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