I sing and shape with clay…….
the traditional songs of my homeland!!

As part of the events for International Music Day on 21 June 2026, the Department of Antiquities and the Municipality of Geroskipou are organising a free workshop for children on the theme of the traditional music of Cyprus at the Folk Art Museum in Geroskipou.

Through an activity inspired by the music of the island and the Folk Art Museum in Geroskipou, we invite children to discover and sing the traditional songs of our Cyprus. Led by music educator and performer Anna Aristeidou and the musical ensemble ANTAMA, we will explore the traditional instruments of our homeland.

We will get to know at first hand the violin, the lute, the tampoutsia and the pithkiavli. We will identify the materials from which they are made, as well as the category each one belongs to, through interactive musical games. Young and old alike will have the opportunity to listen and sing together well-known and lesser-known play-songs, such as “Pyri pyri to papyri”, “Kamila kamilari”, “Tsimpi tsimpi ton aeto”, and others.

Afterwards, our young friends will have the opportunity to express their imagination by creating small clay vessels, figurines and figures reflecting the impressions and experiences of their musical journey, led by visual artist and ceramicist Maria Michail.

The workshop aims to promote discovery and creative expression through music and art, encouraging children to explore the cultural heritage of our homeland through a playful and educational approach.

Workshop programme
Sunday, 21 June 2026
11:00-12:00 Musical tour of the museum
12:00-13:00 Clay workshop
13:00 Refreshments in the Museum garden
Reservations required on 26 955 802 (Limited number of participants)

Suitable for families with children over 3 years of age

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The Municipality of Geroskipou supported the “Cycling for One Euro 2026” campaign, which this year helps fund the work of P.O.SY.GO.P.E.A. for children with special needs attending the special schools of Cyprus.

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

On 13 May 2026, the Municipality of Geroskipou hosted the “Coffee with Love” event of PASYKAF, offering tangible support to the important work of the Association.

The event featured an informative talk by Dr Christina Glyky and was held with the support of the Constantinou Bros Hotels group, which provided the Royal Hall of the Athena Royal Beach Hotel.

SUMMER CULTURAL EVENTS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF GEROSKIPOU AND “IEROKIPIA 2026”

The Municipality of Geroskipou announces that it is accepting proposals from registered companies, cultural bodies, event organisers, artistic groups, artists and non-profit organisations for the preparation of summer events in the municipal districts of Konia, Timi, Agia Marinouda and Acheleia, as well as the programme of the “Ierokipia” cultural events, which will take place this coming September.

Interested parties may submit their proposals,

• either electronically, to the address culturalservices@hierocepia.org.cy
• or by post, to the address Municipality of Geroskipou, P.O. Box 63015, 8210 Geroskipou
• or by fax to 26 961 247

at the latest by 22 May 2026.

It is recommended that proposals be accompanied by a detailed description and CVs and/or DVDs, CDs, online references, publications, etc.

Each proposal must include a detailed breakdown of its cost, with VAT specified.

Interested parties may contact the Municipality’s Cultural Service for further information on tel. 26 960 857 and 26 961 430.

The “Ierokipeion Free University in Paphos”, jointly organised by the Municipality of Geroskipou, the University of Cyprus and Radio Paphos Pancyprian, opens its doors for the 22nd cycle of lectures. A dynamic and engaging series of lectures invites Paphos residents of all ages to a fruitful dialogue on the pressing issues facing our society today.

The opening lecture, “How medicines affect our brain: From antidepressants to dementia drugs”, will be delivered on Friday 24 October 2025 at 7.00 p.m., in the Events Hall of the Geroskipou Multipurpose Centre, by Dr Panos Zanos, Assistant Professor of Neuropharmacology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cyprus.

The lectures of the “Ierokipeion Free University” are open to the public and broadcast live on Radio Paphos Pancyprian 93.7, and recorded by the University of Cyprus radio station UCYvoice 95.2. At the end of each presentation, the audience, as well as the listeners of Radio Paphos Pancyprian, can take an active part in the discussion that follows.

Media sponsors: “Politis” newspaper, UCY Voice 95,2

Information: 22894347/ 26961430

Yesterday, 25/6, the Mayor of Geroskipou Nikos Palios handed over to representatives of the Pancyprian Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (Paphos district) the sum of €3525, which was collected from the “Coffee with Love” event held at the Aliathon Resort on 8/6.

The Municipality of Geroskipou aims to establish the event as an institution, with the purpose of supporting the services and programmes of PASYKAF.