24 THE ROYAL APOLLONIA MAGAZINE • 2017 summer edition
CALENDAR with viewing the statues . The event begins from 6th October to go till 23rd October at Municipal Gallery .
LOCATION : Yeroskipou http :// www . pafos2017 . eu / event /
12 October
Paphos Kingdom
Archaeologist Claire Balandier with partners has arranged an archeological visit to Paphos Kingdoms of ancient work , mosaics , tombs and a series of journey into the area of Fabrica and evacuation of recent years . This sheds light onto the mythical remains of Paphos , still surviving as one of the important “ must-sees ” of the city . Pack your things for a trip beginning on October 12th at Bridge Unification of Archaeological Sites .
LOCATION : Paphos http :// www . pafos2017 . eu / event
15 October
Street Art Square
Artists from Greece , Cyprus , Asia , Europe and many more places participate in this colourful event which was inaugurated back in 2014 . Through this event , all the artists paint the entire city into a work of colour and art , while also rearranging the map of our daily lives . Be sure to attend this unique event , starting from 15th of October till 17th of October , running throughout the days .
LOCATION : Paphos http :// www . pafos2017 . eu / event
31 October & 1 November
Optikoakoustiki Art and Culture
International Short Film Festival with the cooperation of Cultural EU Japan Fest is a two-day award-winning ceremony of short films , videos , animated films , documentaries and other art or cultural masterpieces of work . It aims to present the public in Cyprus with appreciation and honorary achievements . It starts at 8.30pm at Old Power Paphos .
LOCATION : Limassol http :// www . pafos2017 . eu / event
18 November
Yfainontas Europe « The World as stochasmos »
The project has been designed to deal with the art of weaving which had been neglected over the years . It also brings forward the issue of female labour and the role of women in history of art through screening of films and presenting documentaries . The program starts at 4pm on 18th of November .
LOCATION : Paphos http :// www . pafos2017 . eu / event /
9 December
About City
An attempt at reawakening the people of the city through collection of histories , data , photographs and narration , and presenting the content in a documentary . This event aims at bringing the locals closer by providing a reflection of the past into present day ’ s city life .
Through this way , the citizens will get to know more of the Paphos ’ adventures , passions and achievements . Ideal to attend when you wish to know more about your city , make sure you get Hani Ibrahim on 9th of December .
LOCATION : Paphos http :// www . pafos2017 . eu / event /
15 December
World Song
Dramatized by THEPAK , the European Capital of Culture bids farewell to the year of 2017 by presenting a poetic World Song . It also honours the historical mayor , Galatopoulos , who happened to be a spiritual poet and a political and social fighter . World Song aims at bringing spiritual life in Paphos during the first half of the 20th century . The show starts at 8:30pm on 15th of December .
LOCATION : Markideio Theatre , Paphos http :// www . pafos2017 . eu / event /
1 January
Celebrating the New Year
On New Year ’ s Eve , there comes a round of parties , celebrations , fireworks and the sharing of ‘ Vasilopitta ’ by families around midnight — also known as ‘ Basil ’ s Pie ’ which is a sponge cake divided amongst families , the poor and the Church . This day is also a national holiday .
LOCATION : Cyprus http :// www . pafos2017 . eu / event /
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24 THE ROYAL APOLLONIA MAGAZINE • 2017 summer edition