events

Parade at Makarious III avenue

Today, as I’ve mentioned before, is a national holiday in Cyprus – “Oxi day” which came from Greece. Limassol was celebrating with a huge parade. Many schools and colleges participated as well as military, police, and other government organizations. The demonstration took place at Makarious III avenue, which is one of the central streets of the city.

The show started at around 11:30. Everything was very well organized, as usual. There were safety zones marked with ropes, and there were lots of guards and policemen who maintained the order. There were plenty of spectators as well. Many of them came with children.

If you missed the event, there will be some television coverage on local news. Additionally, you can see a whole bunch of pictures that I took.

Weather forecast for Amateur Song Festival

If you are absolutely sure that you will go to Amateur Song Festival on Saturday 30th and that nothing can stop you, then I suggest you check the weather forecast. If it will not stop you from going, at least you will have a coat or an umbrella with you. Be warned. Be prepared. :)

Reminder of the third Amateur Song Festival

I want to remind everyone about the third Amateur Song Festival which will be held coming Saturday in Kakomalis. All the information is available in the forum. This event will be smaller and less professional (amateur indeed) compared to the previous one. There will no stage, sponsor and all the hype. People will start gathering in Kakomalis picnic place around 15:30-16:00. The musical part will start around 19:00.

If you don’t even know which way to look for Kakomalis, then I’ve provided you with the rough map (by the way, the Festival has the logo now). Kakomalis picnic place is very near to Kalo Chorio. The drive from Limassol should take you about 30 minutes.

See you there. :)

“Oxi day” is coming

October 28 is a national holiday both in Greece and Cyprus. It is known as “Oxi day” (or “Ochi day”). If you want to know the story behind the holiday, here is a good article.

I am more concerned about the celebrations that will take place. I suspect there will be a traditional parade in all cities of Cyprus, but I cannot find any information about when and where exactly. I sure that something will be for sure this time, since for two days now I hear the drum practicing sounds from the school nearby my place.

I want to watch and photograph the parade, but I need more information. If you know anything, let me know via the comments.

Zivania Symposium in Nicosia

There is a rumor going around that there will be Zivania Symposium next Friday (22 October 2004) in Nicosia, Cyprus. If anyone knows anything, please let me know via comments or an email so that I could share it with the rest of the world.

I am particularly interested in how this symposium will be organized and what will be in there. Will it be just a set of top management talking about lega regulations? Or will there be a tasting session? Music and food? And stuff like this. Also some information on exact location would be much appreciated.

Updated (18 Oct 2004, 20:15): Place: Town Hall Gardens, Eleftheria Square, Nicosia, Cyprus. Time: 19:00. Thanks to Vips U.