Limassol

Greek singer Savina Yannatou, an extraordinary explorer of the world's vocal traditions, and her loyal Primavera en Salonico ensemble, accompanied by Lamia Bedioui, take us into a transcendent universe with their moving interpretations of songs rooted in the sea. The evening begins with Cypriot musician and sound artist Spivak, accompanied by Zenonas Economides on guitar, transporting us into the world of her avant-garde compositions.

A multimedia exhibition built around a virtual reality reconstruction of the private room of Cypriot author Ivi Meleagrou. The VR model is conceived as a time-based experience accompanied by archival video, audio, and printed material, which invites audiences into an immersive and contemplative encounter with the author’s life and work, particularly her seminal novel, Eastern Mediterranean (1969).

How can shapes and symbols found on representations of ancient goddesses help us create a new creature-protector of the Mediterranean? In this art workshop, children and adults use ancient traces as well as new elements in order to collaboratively create the image of an imaginary creature that could help protect the Mediterranean against its present-day challenges.

A guided walk by Sevina Floridou through Limassol’s historic Fytidou orchard will introduce visitors to this long-abandoned garden of over 50 palms, now being reopened to the public. During the event, traditional Cypriot treats will be offered by Terract-Salamiou, while the space will be musically enriched with improvisations on the Ney by Panayiotis Tsappis and soundscapes curated by Elena Savvidou.