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Easter in Geroskipou – Programme of 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”
Opening Concert of Ierokipia 2023
”The songs of the Company” by Manos Loizos,
with Kostas Makedonas, Despina Olympiou, Andreas Elesnitsalis,
the “Diastasis” Vocal Group and an eight-member orchestra.
Orchestrations/Editing by Admitos Pitsillidis.
With the participation of the “Ieri Kipi” Cultural Society.
”Ta tragoudia tis pareas” by Manos Loizos, with Kostas Makedonas,
Despina Olympiou, Andreas Elesnitsalis,
”Diastasis” Vocal Group and an eight member orchestra.
Orchestrations/Editing by Admitos Pitsillidis.
Accompanied by the ”Ieri Kipi” Cultural group.
“Ierokipia 2023” Events
“Ierokipia 2023” Events
As part of its efforts to enhance the quality of cultural life in Geroskipou and the wider region, the Municipality of Geroskipou is organising the “IEROKIPIA” events for the 28th year. These events are the flagship of the Municipality’s cultural policy.
The events, held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, will take place from 8 to 29 September and will cover a broad range of the public’s cultural and artistic interests.
The opening of the events, to be held on Friday 9 September in Geroskipou Square, will be attended by Government Spokesperson Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, who will address the audience.
The full programme of events is as follows:
Opening of the Events
“The Songs of the Company” by Manos Loizos, featuring Kostas Makedonas, Despina Olympiou, Andreas Elesnitsalis and the “Diastasi” Vocal Ensemble. With the participation of the “Ieroi Kipoi” Cultural Group.
Friday 8 September, Geroskipou Square, 8.00 p.m.
Theatrical Performance “O Papafigkos”
Wednesday 13 September, Geroskipou Gymnasium, 8.00 p.m.
A Cypriot comedy.
Cast: Themida Nikolaou, Loukia Protopapa, Giorgos Anagiotos, Christos Giagkou, Stelios Martas, Christopher Greco, Giannis Kokkinos, Manolis Michailidis, Iliana Kakkoura.
“A Strange Moon”
Friday 15 September, “Kato Vrysi”, 8.00 p.m.
An evening of Greek art and lyric song.
Vocals/Narration: Chryso Makariou
Piano: Manolis Neofytou
Opening of the Photography Exhibition “Eastern Paphos: people, environment, life, culture, moments”.
Wednesday 20 September, Geroskipou Municipal Gallery “Apothiki”, 7.00 p.m.
Co-organiser: Photographic Society of Cyprus – Paphos Branch.
The exhibition will be open until 24 September (6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.)
Dedicated to the memory of the late Mayor of Geroskipou, Michalis Pavlidis.
Event for World Tourism Day
Friday 29 September, Aliathon Holiday Village Car Park, 8.00 p.m.
- Musical programme featuring well-known and beloved songs from the international repertoire.
- Re-enactment of a Cypriot wedding by the “Afroditi” Folklore Group.
- Exhibition of traditional products and crafts
- Traditional delicacies on offer
INFORMATION
26 960 857, 26 960 867
