↪ The European Capital of Culture – Pafos2017 hosts Ethno Cyprus 2016 in the context of its thematic “Linking Continents – Bridging Cultures”. Thirty-five young traditional instrument virtuosos from European and Arab countries (Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt and Jordan), meet on stage to explore the common cultural identity of European and Arab civilizations.
↪ This summer the Cyprus Theatre Organisation brings the old Greek cinema on the theatre stage with Alecos Sakellarios’ well-known work, directed by Achilleas Grammatikopoulos.
Tickets: €10 & €6
Friday 22 July 2016, 20:30
Pafos2017 Headquarters
MUSIC FROM VENEZUELA
↪ Within the concept of the European Capital of Culture – Pafos2017 “Linking Continents –Bridging Cultures”, the Venezuelan conductor Gerardo Estrada Martinez meets the Avanti Orchestra in Pafos in a fascinating music programme with melodies from South America.
❃ Organiser: Embassy of Venezuela
Free Entrance
Saturday 23 July 2016, 20:00
Pafos2017 Headquarters
PERI POLEOS: PHILARMONIST OF PAFOS
↪ The European Capital of Culture – Pafos2017 becomes a bridge for older and new musicians of the Philharmonic, who tell their story in this historic music band of Pafos. Personal stories come together in a mosaic of dozens of years, reflecting the glorious history of the Philharmonic in Pafos. Music, narratives and an exhibition of photos and music instruments in a celebration of the town and its people.
Free Entrance
Tuesday 26 July 2016, 20:30
Ancient Odeon
YASMIN LEVY
↪ The European Capital of Culture – Pafos2017 continuing the music journey of the programme “The Travelling Stage” presents a great performer of multicultural sounds. Yasmin Levy became known internationally with her interpretations of Sephardic music, which counts more than 500 years of history and has endowed us with Ladino sounds (Spanish-Jewish music) and flamenco.
❃ Accompanied by the musicians: Amir Ishay, Hasson Yechiel, Abramovitz Itay, Shazar Amir
Tickets: €18 – €10 (pupils, students, pensioners, soldiers)
Wednesday 27 July 2016, 19:30
Beach Front
SETTING THE NIGHT ALIGHT
↪ In the context of the intercultural dialogue and the “Together Open Society” Programme for the Integration of Citizens from Third World Countries, the European Capital of Culture – Pafos2017 organises a multicultural event – a children’s parade by the Kato Pafos, Geroskipou and Pegeia Centres that provide Protection and Activities to Children. With lanterns and music the children will walk and dance in formations.
Free Entrance
Saturday 30 July 2016, 20:00
Panagia of Sintis Monastery, Kelokedara/Pentalia
CYPRUS' RHYMES OF LOVE
↪ Theatrical adaptation of epic narrative poems from Cypriot folk poets that sing the joys and pains of love. The performer Elena Hadjiafxendi narrates the stories accompanied live on stage by the musicians Michalis Kouloumis (violin), Giannis Koutis (oud) and Thodoris Ziarkas (double bass)
❃ Direction: Chryso Charalambous
Information: 99632130
Free Entrance
