Republic of Cyprus Events August 99
Adapted from information provided by the Cyprus Tourist Organization.
All month long:
Pampafia at Pafos
Folklore-rich event with handicrafts, food specialties, and more. Held in the public gardens on Messogis Avenue. Info from the Pafos Folkloric Association, tel: (06) 232867
Ancient Greek Drama Festival -
Revival of ancient Greek theater, held in the theatres of Kourion and Pafos.
Summer Nights at Polis, Pafos District
Open-air traditional dances, songs, and music. Free.
Deryneia Cultural Festival
Ammochostos District
Information: (03) 821452.
Panagia Village Festival
Pafos District
Music and dance, along with delicious food at reasonable prices.
Sex, Chips, and Ouzo
Kathleen Ruddy's play about two English ladies and their summer in Cyprus. (05) 335792, 335155
August 1 - August 8th
Flashback: 100 Years of Design, Lefkosia.
U.K. Package Exhibition: A British Council Exhibition. An environment built from packaging materials - boxes, cans, crates, bags, and plastics.
At: Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Nicosia. Tel: (02) 432577
August 1 - August 15th
Troodos Open Tennis Tournament.
Organized by the Cyprus Tennis Federation at its Troodos installations. Call for details: Tel (02)-666822
August 3
Dance performance of "Nereids" at the Kourion Ancient Theatre.
10:00, 10:30, and 11:00
August 5
Dance performance of "Ariadne" at the Kourion Ancient Theatre.
10:00, 10:30, and 11:00
August 7
Dance performance of "Nereids" at the Kourion Ancient Theatre.
10:00, 10:30, and 11:00
August 7
Grape Festival "Dionysia '99" at Laneia
Town festival held in the community park at Laneia. Includes music, dancing, Cyprus food specialties, and unusual grape products such as palouze, soutzouko, and, of course, wine.
One day only. Info from the Committee Secretary at (05) 333147.
August 8
Summer at the Castle, Lemesos.
Music, plays, dance, an open-air market of art and crafts, and more. Held at the Medieval Castle of Lemesos.
Information: (05) 581530, (09) 623446 or email evriopcs@spidernet.com.cy.
August 13 - 15th
Arsos Grape Festival, Lemesos District.
Music, dances, and grape and wine specialties.
(05) 363105
August 14-15
Ammochostos Remembrance Days, Deryneia
Performances of folk dances, songs, and more to commemorate the heavy years of occupation. Free. (05) 384073
August 14-15
Assumption, Dormition of the Virgin Mary
Panigyri Traditional Fair.
Held at or around Kykkos Monastery, Troooditissa Monastery, Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery, Chrysopolitissa Church at Deftera village and Liopetri village.
August 15th
Lysos Village Cultural Festival, Pafos District
Info: (06) 352105
August 16th - August 31st
Androlykou '99 Festival
Androlykou Village, Pafos district.
Free workshops in traditional Cypriot folksongs.
(06)996112 or (09)609063; fax is (06)321078
Email: androlikou@hotmail.com
August 21st- August 29th
Sunrise Open - Tennis Tournament
Organized by the Cyprus Tennis Federation.
(02)666822
August 26-31
Larnaka International Festival of Traditional Dances
Groups from all over the world perform in Larnaka and Lefkosia.
Info: (04)723183
August 27 - 29
Stroumpi Village "Dionysia '99"
Grape and wine fetsival, held for the 22nd year.
Info: (06) 632446, 633135.
August 28-29
Pervolia Village Cultural Festival, Larnaka District
Paintings, traditional arts, and concerts.
(04) 424880, 424881
August 29
Summer at the Castle
music, theatre, dance, market, and more, at the Lemesos Medieval Castle.
Information: (05) 581530, (09) 623446 or email: evriopcs@spidernet.com.cy.
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