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November 20, 2024 in AnnouncementsTenders

Tender for the procurement of services for the organisation/management of a “Christmas Village” in Geroskipou Square.

The Municipality of Geroskipou is conducting a tender for the procurement of services for the organisation/management of a “Christmas Village” in Geroskipou Square, from 20 December 2024 to 22 December 2024. The opening hours of the “Christmas Village” will be Friday 20 December from 17:00 to 21:00, and on the weekend of 21 and 22/12 from 11:00 to 21:00.

Proposals should include:

1. Food, drink, handicraft and other stalls
2. Musical acts for each day, workshops, games, etc.
3. Santa Claus and a sleigh for the opening
4. Sound and lighting for the stage
5. Graphic design and printing for flyers, banners, the stage, etc.
6. Other activities and workshops
7. A Safety and Health Plan
8. Overnight security of the venue
9. Filming and photography
10. Press releases
11. Supervision, Management and Coordination for all days of the event

Interested parties are kindly requested to send their financial proposal electronically to the e-mail: info@geroskipou.org.cy by 27/11/2024 at 12:00 noon.
For any further information, you may contact tel. 26961430.




December 18, 2023 in AnnouncementsEvents

Christmas Village Program (22/12-29/12)

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Welcome to the true magic of Christmas!

Opening on Friday, 22.12.2023 at 17:30

with a spectacular parade of Santa Claus and his entourage!

Concert with Andri Karantoni and Stefanos Pelekanis.

Christmas Village dates:

22.12.2023-29.12.2023

at Geroskipou Square

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Program of Events

Friday 22/12

17:30-18:30 Spectacular parade with Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and their friends! The parade will be accompanied by the 52nd Paphos Scout Group and the 266th Geroskipou Air Scout Group.

18:30-19:00 Santa Claus arrives at the Square, photographs and gifts for the children.

19:00-21:00 Christmas Concert ”Santa Claus is Coming” – Traditional Carols of the Twelve Days of Christmas with Andri Karantoni and Stefanos Pelekanis.

………………………………………………………

Saturday 23/12

11:00-13:00 Painting Together

15:00 Rhythmic Gymnastics with the ”Akamas” club

16:00-17:00 Christmas Songs by the Casa De La Musica Conservatory

16:00-18:00 Come and make sweet snowballs with TV chef Chryso Lefou

19:00-21:00 Fun with DJ Const Krts.

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Sunday 24/12

11:00-13:00 Lakis the Sea Bass, Fioura the Sea Bream and their friends paint the magical seabed. A gift for every child

11:30 Dance performance by the Little Diamonds Aerial & Dance Studio

15:00-17:00 Painting together

16:00-17:00 Bingo

18:00-20:00 Music evening with Virginia Fournari and Chris Olympios.

………………………………………………

Monday 25/12

16:00-18:00 Children’s Workshop, elves and storytelling by Prima Vista

18:00-21:00 Christmas Melodies.

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Tuesday 26/12

11:00-16:00 Christmas Melodies

16:30 Dance performance by the Little Diamonds Aerial & Dance Studio

17:00-19:00 Goldy on Stage

Chryso Lefou takes the stage, delighting young and old alike and making ”Santa’s lollipops” together with them.

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Wednesday 27/12

11:00-16:00 Christmas Melodies

16:00-17:00 ”Karagiozis in the Spirit of Christmas” by the Giannis Pafios Shadow Theatre

17:00-18:00 Three-dimensional constructions and prints by The 3D Factory

18:00-19:00 Music and dance performance by the ”Aphrodite” Geroskipou Folklore Group, with the participation of a Choir and conductor Petroula Erodotou

19:00-21:00 Christmas Melodies.

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Thursday 28/12

11:00-16:00 Christmas Melodies

16:00-19:00 Interactive Workshop with clever games

16:00-16:30 Taekwondo demonstration by the G-Force Taekwondo school.

18:00-19:00 Traditional Cypriot Dances by the ”Ieroi Kipoi” Cultural Club

19:30-20:30 Music evening with Trio Pafites (voice and violin: Alexis Ventou, lute: Pambos Charalambous, tamboutsia: Andreas Christofi).

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Friday 29/12

11:00-15:00 Christmas Melodies

15:00-16:00 Martial arts demonstration by the Hwa-Rang Taekwondo school

16:00-17:30 Scented Candle Making Workshop

17:30-19:00 Drama Games for children

17:00-18:00 Bingo

19:00-21:00 Markellos Live, with Markellos on vocals and Constantinos Georgiou on guitar.

Πρόγραμμα Χριστουγεννιάτικου Χωριού

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Welcome to the real Christmas magic!

-Christmas Village opening Ceremony on Friday, 22nd of December at 17:30

with a magnificent Santa and Friends parade!

-Concert featuring singers Andri Karantoni and Stephanos Pelekani.

Christmas Village duration :

22.12.2023-29.12.2023

at the Geroskipou Square.

Program for Each Day:

Friday 22/12

17:30-18:30 Magnificent Christmas Parade featuring Santa Claus, Mrs Santa Claus and their friends! The parade will be accompanied by the 52nd Scout System of Paphos and the 266th Air Scouts System of Geroskipou

18:30-19:00 Santa Claus arrives at the Square

Pictures with Santa and Gifts for the children

19:00-21:00 Christmas Concert – Traditional Twelve days of Christmas Cypriot Caroling featuring singers Andri Karantoni and Stefanos Pelekani.

…………………………………………………….

Saturday 23/12

11:00-13:00 Coloring for Children

15:00 Rhythmic Gymnastics Exhibition by ”Akamas” group

16:00-17:00 Christmas songs by Casa De La Musica music school

16:00-18:00 Let’s make Sweet Snowballs with TV baker Chryso Lefou

19:00-21:00 Dj Const Krts.

…………………………………….

Sunday 24/12

11:00-13:00 Coloring for Children. Gifts for the Children

11:30 Little Diamonds Aerial & Dance Studio performance

15:00-17:00 Coloring together

16:00-17:00 Bingo

18:00-20:00 Concert featuring Virginia Fournari and Chris Olympio.

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Monday 25/12

16:00-18:00 Elves read a story to Children (Prima Vista Group)

18:00-21:00 Christmas Music.

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Tuesday, 26/12

11:00-16:00 Christmas Music

16:30 Little Diamonds Aerial & Dance Studio Performance

17:00-19:00 Goldy on Stage

Chryso Lefou goes on stage and bakes

”Santa’s Lollipops”.

………………………………………….

Wednesday 27/12

11:00-16:00 Christmas Music

16:00-17:00 Shadow puppet theater by Giannis Paphios

17:00-18:00 3D paper constructs and printing by Τhe 3D Factory

18:00-19:00 Music and Dancing by the ”Aphrodite” Geroskipou Folklore Group and a choir conducted by Petroula Erodotou

19:00-21:00 Christmas Music.

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Thursday 28/12

11:00-16:00 Christmas Music

16:00-19:00 Smart Games interactive workshop

16:00-16:30 Taekwondo demonstration by G-Force Taekwondo

18:00-19:00 Traditional Cypriot Dancing by ”Ieri Kipi” Culture Club

19:30-20:30 Music by Trio Paphites (voice and Violin : Alexis Ventou, Lute : Pambos Charalambous, Tamboutsa : Andreas Christophi).

…………………………………………….

Friday 29/12

11:00-15:00 Christmas Music

15:00-16:00 Martial Arts demonstration by Hwa -Rang Taekwondo

16:00-17:30 Scented Candles Workshop

17:30-19:00 Drama Games for Children

17:00-18:00 Bingo

19:00-21:00 Markellos Live ( Voice: Markellos, Guitar : Constantinos Georgiou).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 18, 2023 in AnnouncementsEvents

Opening of the Christmas Village in the Municipality of Geroskipou

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GEROSKIPOU
The opening of the Christmas Village will be marked by Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their companions, accompanied by Scouts and Air Scouts, in a spectacular parade, on Friday 22 December, at 17.30, along the main streets of the Municipality.
Their final destination is the Christmas Village set up in Geroskipou Square, where, with his sack full, Santa will hand out little gifts to his young friends and spread joy. The opening will conclude with a Christmas concert featuring Andri Karantoni and Stefanos Pelekanis.
The Municipality of Geroskipou invites young and old to experience the true “magic” of Christmas at the Christmas Village, which will operate in Geroskipou Square from 22 to 29 December.
Charming little houses with local products and many treats will welcome local and foreign visitors and offer unique experiences and festive culinary journeys.
Our aim is to provide quality entertainment for young and old through hands-on craft and food-and-wine workshops, live music evenings with a host of artists and DJs, as well as traditional evenings with performers, groups and ensembles.
Find the detailed programme of the Christmas Village on the website and on the Facebook page of the Municipality of Geroskipou.
We look forward to seeing you all!
Happy Holidays and good health!

December 15, 2023 in AnnouncementsEvents

Christmas in Geroskipou / Christmas at Geroskipou

We welcome you to the real magic of Christmas!

Opening on Friday, 22.12.2023 at 17:30

with a spectacular parade of Santa Claus and his companions!

Concert with Andri Karantoni and Stephanos Pelekanis.

Duration of the Christmas Village:

22.12.2023-29.12.2023

at Geroskipou Square

……………………..

Welcome to the real Christmas magic!

-Christmas Village opening Ceremony on Friday, 22nd of December at 17:30

with a magnificent Santa and Friends parade!

-Concert featuring singers Andri Karantoni and Stephanos Pelekani.

Christmas Village duration :

22.12.2023-29.12.2023 at the Geroskipou Square.

 

December 1, 2023 in AnnouncementsDocuments

Open Call for Expressions of Interest for the Allocation of a Christmas Kiosk

Open Call for Expressions of Interest for the Allocation of a Christmas Kiosk:

A) General Information:

The Municipality of Geroskipou issues an open call for expressions of interest for the allocation of eight (8) kiosks measuring 3 x 2 for the offering/sale of food, sweets, drinks, crafts, local products or other related products, whether Christmas-themed or not. The Christmas Village will operate in the central square of the Municipality of Geroskipou (in front of the Municipal Hall), and the venue will feature artistic and other activities, as well as games for young and old alike.

Operating period of the Christmas Village:

Start: Friday 22.12.23

End: Friday 29.12.23

Opening Hours:

Friday 22.12.23 16:00 – 21:00
Saturday 23.12.23 11:00 – 21:00
Sunday 24.12.23 11:00 – 21:00
Monday 25.12.23 16:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 26.12.23 11:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 27.12.23 11:00 – 21:00
Thursday 28.12.23 11:00 – 21:00
Friday 29.12.23 11:00 – 21:00

 

The price for renting/using the kiosks amounts to 300 euros plus VAT for the entire duration of the event.

Interested parties must submit their applications in writing by email to: info@vasiamezou.com by Wednesday 6.12.23 and no later than 12:00.

The email should bear the subject line “Kiosks – Municipality of Geroskipou” and include the bidder’s details, the item or items they wish to offer, and any indicative photographs of their products.

A strict order of priority will be observed, along with checks to ensure compliance with all health and other requirements. The use of the kiosks will not be granted to companies/individuals offering food that requires professional equipment, deep-frying, etc. Those interested in offering such products may submit a proposal for mobile canteens.

For further information, please contact 97671455 – Vasia Mezou.

 

B) Terms of Use for the Kiosks:

Those granted the right to use a kiosk are required to meet the following:

  1. Employers must comply with the Safety and Health at Work Laws of 1996 to 2020.
  2. They must keep the kiosk open for all days and hours of operation of the Christmas Village. Otherwise, the Municipality and the organisers reserve the right to withdraw the right of use following a warning and to grant it to another interested party.
  3. They must have a sufficient number of staff to serve the public.
  4. They must display in the kiosk a list of their products, together with prices, which will be subject to approval.
  5. They must keep the kiosk and its surrounding area clean.
  6. No installation of any kind, whether inside or outside the kiosk, is permitted without the organisers’ approval.
  7. They must return the kiosk in the condition in which they received it, without any damage or deterioration.
  8. They must cooperate with the Officer responsible for the safety and health of the event whenever required.
  9. They must have at least one fire blanket and one 6kg ABC Dry Powder fire extinguisher (premises where frying oil is used must have WET CHEMICAL type fire extinguishers).
  10. Every employer or self-employed person must hold valid employer’s liability insurance covering the actual number of their employees.
  11. Each power strip must have only one heat-producing appliance connected to it.
  12. If LPG is required, only domestic LPG is acceptable, and each premises may have a maximum of two (2) domestic LPG cylinders.
  13. LPG cylinders must be kept ONLY outdoors and stored away when not in use.
  14. The supply line, regulator and hose of the LPG installation must be new or in good condition.
  15. Damaged cables and broken sockets must be replaced immediately.
  16. They must use special gloves when carrying out work that produces heat.
  17. They must hold all the necessary health certificates and apply them in accordance with the food hygiene requirements set out in Chapters III, IV and VIII of Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 (Health Authority licence for the handling/preparation/sale of food).
  18. They must ensure that every person handling open food holds a valid Health Certificate for food handlers (Food Handler Health Certificate), issued every twelve months by a Chief Medical Officer, as required by the Food Hygiene and Official Food Control Regulations of 2006.
  19. They must ensure that they hold a licence to sell alcoholic beverages.

 

 

C) Application Contents:

  • Duly completed and signed FORM 1.
  • A copy of the above-mentioned certificates (Food Handler Health Certificate – Health Authority licence for the handling/preparation/sale of food).
  • A list/price list of the products, with descriptions and photographs.

 

Interested parties can find all the information, as well as FORM 1, at the link:

Ανοικτή Πρόσκληση Ενδιαφέροντος για Παραχώρηση Χριστουγεννιάτικου Περιπτέρου

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