giant statue of a Cypriot wine-maker welcomes visitors at the entrance. At the festival, guests, both locals and foreigners, get the chance to try different local wines and traditional Cypriot food. Although there is a small entrance fee, the wines produced by the island’s wineries are offered free of charge in unlimited quantities. Another popular feature of the Wine Festival is the traditional wine press. Folkloric dances, songs, theatrical performances from local and international artistic groups are also included in the programme of the festival. Information for FREE transportation to the Festival: Route Schedule: Friday 28/08/2015, Saturday 29/08/2015, Sunday 30/08/2015 Friday 04/09/2015, Saturday 05/09/2015, Sunday 06/09/2015 Lefkosia (Nicosia) 18:30 Departure from the Cyprus Handicraft Centre (Athalassas Avenue) 20:00 Arrival at the Wine Festival 23:00 Departure from the Wine Festival 00:15 Arrival at the Cyprus Handicraft Centre Larnaka 19:00 Departure from Vasileos Pavlou Square (CTO Information Office) 20:00 Arrival at the Wine Festival 23:00 Departure from the Wine Festival 00:00 Arrival at Vasileos Pavlou Square (CTO Information Office) Agia Napa 18:30 Departure from Agia Napa Monastery (parking place) 20:00 Arrival at the Wine Festival 23:00 Departure from the Wine Festival 00:15 Arrival at Agia Napa Monastery (parking place)

Pafos 18:30 Departure from CTO Information Office Kato Pafos (Poseidonos Avenue) 20:05 Arrival at the Wine Festival 23:00 Departure from the Wine Festival 24:00 Arrival at CTO Information Office Kato Pafos (Poseidonos Avenue) CTO will offer up to 2 buses per route from each town. PRE-BOOKING is essential as the system will operate on a first come, first served. For further information for the excursions and bookings please contact T.: +357 25342153 or 25745919 or your nearest CTO Information Office: Lefkosia (Nicosia) +357 22674264 Larnaka +357 24654322 Pafos +257 26930521 Agia Napa +357 23721796 Venue: Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Garden. Time: 19:00-23:00 (Mon-Thu & Sun), 19:00-23:30 (Fri-Sat) Entrance: €6 (adults - including one free bottle of Cypriot wine), €5 (13-18 years old), €3 (children up to 12 years old) FRI, 4 – SUN, 6 SEPT 2015

Limassol 3on3 basketball tournament

The king of urban sports is finally coming to Lemesos! All participants, whether players, organizers or volunteers, will be active contributors in raising awareness towards the cause of the Cyprus Wheelchair Basketball Team, Ifestos. Players from Ifestos and a team from Greece will be holding a mini-tournament amongst them, celebrating and promoting basketball. Corporate teams’ prizes will be donated to Ifestos so register your company team and make that positive impact. For further information: www.limassol3on3.com Venue: Molos Seafront Promenade

Opening Ceremony: Sat, 4 Sept, at 20:00hrs SAT, 5 SEPT 2015

Alkinoos Ioannidis

As a singer-songwriter he has released eleven solo albums, most of which have gone gold or platinum. As a guest singer, he has performed on

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more than 40 albums with various artists. He has also written songs, arranged and produced albums for other artists, as well as music for dance and theater, while his symphonic work is often performed by orchestras in Greece and abroad. His influences range from traditional Cypriot music, Greek composers of the last decades, Byzantine, Classical and Rock. Venue: Curium Ancient Theater Time: 21:00 Entrance: €20 presale │€23 at the entrance SAT, 5 SEPT 2015

5th Rock Festival

Starting this season with the 5th Rock Festival, organised by the Limassol Co – operative Saving Society along with Kanali 6. Participating Bands: The Coop Band, Tiflopontikes, 1st Floor Band, Vyronas Potsos, Lazerock, Prospectus. DJs: Sosis Theodosiou and Fanis Krigos Venue: Heros Square Time:20:00 Entrance: Free SAT, 5 SEPT 2015

27th Pastelli Festival

Music with Spyro Vasilako and his band, traditional products will be in offer and traditional food will be served. Venue: School yard of Anogyra village Time: 19:00 Entrance: €12/€8 for children including dinner. SAT, 5 – SUN, 20 SEPT 2015 2015 AIDA Depth World Championships

Pre competition: 5 – 10 Sept 2015 Limassol, Cyprus is delegated to host the 2015 AIDA Individual World Depth Championships. It is a major international event in freediving with the participation of the top freedivers of the world. The competition will take place on a 500m2 barge sponsored by EDT Offshore according to the highest standards. For further information please contact Ms Natasa Georgiou T. +357 99383379, freedivingcyprus.com, media-sponsor@freedivingcyprus.com

MON, 7 SEPT 2015 OPEN AIR CINEMA

The Congress (2013)

Robin Wright, playing the role of herself, gets an offer from a major studio to sell her cinematic identity: she will be digitally scanned so that her alias can be used with no restrictions in all kinds of Hollywood films. In exchange, she receives an attractive twenty year contract. In French | with Greek subtitles. Information: www.rialto.com.cy Venue: SEK parking place, behind Rialto Theatre Time: 21:00 Entrance: €5 THU, 10 SEPT 2015 CinemaLive

Andre Rieu’s Maastricht Concert 2015

Affectionately known as 'The King of Waltz', André performs every year in front of thousands of fans set amongst the beautiful medieval backdrop of his beautiful home town of Maastricht, in The Netherlands. As always, André is joined by his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra, his sopranos, tenors and some very special guests. Spoken parts in English and Dutch with some English subtitles supplied. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10/7 MON, 14 SEPT 2015 NT LIVE

Everyman

BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production of one of English drama’s oldest plays, directed by the National Theatre’s new Director Rufus Norris. A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, it now explodes onto the stage with words by Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, and movement by Javier De Frutos. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10/7

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FRI, 18 SEPT 2015

Eleftheria Arvanitaki

Ithaki Charity Organisation, which supports people with Dementia and Alzheimer, organises a concert with the famous Greek singer Eleftheria Arvanitaki on the occasion of the World Alzheimer's Day. Time: 20:30 Entrance: €25 Tickets are available at all ACS Courier outlets and online at www.tickethour.com.cy ONGOING till SAT, 19 SEPT 2015

Summer Events 2015 at Agios Athanasios Municipality Summer Events of Agios Athanasios Municipality for 2015 features a rich and multidimensional cultural programme, with excellent theater performances, music, dance, visual arts and much more. For further information please visit the website: agiosathanasios.org.cy WED, 23 SEPT 2015 Central Nationalities Song and Dance

Ensemble of China

The Confucius Institute at the University of Cyprus presents the Central Nationalities Song and Dance Ensemble of China which is based in Beijing and is the only national-level performance group representing China's ethnic minorities. It was founded in September 1952 by Premier Zhou Enlai. With over 300 members representing 36 ethnic groups, it has performed in over 70 countries and gives over 100 performances each year. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 19:00 Entrance: Free WED, 23 – THU, 24 SEPT 2015 SHORT MATTERS!

Awarded European Short Film Festival SHORT MATTERS is the European Film Academy’s short film tour which brings the short

films nominated for the European Film Awards to a series of film festivals and institutions across Europe and beyond. Greek & English subtitles. Screening Programme:

WED, 23 SEPT 2015 DINOLA - Grimstad Short Film Nominee, Georgia, 14’38”

THE MISSING SCARF - Volladolid Short Film Nominee Ireland, 6’35”

SHIPWRECK - Locarno Short Film Nominee, Netherlands, 14’57”

LITTLE BLOCK OF CEMENT WITH DISHEVELLED HAIR CONTAINING THE SEA - Cork Short Film Nominee, Spain, 15’32”

STILL GOT LIVES - Drama Short Film Nominee, Germany, 23’

DAILY BREAD - Venice Short Film Nominee, Israel, 18’

PRIDE - Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Nominee, Bulgaria/Germany, 30’

THU, 24 SEPT 2015 SUMMER 2014 - Krakow Short Film Nominee, Poland, 12’

THE CHICKEN (European Short Film 2014) - Bristol Short Film Nominee, Germany/Croatia, 15’

WALL - Tampere Short Film Nominee, Hungary, 11’

TAPROBANA - Berlin Short Film Nominee Portugal/Denmark/Sao Tome and Principe/Sri Lanka, 24’

EMERGENCY CALLS - Sarajevo Short Film Nominee Finland, 14’59”

WHALE VALLEY - Ghent Short Film Nominee Denmark/Iceland, 15’29”

Venue: NeMe Arts Centre (Corner of Ellados & Enoseos Streets, CY-30141, T. +357 25372675, neme.org) Time: 20:00

Entrance: Free THU, 24 SEPT 2015

Ivo Dimchev "I Cure" - SEXPECTATIONS The internationally acclaimed Bulgarian artist Ivo Dimchev steps on the Rialto stage to perform an interactive healing performance which can free the audience from all psychological or physical difficulties. The extreme showman offers opportunities for therapy through several scenes that push the limits of live performance.

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It is directed solely to audiences over the age of 18.

Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €8 / 10 and festival cards €25 (festival cards include 4 performances and parallel events) FRI, 25 - SUN, 27 SEPT 2015

2nd "Made in Cyprus" Exhibition

World Trade Center Cyprus is organising the 2nd “Made in Cyprus” Exhibition which aims to promote and advertise Cypriot products and services, in order to increase the export potential of Cypriot businesses. The exhibition is under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism. For further information: www.made-in-cyprus.org Venue: Tracasol Cultural Center at the Limassol Marina Time: 18:00 - 20:00 SUN, 27 SEPT 2015

Tabea Martin Field - SEXPECTATIONS Three bodies. One field. The 100 best love songs. They fight fiercely for love, for affection, for recognition.The new work by the Swiss international choreographer Tabea Martin is swinging between the sensual and the sexual in a most startlingly athletic, dynamic and explosive way! Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €8 / 10 and festival cards €25 (festival cards include 4 performances and parallel events) MON, 28 SEPT 2015 NT LIVE

George Farquhar “The Beaux'

Stratagem”

The ‘Beaux’: Mr Aimwell and Mr Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have blown their fortunes in giddy London. Shamed and debt-ridden, they flee to provincial Lichfield. Their ‘Stratagem’: to marry for money. When the Beaux meet their match in Dorinda and Mrs Sullen they

are most at risk, for in love they might be truly discovered. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY-3603, T. 77777745, www.rialto.com.cy) Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10 / 7 SAT, 12 SEPT 2015

Open Air Creative Market

An art crafts market by independent artists and creative people. Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies). For further information please contact T. 99073100. Venue: Medieval Castle Square Time: 9:00-18:00

EVERY MONDAY

LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) WALK

A stroll in Neapolis, Nemesos,

Limassol….Lemesos

See the best of Lemesos city; get to know the historical centre of Lemesos by walking through its narrow streets which visually “narrate” its long history. Monuments of the past, traditional workshops, unique architectural features, the bustling life of the old market and traditional shops all reflect the city´s atmosphere, the main element of this tour. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office (142 Agiou Andreou Str.) Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Booking in advance is necessary. For further information and bookings please call T. +357 25362756. NO Walks held on public holidays.

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EVENTS IN LARNAKA

TUE, 1 - FRI, 4 SEPT 2015

14th Pervolia Cultural Festival

Enjoy a rich culrural programme in Pervolia village with local, Greek and International music and songs, dances, cinema nights and much more. For full programme visit www.pervolia.eu T. +357 24 423 330 Venue: Pervolia village Central Parking Lot Time: 21:00 Entrance: Free TUE, 1 SEPT 2015

Active Member

Active Member had been in the hip-hop scene in Greece for many years. Having had hundreds of live performances in Greece and also in other parts of Europe, Active Member, B.D.Foxmoor and Sadahzinia, return to Cyprus for a live performance. The concert is part of their "Karpimo Tour" which will be their last tour since the band will be disbanded this fall. Venue: Savino Live (1 Watkins Str., CY-6022, T. +357 24620861 or 99860304 Time: 21:00 Entrance: €12 ONGOING till THU, 10 SEPT 2015

Group Exhibition of Paintinng, Ceramics

and Engraving

A group exhibition of many artists from Cyprus. Venue: Gallery Kypriaki Gonia (45, Stadiou Str., CY-6020, T.: +357 24 621 109, gallerykypriakigonia.com.cy) Opening Time: Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 13:00 & 16:30 - 19:30 FRI, 18 SEPT 2015

Natassa Bofiliou

Natasha Bofiliou, one of the most beloved Greek performers, after being away from live appearances all winter, is coming back with a tour across Greece and Cyprus. All proceeds for

the concert in Larnaka will go to aid the Therapeutic Community Agia Skepi. Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre (Nikolaou G. Dimitriou Str., CY-6031, T.: +357 99905878) Time: 21:00 Entrance: €20 ONGOING till WED, 30 SEPT 2015

Children's Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition by Athienou School Students inspired by the antiquities of the Kallinikeio Municipal Museum of Athienou. Works of art made from recycled materials, clay, cloth and other. Venue: Athienou Kallinikeio Municipal Museum Hall (2, Archbishop Makarios III Str., CY-7600, Athienou village, T.: +357 24524002, www.athienoumuseum.org.cy Opening Time: Mon – Fri: 8:00 – 15:00, Sat – Sun: Subject to prior timely notice ONGOING till TUE, 15 DEC 2015

Dimitris Alithinos: Iconolatry

Dimitris Alithinos (b. 1945 in Athens, Greece). He lives and works in Greece and around the globe. He studied painting at the Athens School of Fine Arts and the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, as well as architecture in the École Spéciale d’ Architecture in Paris. Venue: Pierides Museum (4, Zinonos Kitieos, CY-6023, T. +357 24814555) Opening Time: Mon - Thu: 9:00 - 16:00, Fri - Sat: 9:00 - 13:00

Larnaka City Cruisers (Biking Tours)

Tourists and locals alike can view the sights of Larnaka from a different angle by renting a ‘City Cruiser’ biking tour. The special passenger bikes - which look a little like buggy carts with pedals - are already popular in other European destinations where riders (with very strong legs!) cycle with their passengers in the back enjoying the sights. The bikes are an environmentally friendly way to travel as they use a solar-powered battery, meet all European safety standards and

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are operated by trained riders who know first-aid. They are also suitable for people with disabilities. There are three tours on offer: The City Centre Tour (with all its shops), The Arts and Culture Tour (workshops and galleries of Larnaka), and a Historical Tour around the Town (museums, churches and ancient monuments). Cost: €12 (45 - 50 minutes) per bike (for two persons) with rider. For further information contact T. 70005960 or info@mycitycruisers.com, www.larnakaregion.com EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

LARNAKA WALKS

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Larnaka – Past and Present

This walk covers the history of Larnaka and its development by focusing on the role that the sea had throughout the centuries. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office (Vasileos Pavlou Square, T. +357 24654322) Time: 10:00

EVERY FRIDAY

Scala – Its Craftsmen

Scala is the area that surrounds Larnaka Fort and Agios Lazaros Church. The aim of this walk is to explore the area and visit the Handicraft Workshops created by young ceramic artists most of who are inspired by ancient Cypriot art. The Walk goes through picturesque streets of the Turkish sector of Larnaka, where visitors have the chance to see traditional white washed houses, houses with kiosks and the present use of this residential area. Starting point: Larnaka Fort (in front of the entrance of the Medieval Museum). Time: 10:00

Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Larnaka Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Booking in advance is necessary. For further information and bookings please contact T. +357 24654322. Walks are held on public holidays.

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EVENTS IN PAFOS

FRI, 4 – SUN, 6 SEPT 2015

Cinderella - 17th Pafos Aphrodite

Festival

Pafos Aphrodite Festival 2015 opens its curtain presenting the enjoyable, pleasant opera La Cenerentola (Cinderella) by the famous Italian composer Gioachino Rossini. Rossini’s fascinating opera La Cenerentola or Ossia La bontà in trionfo (Cinderella or Goodness Triumphant) is a dramma giocoso, that is, a comic drama, in two acts based on the famous fairy tale Cendrillon (Cinderella) by Charles Perrault. The libretto was written by Jacopo Ferretti and it premiered at the Valle theatre in Rome on January 25, 1817 and since then constitutes one of the most-performed operas worldwide. There will be a simultaneous translation in Greek and English via subtitles. For more information please contact the offices of Pafos Aphrodite Festival Cyprus in Pafos, T.: +357 26822218 or visit the company’s website www.pafc.com.cy Venue: Medieval Pafos Castle Time: 20:00 Entrance: €25, €40, €50 and €70. FRI, 11 SEPT 2015

4th Annual Carob Feast

At the Annual Carob Feast enjoy a traditional night with the singer Xristos Sikkis and the music ensemble "Andama". With the participation of the Folklore Group "Agios Georgios" with traditional dances. Traditional Cypriot delicacies will be offered: Carob cookies, Anari with carob syrup, Resi. Venue: Agios Georgios, Pegeia village Time: 19:30 Entrance: Free

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Wednesday Night Bike Rides

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

PAFOS WALK – Strolling around Pafos

town centre (Ktima)

In an effort to get visitors acquainted with Pafos Town Centre (Ktima), the newest part of the city of Pafos, the Municipality of Pafos offers visitors the unique experience of a stroll in Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) and a peek into the local everyday life. Through historic references, linked with some very important historic periods including the Medieval, Ottoman, British and modern times, one will ‘walk’ into the past and at the same time discover today’s commercial centre of Pafos. The walk lasts about two and a half hours, including a half-hour break for refreshments. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office (8, Agoras Str., CY-8010, T. +357 26932841) Time: 10:00 Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Pafos Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Booking in advance is necessary

NO Walks held on public holidays.

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EVENTS IN AMMOCHOSTOS

31st Ayia Napa International Festival

The Ayia Napa Festival is one of the most popular and well anticipated events. This year’s main events are: FRI, 25 SEPT 2015

“From manos Hadjidakis to Vasilis Tsitsanis” with Vassilis Lekkas, the Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Andriana Sergidou and the dance groups ‘Diastasi’ and ‘Dionysos’.

SAT, 26 SEPT 2015 "Beautiful Things" with Mario Frangoulis and Debora Mayer accompanied by the Youth Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Mr. George Kountouris.

SUN, 27 SEPT 2015

"90 Years Mikis Theodorakis" with Pantelis Thalassinos and Sofia Papazoglou.

Venue: Ayia Napa square Time: 19:30 Entrance: Free For further information please contact T.:+357 23816307.

EVENTS IN TROODOS

SUN, 6 SEPT 2015

Pastry and Baking Goods Festival

Get to know Cyprus and the traditions of the island through the various festivals organised in the Troodos area. The Pastry and Baking Goods Festival is dedicated to baking various pastries, of which the area has a long tradition, with many mills that existed there for ages. The festival features pastry making and baking at the venue, while visitors can also enjoy a traditional cultural programme. Guests have the chance to visit the village’s byzantine churches and the Folk Art Museum. For more information: www.mytroodos.com Venue: Galata village square Time: 08:00 17:00 Entrance: Free

Grape feast at the Wine Villages

During the months of September and October, the wine villages organise various events dedicated to wine and its products. During these events people can observe the making of Palouzes and Shoushoukos at the venues and be offered various delicacies made of grapes. At the same time, there are competitions, wine tasting, and entertainment shows (including folk music, theatre productions, and revival of old traditional customs). Visitors can learn about the traditional houses of the villages, the local museums, churches, and other sights.

Programme: Vasa village - 13/09/2015 Lofou village - 20/09/2015 Arsos village - 27/09/2015 SUN, 20 SEPT 2015

6th Traditional Festival of Statos - Agios

Photios village

The Statos – Agios Photios community lies amidst the beautiful green scenery of Troodos Mountains (west), in an altitude of approx. 1000 meters and has a long history in the production of local wines, trahanas, dried meat (tsamarella), siousioukos halloumi and so many more traditional products. During the festival the production of all these traditional products will be featured and visitors will have the opportunity to sample and buy. |Vissitors will also have the chance to visit the local wineries and the small local industry sites. The event will also include a rich artistic traditional program and a lot of fun for the younger crowd (play area, bounce castle, a clown and many other surprises). Starting Time: 11:00 Entrance: Free SAT, 26 - SUN, 27 SEPT 2015

Cyprus Chocolate Festival

A festival of pure enjoyment and experience of chocolate in all its forms! It is designed to entertain and at the same time allow visitors to participate in the many different skills involved in creating chocolate. Eat your way to a prize of a

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box of chocolates in a very special chocolate ice cream eating competition, chocolate face painting for children, chocolate facial massage for adults, make your own batch of chocolates under the guidance of a skilled Chocolatier, create a batch of your own luxury chocolate soap bars, watch a demonstration on how to create chocolate flavours with essential oils made from local herbs and flowers, taste a cup of the world famous Platres Hot Chocolate drink and then have your fortune told by a specialist fortune teller using your empty chocolate cup, take part in a Chocolate painting art class…and so much more! Venue: Forest Park Hotel in Pano Platres village (T. +357 25421751) Time: 12:00

Online tickets: Tickethour.com.cy

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NOTE: The Cyprus Tourism Organisation cannot accept responsibility for any changes in any of the events listed above that may occur due to unforeseen factors. Please contact the organisers by phone for confirmation.