Events

June 19, 2024 in Announcements Events

“IEROKIPIA 2024” CULTURAL EVENTS

The Municipality of Geroskipou announces that it is accepting proposals from registered companies, cultural bodies, event organisers, artistic ensembles, artists and non-profit organisations for the drawing up of the programme of the “Ierokipia” cultural events, which will take place this coming September.
Specifically, the events will begin on 13/9, with further events taking place on 18/9 and 20/9. The “Ierokipia” will conclude on 27/9 with the established event for World Tourism Day.
Interested parties may submit their proposals,
• either electronically, to the address info@geroskipou.org.cy
• or by post, to the address Municipality of Geroskipou, P.O. Box 63015, 8210 Geroskipou
• or by fax to 26 961 247
no later than Friday 5 July 2024.
It is recommended that proposals be accompanied by a detailed description and curricula vitae and/or audiovisual material, online references, publications, etc.
Each proposal should include a detailed statement of its cost, and the VAT should be specified.
Interested parties may contact the Municipality’s Cultural Service for further information, on telephone numbers 26 961 430, 26 960 867.

June 3, 2024 in Announcements Events

Ierokipeion Open University – Closing Ceremony of the 20th Lecture Cycle.

The lectures of the 20^th cycle of the Ierokipeion Open University lecture programme have been completed for this academic year.

At the 6^th and final lecture, held on 31 May 2024, the speaker was Dr Artemis Georgiou, Assistant Research Professor, Archaeological Research Unit, University of Cyprus, who presented the topic “Geroskipou before Ierokipia: examining the archaeology of the area in the 2nd millennium BC”, generating particular interest among those present, who, under the moderation of Dr Anna Satraki, Archaeological Officer at the Department of Antiquities, asked questions relating to the lecture.

The event was addressed by the Acting Mayor of Geroskipou, Kyriakos Hadjivasilis, who, together with Mrs Dora Nikolaidou, a founding member of the Radio Paphos Pancyprian radio station, presented the certificates of participation.

May 23, 2024 in Announcements Events

6th Lecture of the 20th Cycle of the Ierokipeio Open University: “Geroskipou before Ierokipia: examining the archaeology of the area in the 2nd millennium BC”

You are invited to the final lecture of the 20th cycle of lectures of the Ierokipeio Open University, on the subject

“Geroskipou before Ierokipia: examining the archaeology of the area in the 2nd millennium BC”

Speaker:

Artemis Georgiou, Assistant Professor of Research, Archaeological Research Unit, University of Cyprus

Moderator:

Anna Satraki, Archaeological Officer at the Department of Antiquities.

Friday, 31 May 2024 at 7.00 p.m.

The lectures of the «Ierokipeio Open University» are open to the public and are broadcast live on Radio Pafos Pancyprian 93.7, online via the website www.radiopafos.com, and recorded by the University of Cyprus radio station UCYvoice 95.2. At the end of the presentations, both the public and the listeners of Radio Pafos Pancyprian can take an active part in the discussion that follows.

Supporter: YUFERING

Media sponsors: «Politis» newspaper, UCY Voice 95.2

April 30, 2024 in Announcements Events

Tribute Event for the 30 Years of the Municipality of Geroskipou

April 24, 2024 in Announcements Events

Easter in Geroskipou – Programme of Events

The Municipality of Geroskipou has put together a rich and varied programme of events to celebrate Easter together with its residents and with the people of the wider area.

The programme of the “Easter 2024 in Geroskipou” events, which begins on 03 and runs through 07 May, includes, among other things, music and dance performances, Easter games, sports competitions and a theatrical performance, all combined with the traditional customs of Easter.

The Municipality of Geroskipou invites the residents of Geroskipou, as well as those of the wider area, to support the Easter events, both through their active participation in the various activities and through their attendance.

For further information, the public may contact the Cultural Service of the Municipality of Geroskipou (tel. 26 960 857, 26 960 867).

Good Friday 3 May

21:00 Procession of the Epitaphios

Nikis, Liperti, Arch. Makariou, Korytsas and Griva Digeni Streets

Holy Saturday 4 May

21:00 : Lighting of the “Lambratzia” bonfire

Geroskipou Square and Koloni (Agios Panaretos)

Midnight : “Kalos Logos”

Easter Sunday 5 May

12:00 noon : Cracking of Red Eggs

Church of Agia Paraskevi

17:00 Easter Games

(Egg races, Sack races, Ditzimin)

Registration: 16:30-17:00

Awards Ceremony: 19:00

Geroskipou Square

19:30 Artistic Programme

with the participation of the choir and dance ensemble of the “Afroditi” Folklore Association, as well as the “Geroskipou Theatre Workshop” with the one-act play “The Teacher”.

Geroskipou Square

Easter Monday 6 May

10:00 Survivor Games

Information and registration: tel. 99 111 294

“Ch. Zoppos” Open Sports Ground

14:30 Football Tournament

“Seven-a-side” (7-a-side)

Information and free registration: tel. 99 413 748, 99 675 151.

“Michalis Chr. Kyprianou” Municipal Stadium

19:30 Easter Concert

with the musical group “Kritaioi”

With the participation of the dance ensemble of the “Ieroi Kipoi” Cultural Association.

Geroskipou Square

Easter Tuesday 7 May

14:30 Easter Games

Koloni Mini-Pitch

Organisers

-Church Committee of the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi

-“Afroditi” Folklore Association

-“Ieroi Kipoi” Cultural Association

-“Geroskipou Theatre Workshop”

-“Geroskipou FC” Academy

-Koloni Refugees Hunting Club

-G-Force Taekwondo

-266th Air Scouts Group of Geroskipou

-“Geroskipou Cultural Movement”

April 24, 2024 in Announcements Events

Easter in Geroskipou – Programme of Holy Services for Holy Week at the Church of Agia Paraskevi

Programme of Holy Services for Holy Week at the Church of Agia Paraskevi

Holy Monday, 29 April

06:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

18:00 Matins of Holy Tuesday and the Service of the Bridegroom

Holy Tuesday, 30 April

06:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

18:00 Matins of Holy Wednesday and the Service of the Bridegroom

Holy Wednesday, 1 May

06:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

18:00 Matins of Holy Thursday and the Service of the Washing of Feet / Holy Unction

Holy Thursday, 2 May

07:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy of St Basil

18:00 Matins of Holy Friday and the Service of the Holy Passion

Holy Friday, 3 May

07:00 a.m. Service of the “Great Hours”

09:00 a.m. Deposition from the Cross

19:00 Matins of Holy Saturday & Service of the Epitaphios

Holy Saturday, 4 May

07:00 a.m. Vespers of the Resurrection and Divine Liturgy

The bells will ring at 23:00

00:00 Troparion of the Resurrection “Christos Anesti”

Easter Sunday, 5 May

11:00 Vespers of Love and of St George

Easter Monday, 6 May

12:00 Vespers of Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene and of St Ephraim and St Irene

April 24, 2024 in Announcements Events

Celebrate Greek Orthodox Easter in Geroskipou – Events Program

Easter Events:

Good Friday | 3rd of May

21:00 : Epitaphios (Holy Sepulcher) Procession

Nikis Str., Lipertis Str., Arch. Makarios, Koritsas & Griva Digeni Str.

Easter Saturday | 4th of May

21:00 : Lambrajia Lighting (Easter Bonfire Lighting)

0:00 Kalos Logos (Midnight Resurrection Service)

Geroskipou Square and Koloni ( St. Panaretos Church)

17:00 Easter Games

Traditional games played on Easter such as

Augodromies (Egg& Spoon Racing), Sakkoulodromies (Sack race),

Ditzimin (weight-lifting game)

Registrations to participate: 16:30-17:00

Awarding of Prizes : 19:00

Geroskipou Square

19:30

Music and dancing by the ”Aphrodite” Folklore Dance Group and Choir

One act play titled ”The teacher” by the Geroskipou Theatre Workshop [Language: GR]

Geroskipou Square

Easter Monday | 6th of May

10:00 Survivor Games

For information and registrations to participate call 99 111 294.

“Charalambos Zoppos” Sports Center

14:30 Football tournament

7-a-side

For information and free registrations to participate call 99 413 748, 99 675 151.

Geroskipou Municipal Stadium “Michalis Christofi Kyprianou”

19:30 Easter Concert

Greek Concert by ”Kritaioi” music Group

and dancing by the ”Ieri Kipi” Culture Club

Geroskipou Square

Easter Tuesday | 7th of May

14:30 Easter Games

Mini-Pitch Sports Center, Koloni

For more Information, call 26 960 857, 26 960 867.

April 16, 2024 in Announcements Events

Prevention and management of delinquent behaviour: The role of the family and the school

The Social Work Programme of the University of Nicosia, the Parents and Guardians Associations of the Geroskipou schools and the Geroskipou Municipal Prevention Team are organising an Educational Seminar for Parents on the theme: “Prevention and management of delinquent behaviour: The role of the family and the school.” The seminar will take place on Saturday, 20 April 2024, between 9:00 and 12:30 in the assembly hall and classrooms of the 2nd Primary School of Geroskipou.

Registration via the link below or by scanning the QR Code found in the programme that follows.
https://www.unic.ac.cy/event/ekpaideytiki-imerida-goneon-i-prolipsi-kai-antimetopisi-tis-paravatikis-symperiforas-o-rolos-tis-oikogeneias-kai-toy-scholeioy/?fbclid=IwAR0Uyl9jqOAY5fGjsRIePIqodBM9tc-3rLLzoXVhJxLcURrr12YkfCGDE_8

March 11, 2024 in Announcements Events

Clean Monday at Geroskipou Municipal Beach.

To make things easier for members of the public who choose Geroskipou Municipal Beach

to “usher in the start of Lent” on “Clean Monday” (18/03/2024),
the Municipality of Geroskipou will provide tables and chairs for visitors along the beachfront.
Free loukoumades will also be offered.

February 9, 2024 in Announcements Events

4th Lecture of the 20th Cycle of the Hierocepia Open University “Precision Medicine in Cancer”

As part of the public lecture programme «Hierocepia Open University in Paphos», jointly organised by the Municipality of Geroskipou, the University of Cyprus and Radio Pafos, the fourth lecture of the 20^th cycle will take place on Friday, 23 February 2024 at 7.00 p.m., in the Events Hall of the Geroskipou Multipurpose Centre.

The speaker of the lecture entitled «Precision Medicine in Cancer» will be Anastasia Constantinidou, Assistant Professor at the Medical School of the University of Cyprus.

The lectures of the «Hierocepia Open University» are open to the public and are broadcast live on Radio Pafos Pancyprian 93.7, online via the website www.radiopafos.com and recorded by the University of Cyprus radio station UCYvoice 95.2. At the end of the presentations, both the public and the audience of Radio Pafos Pancyprian may take an active part in the discussion that follows.

Supporter: YUFERING

Media sponsors: «Politis» newspaper, UCY Voice 95.2

Information: 22894305/ 26960857