Major events in Cyprus 2008
KOUMANDARIA FESTIVAL - July
Organised by the communities of the Kourris Valley and Xylourikou (Alassa, Agios Georgios Silikou, Doros, Laneia, Monagri, Silikou, Agios Mamas, Apesia, Kapileio, Korfi and Limnatis.
WORLD FAMOUS MUSICALS - 1st and 2nd of July
The concert re-visits the best moments from some of the world's favourite musicals. Organisers: Larnaka Municipality, tel. 24657745 or 24629333 Venue: Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatreamous
12TH INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL - July to August
Ancient Greek Drama 2008
An annual international theatre festival that hosts professional productions of ancient Greek drama from different cultures around the world. Organisers: Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute, tel. 22674920, fax: 22680822, www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org
Venue: Kourion Ancient Theatre, Makarios III Amphitheatre in Lefkosia, Pafos Ancient Odeon, Kourion Ancient Theatre and Makarios III Amphitheatre in Lefkosia
WINE FESTIVAL - 29th of August to 7th of September
PAFOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL/OPERA - 29th to 31st of August
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.
Tel. 26822218 or 8000-8005 (for reservations), website:
www.pafc.com.cy, e-mail:
info@pafc.com.cy.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL "KYPRIA 2008" - September to October
A major cultural event organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture (tel. 22800985), with high quality performances in Lefkosia (Nicosia), Lemesos (Limassol) and Larnaka.