Limassol is hosting the Summer Jazz Project and More at LOEL Winery from June 14 to 16, featuring two bands each night with music from Latin America, the USA, France, Brazil, and beyond. The event will showcase genres like Swing Jazz, dance tunes from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s, as well as tributes to Antônio Carlos Jobim and classic French and American jazz. The event aims to support Cypriot musicians and music.
The first weekend of June will feature various events in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, and Paphos. In Nicosia, there will be a street food market at the Nicosia Municipal Gardens on Friday, the Cyprus Pride March on Saturday, and the 27th Cultural Festival of the University of Nicosia opening on Sunday.
A flower festival was opened by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou in Yermasoyia, emphasizing the importance of nature and promoting environmental culture for its protection.
Studying abroad in Cyprus offers a unique opportunity to immerse in a new culture and expand academic horizons. Learning the local language, participating in local festivities, volunteering, joining university clubs, understanding local customs, and adapting to the pace of life are essential for a smooth and enriching college experience.
Fact: Cyprus will have a vibrant cultural scene this summer with events such as the Cyprus International Accordion Festival, Vegan Fam Flavours, Cyprus Pride March, Cyprus Fashion Film Festival, MBS Wellbeing Day Festival, Lavender Festival, Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival, Summer Jazz Project, and Paphos International Film Festival.
Fact: The Images and Views of Alternative Cinema Festival will take place at the Hambis Municipal Printmaking Museum in Nicosia from June 3 to 9, featuring film screenings and discussions.
Fikos is hosting his second solo exhibition at The Edit Gallery titled “Me and My Monkey” from May 24th to June 22nd. The exhibition explores the conflict between modern social norms and primal instincts, symbolized through hybrid creatures in his artwork. Fikos’ unique style combines elements of Byzantine art, graffiti aesthetics, and contemporary expressionism, inviting viewers to contemplate the evolution of human consciousness and the struggle with our primitive instincts.
Fact: Nicosia will host several festivals this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including the On Bodies Fest and the 3rd Femme Fest.
– Dozens of annual and new festivals are filling up May’s calendar.
– The Agros Rose Festival will take place on May 11, 12, 18, and 19 in Agros village, Limassol district.
– The Classic Car Festival will be held on May 12 at Finikoudes, Larnaca.
– The Akrotiri Spring Festival will also take place on May 12 at Akrotiri Peninsula, Limassol.
– The Love the Earth Festival will be held on May 12 at Molos Park, Limassol.
– The Cyprus Comedy Festival will take place from May 16 to 19 in Nicosia and Limassol.
– The 3rd Femme Fest will be held on May 18 and 19 at Nicosia Municipal Gardens.
– Other festivals at the end of May include Vegan Fam Flavours, Limassol Street Food Festival, Reflect Festival, and the 6th Cyprus Accordion Festival.
The Hope For Children CRC Policy Centre launched an app called “Hate Trackers Beyond Borders” to empower young people aged 14-25 to fight hate speech online. The initiative involves five leading organisations from four different countries and aims to educate users about hate speech, engage them in dialogue, and raise awareness about issues like gender equality and cultural diversity. The app is available in English, Greek, and two other languages, and provides practical experience and skills to recognize and oppose hate speech.