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The Aglantzia Autumn Festival is set to captivate audiences on October 5, 7, and 8, 2023, at the picturesque Palia Aglantzia Square (K. Karaoli) in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Get ready for an exciting lineup of events:
Thursday, October 5th, 20:00 - Free Entry
Concert by the Prospectus Band
Prospectus, one of Cyprus's most renowned bands, dedicated to preserving the classic rock scene, will grace the stage. With a mission to keep the spirit of classic rock alive in Cyprus, they honor the composers and poets who have influenced them. With humility and respect for their audience and the music they represent, they aim to sustain the rich Greek music tradition and provide a cultural oasis in today's world.
Featuring:
Dimitris Mesimeris
Frederiki Tombazou
Savvas Chrysostomou
Accompanied by:
Rolandis Lazidis on Electric Guitar
Aristos Christodoulou on Keyboards
Myros Evagelidis on Drums
Andreas Paraschos on Bass
Saturday, October 7th, 20:00 - Free Entry
Dance Extravaganza followed by Traditional Music
A lively dance performance will take place at Palia Aglantzia Square, featuring four Dance Groups showcasing dances from Cyprus and Greece. They will be accompanied by a live six-member orchestra. Following the dance performance, an open traditional Greek celebration will take place with traditional music.
Participating Dance Groups:
Laografikos Omilos Aglantzias
Politistikos Omilos Pissouriou "NOSTOS"
Kentro Neotitas Ellinon Pontion Kyprou "Panagia Soumela"
Laografikos Omilos Dimou Idaliou
Musical Group "Nomades"
Sunday, October 8th, 20:00 - Free Entry
"Night of Nobel" with the "Musical Companions"
The "Musical Companions" present a multimedia performance dedicated to the 60th anniversary of George Seferis and Odysseas Elytis receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature. The show includes musical compositions of their poetry by Mikis Theodorakis, Dimitris Lagios, Lino Kokoto, Yiannis Markopoulos, and Ilias Andriopoulos. The performance is complemented by readings, connecting texts, and visual presentations.
Featuring:
Christos Stasis on Bouzouki, Harmonica, and Vocals
Stella Kakoulli on Vocals
Adamos Katsantoni on Piano and Vocals
Pambos Sakkas on Guitar and Vocals
Dimitris Tsoulakos on Guitar and Vocals
Marios Solomou on Percussion and Vocals
Neophytos Neophytou and Athena Violari - Recitations
Elena Kyprianou Stasi - Texts and Visual Production
Kyriakos Stasis - Sound Engineering
The Aglantzia Municipality's Cultural Service is the proud organizer of this event.
For more information, please contact the Aglantzia municipality
About Aglantzia Municipality:
Aglantzia Municipality is committed to promoting cultural enrichment and community engagement through a variety of events and activities, such as the Aglantzia Autumn Festival, to create a vibrant and thriving community.
