Note: All programme events are
in Greek unless otherwise stated
LITERARY STAGE
SATURDAY 22/10
10:00 FESTIVAL OPENING
10:30 PRESENTATION
Presentation of Young Cypriot Writers
Young Cypriot writers present their latest publishing activity. Participants: Halil Karapasiaoglou, Tougse Tekanli, Alexandra Victoros, Sofia Barka and Maria Siakalli. Moderator: Marios Georgiou.
(The event will be in Greek and Turkish)
Organized by the Nicosia Book Fest in collaboration with the cultural ngo Kinisi Politismou.
11:15 PRESENTATION
Three generations of silence, Verengaria
by Yiola Damianou Papadopoulou
The author presents her latest novel. Ioanna Pissaridou will speak about the book.
Organized by TELEIA Publications.
12:00 PRESENTATION
Presentation of the Cyprus series ROTSOS of PSIFIDES publications
Presented by publisher Christos Mais. Authors Nikoletta Dimitriou and Nikos Moudouros participate.
Organized by PSIFIDES Publications.
15:15 PRESENTATION
The ‘trilogy’ “Defol - Smyrna 1922 Smyrna 1922”, “Harp - Cyprus 1974” and “Sukirim 353,000 - the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks”
by Dimitris Karagiannis
The author presents his three novels.
16:00 PRESENTATION
BAHAR
by Giorgos Kaskanis
The book will be presented by sociologist Nikos Peristianis and communication specialist Denise Birinzi. The editor Voula Kokkinou will address the event, a greeting, while the author’s will talk with the public.
Organized by En Typois Publications.
16:45 BOOK PRESENTATION
«All walls collapse: Stories of separation»
The short stories in this anthology explore the barriers that have tried to divide communities and na-tions and their traumatic effects on people’s lives and stories. Constantia Sotiriou (author) and Lina Protopapa (translator) present the anthology and the Cypriot participation entitled “The Green Line”.
17:30 PRESENTATION
The Language Politics: 3000 Years-Long Multilingual Cypriot Poetry and Representations
of Cyprus by the Recent Turkish-Writing Literature
The Language Politics: 3000 Years-Long Multilingual Cypriot Poetry and Representations of Cyprus by the Recent Turkish-Writing Literature
Presentation by the Cypriot writer Mehmet Yaşın
Maria Siakalli (poet, translator) coordinates. Giorgos Frangos (writer and literary critic) will talk about the work of Mehmet Yaşın.
(The event will be in English, Greek and Turkish)
18:15 BOOK PRESENTATION
Tzintili
by Dimitris Christopoulos
Author Constantia Sotiriou presents and talks with the author about his new book.
19:00 BOOK PRESENTATION
The breath of those next to you
by Antonis Georgiou
The author Maria Ioannou talks with Antonis Georgiou about his new collection of short stories.
SUNDAY 23/10
10:00 FESTIVAL OPENING
10:30 BOOK PRESENTATION
There are Angels! A true story about the greatness of love and giving
by Stavros Kyprianou
The presentation of the book is dedicated to the memory of SYOP of NG Panagiotis Gianniou, who -with his death- gave life to other fellow human beings.
All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to support the Children’s Cancer Center of Karaiskakeio Foundation.
11:15 PRESENTATION
1984 by George Orwell
ΜA discussion on George Orwell’s emblematic work, 1984, on the occasion of the theatre play of THOC. Giorgos Myaris (philologist, writer) talks to Savvas Kyriakidis (THOC Artistic Director) and Leandros Tali-otis (Director) about the play and the issues it highlights.
Organized by the Nicosia Book Fest in collaboration with THOC.
12:00 PRESENTATION / ΣΥΖΗΤΗΣΗ
Immigration-Refugee and Literature: Stories of uprooting that travel together
Coordination; Maria Louka. The authors Pamela Anastasiou, Nasia Dionysiou,
Marios Michaelidis, Marina Michaelidou-Kadi, Giorgos Moleskis, Myria Mouridou,
Evrydiki Perikleous Papadopoulou and Constantia Soteriou participate.
Organized by the Pancypriot Organization for the Promotion of Literacy..
15:30 PRESENTATION
The Cyprus Writers’ Union presents the authors:
Andreas Onoufriou
Iosif S. Iosifidis
Giorgos Moleskis
Christos Hatzipapas
Vasilka Petrova-Hatzipapa
16:30 DISCUSSION CIRCLE
Tschick - Hello Berlin
Presentation of the German author’s much-translated work through the adventures of two 14-year-olds, the excitement of youth and unexplored adolescence, in a journey between childhood and adulthood that can even be done in a stolen Lada.
The presentation will be in Greek. Facilitated by Diomedis Koufteros
Organized by the Goethe Institute.
17:15 PRESENTATION
In blurry waters
by Chrysa Fantis
Constantia Soteriou, Nasia Dionysiou and Efrosyni Manda-Lazarou talk to the author about her new collection of short stories.
18:00 PRESENTATION
Índice Médio de Felicidade / Η διάρκεια ζωής της ευτυχίας
by David Machado
Presented by the author, Giorgos Moleskis (author, former member of the Cypriot EUPL prize committee) and Nestoras Poulakos (editor). It is moderated by journalist Giorgos Savvinidis. The Ambassador of Portugal in Cyprus, Vanda Sequeira, will deliver a greeting.
(The event will be in English and Greek)
Organized by Bacchikon Publications, Nicosia Book Fest, Direção-Geral do Livro,
dos Arquivos e das Bibliotecas, Embassy of Portugal in Cyprus.
19:00 PRESENTATION
“To Rodakio” publications and the Cypriot authors
Authors of “To Rodakio” Publications (Antonis Georgiou, Kostas Lymbouris, Anna Maragou, Katerina Nikolaou, etc.) discuss with the publisher Mrs. Julia Tsiakiris about the publishing process, the aesthetics of the book, etc. Facilitated by Kostas Lymbouris.
As part of the event, Anna Maragou will also present the newly published work
of Katerina Nikolaou entitled “Tou Lykou”.
CHILDREN'S STAGE
SATURDAY 22/10
10:00 FESTIVAL OPENING
10:15 PRESENTATION
Seal Amicus Amicus: The story of a different seal
Collective publication of the Primary School Constantinoupoleos
Interactive presentation with the educator Christoforos Christophorou with the aim of raising awareness on the issue of the protection of the Monahus-Monahus seal. Ages: 6-12 years.
11:00 ECO-MESSAGES
Festive closing of a reading campaign
of the Ministry of Education and Rivergate Bookstore on the topic of ecology and the 17 goals of sustainable development of the UN. Schools present their work in an exhibition.
11:30 BOOK PRESENTATION
The Earth is our home, says Bouloubinos in the Parliament
Vangelis Iliopoulos in a world premiere presents Bouloubinos, the new hero of the book “The Earth is our home, says Bouloubinos in the Parliament».
12:00 BOOK PRESENTATION WITH INTERACTIVE GAME
In the hideout of the giant chimpanzee
by Dikaios Hatziplis
The author presents his book with an interactive game.
Organised by Rivergate Bookstore.
14:30 PRESENTATION
Are there white jasmines in heaven?
Presentation of the book by the author Maria Pieri Stasinou.
15:00 TREASURE HUNT
Immerse yourself in fairy tales
An exciting journey into the world of fairy tales with puzzles and clues that will lead young readers to find the lost treasure.
Organised by the Nicosia Book Fest in collaboration with the Rivergate bookstore.
16:00 BOOK PRESENTATION with narration, role-play, pantomine and handcrafts
Mrs Generous
by Nicoleta Kapilla
Mrs Generous has a small shop with “treasures”. When they come out of the boxes and jars chaos happens with a lot of confusion and misunderstandings! Through storytelling, role-playing, pantomime and handcrafts, the children will be asked to solve the problem.
16:45 PRESENTATION
The War of Words
by Maria Loizidou
An original story about the power of words and their ability to sometimes bring destruction and sometimes to create miracles. Interactive presentation by the author.
17:30 PRESENTATION
Operation ‘Logos’
of Petros Panau
The author presents the story of the teenager Renos, a clumsy boy who is, however, a master of writing. When he discovers a device that looks like a cell phone, he tries to finally have ‘voice’.
Organised by TELEIA Publications.
18:15 THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Trigonopsaroulis, NEVER trust...urchin!
A performance by Theatre Tsepis. At the end of the performance, the author, Vangelis Iliopoulos, joins the actors and together with the children they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Trigonopsaroulis.
19:30 ANIMATED FILMS PROJECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Views of the Fantastic
A selection of children’s films from the archive of the Cyprus International Animation Festival Views of the World that stood out in the context of its children’s edition.
Organized by the Nicosia Book Fest in collaboration with Animafest Cyprus.
SUNDAY 23/10
10:15 EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP
Agent Lightning solves mysteries in no time:
2. Secret Mission on a hot air Balloon
by Yiota Diakou
Kids become Secret Agents and travel by hot air balloon to a mysterious island! With a lot of humor and intelligence they get to know the most unlikely secret agent methods to solve the mysteries in no time. An interactive presentation for ages 4-7.
11:00 INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION
25 years of Trigonopsaroulis
Vangelis Iliopoulos celebrates 25 years of Trigonopsaroulis and plays with the children parts of the adventures of Trigonopsaroulis book series.
11:45 MUSICAL, EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP
The line has a voice
An experiential approach to music theory for children, teachers and parents that travels us through Symbols, Sounds, Rhythm, Movement, Expressive speech, Play, Improvisation for children 4-12 years old by the author Eleni Lagoudaki.
Organized by the music store/bookstore PARTASIDIS.
12:30 MUSIC WORKSHOP
«Dion the Accordion»
With the author, Cleopatra Charalambous, the children will get to know musical genres through listening, experientially using their bodies and their voices. They will sing and use rhythmic patterns. For ages 4-12.
Organized by Music Moments Culture.
14:00 PRESENTATION Tai Chi
Demonstration of the Tai Chi martial art.
Organized by Confucius Institute at the University of Cyprus.
14:15 PRESENTATION
The questions that will change the world
by Antonis Zarindas
A story around the subject of fake news and information with the aim of approaching literature as pleasure. For children 9+ years old.
15:00 BOOK PRESENTATION
A Unicorn without a horn
by Eleni Hectoros
A tale about acceptance and empathy towards people who have a disability or illness.
Organized by EVGNOMON Publications.
15:45 PRESENTATION
Give-away Library
with the author Dikaios Hatziplis
Sophocles chooses a book from the lending library. As soon as he opens it, bears, toys fly out... But the time comes for him to return it. He has to give it ALL back! Or maybe not?
16:30 PRESENTATION
Lena and the bee
bu Anna Kouppanou
A book about love, about what we thought we knew and what we can still learn.
17:15 LITERARY WALK
Time travel... from Jules Verne to Harry Potter
Through an imaginary walking journey through time, the children will be guided to the greatest works of world children’s literature through play and interactions while Cypriot authors talk to the children and reveal their secrets.
Organised the Nicosia Book Fest.
18:00 CHILDREN’S NARRATION
Forever Z – A mysterious journey into the past
by Demetra Charalambous
An exciting story that will engage children in interactions with the aim of unlocking the place, time, plot and characters of the book.
18:45 THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Let the fairy tale begin
Three folk tales combine narration, music, acting and original puppet dolls. Presented the theatre team of Vasiliki Andreou and Marios Stylianou.
PARALLEL EVENTS
THURSDAY 13/10
17:00 Workshop for booklovers with treasure hunt
Dr. Gigantic
Facilitated by Yiota Diakou (author, educator)
(maximum number of participants 20)
A story full of humor and imagination, awarded by the Cyprus IBBY. A giant tries to collect the most Weird and Terrible Flying Objects (UFOs), through an adventurous treasure hunt in the park area!
For children aged 9-12 years
Working language: Greek
18:00 Cartoon CharacterS Creation Workshop & Cartoon Cover Design
Let’s make our own cartoon
Facilitated by Panayiota Michael
Children will have the opportunity to make their own Cartoon characters. They will then design their own cover.
For children aged 6-13 years.
Organized by EVGNOMON Publications.
Working language: Greek
THE CHILDREN WHO WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE WORKSHOPS
WILL TAKE PART IN A DRAW FOR SPECIAL PRIZES!
FRIDAY 14/10
15:30 CREATIVE WORKSHOP (Greek / Turkish)
The Other
(maximum number of participants 20)
Workshop facilitator: Maria Siakalli (translator, poet)
Young authors from the two communities are invited to prepare pieces on the theme “The other” in their own language. The purpose of this workshop is cultural exchange and mutual cultural inspiration. The texts will be translated and will form a collective, edited publications of short stories.
(Note: Mandatory knowledge of English).
Organized by the Nicosia Book Fest with the Union of Artists and Writers of Cyprus.
17:00 EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP
In the hideout of the giant chimpanzee [Παρέα µε τον γιγαντιαίο χιµπαντζή]
facilitated by Dikaios Hatziplis
(µέγιστος αριθµός συµµετεχόντων 30)
(maximum number of participants 30)
Books and play for a magical classroom.
Experiential workshop for teachers.
Working language: Greek
CENTRAL STAGE
SATURDAY 22/10
19:30 IN MEMORIAM
Tribute to the life and work of Tasos Livaditis
on the occasion of the 100th anniversary since the poet’s birth.
Presentation: Thomas Symeou
20:00 MUSIC PERFORMANCE
This star is for all of us
A musical performance dedicated to Tasos Livaditis with Giorgos Kalogirou
as artistic director.
Participating artists:
Giorgos Kalogirou
Frederiki Tombazou
Paris Paraschos
Dimitris Souroulas
SUNDAY 23/10
20:00 BOOK PRESENTATION of publication of
ARADIPPOU HIGH SCHOOL “TASOS MITSOPOULOS”
Because if the child is saved, there is hope
Presented by lyricist Lina Nikolakopoulou and journalist Alexandra Christakaki.
The proceeds of the publication will be allocated to unaccompanied children supported by the Hope for Children CRC Policy Center.
20:45 THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Μακρυκωσταίοι και Κοντογιώργηδες
Organised by the Nicosia Book Fest in collaboration
with the Cyprus Theatre Organisation.
Directed by: Panagiotis Larkou
A hilarious comedy by Alekos Sakellarios and Christos Giannakopoulos. It is the story of a family feud that haunts the lives of two ordinary people who do not know each other. Will they manage to come out of this frantic chase unscathed?
Actors:
Vasilis Vasilakis,
Petros Yorkatzis,
Michalis Kazakas,
Iliana Kakkoura,
Naya T. Karakosta,
Michalis Moustakas,
Onisiforos Onisiforou,
Vasilis Charalambous,
Angel Hatzimichael.
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TRIBUTE TO PORTUGUESE LITERATURE
FRIDAY 14/10
19:15 INAUGURATION OF THE EXHIBITION
Inauguration of the photo exhibition dedicated to the life and work of José Saramago.
The inauguration will be performed by the Ambassador of Portugal in Cyprus, Ms Vanda Sequeira
and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of PROMITHEAS Research Institute, Mr Menelaos Menelaou.
VENUE: Events Room SPILIES
(The event will be in English)
19:30 PRESENTATION
100 years since the birth of José Saramago
Presentation of the life and work of José Saramago, by Sergio Machado Letria,
Director of the José Saramago Foundation in Portugal.
Organized by the Nicosia Book Fest and the Embassy of Portugal in Cyprus.
VENUE: Events Room SPILIES
(The event will be in English)
SATURDAY 22/10
10:00 BOOK EXHIBITION
Book Exhibition dedicated to Portuguese literature
VENUE: Booth of Portuguese Literature - next to the Literary Stage
12:00 RECITING
José Saramago
Reciting of excerpts of the greatest works of Saramago.
VENUE: Stage - Analoyio at the Park
SUNDAY 23/10
10:00 BOOK EXHIBITION
Book Exhibition dedicated to Portuguese literature
VENUE: Booth of Portuguese Literature - next to the Literary Stage
18:00 ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΗ
Índice Médio de Felicidade
by David Machado
Presented by the author, Giorgos Moleskis (author, former member of the Cypriot EUPL prize committee
and Nestoras Poulakos (editor). It is moderated by journalist Giorgos Savvinidis.
The Ambassador of Portugal in Cyprus, Vanda Sequeira, will deliver a greeting.
Organized by Bacchikon Publications, Nicosia Book Fest, Direção-Geral do Livro,
dos Arquivos e das Bibliotecas, Embassy of Portugal in Cyprus.
VENUE: Literary Stage
STAGE ANALOYIO AT THE PARK
SATURDAY 22/10
11:20 PERFORMANCE THEATRICAL NARRATION
Everything is possible for a hug
Loukia Stavrinou
12:00 RECITING
Jose Saramago
Presentation of excerpts from the author’s works.
17:20 POETRY PERFORMANCE
Bodi-ment
Annetta Benzar
17:50 THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
Stormy weather
Evangelia Charalambous-Paftinou, Despina Katsantoni,
Marina Nikolaou.
18:35 PERFORMANCE POETRY PRESENTATION
Three Poems
Michael-Angelos Englezos
SUNDAY 23/10
11:05 THEATRICAL NARRATION
The Pizzigatti - a year with Oliver, The Pizzigatti Encore
Marianna Gallidis
11:45 POETIC NARRATION
Tasos Livaditis
Reciting of excerpts from the poet’s works.
17:20 STAGE CHOREOGRAPHED NARRATION
Red lake
Sofia Barka
17:50 body THEATER PERFORMANCE BASED ON CONTEMPORARY POETRY
SCREAM
Presented by the Teatro Angelico group
18:35 VIDEO COLLAGE - NARRATION
The flesh of the tongue
Anna Psalti
OTHER EVENTS
22 AND 23 OCTOBER AT THE BOOTH OF THE CYPRUS IBBY
18:00 FURRY BOOK CLUB
Reading Dogs of the Cyprus IBBY
Come with us to read a beautiful book with a dog! Experiential presentation with trained dogs that read with the children. An action that develops the animal loving feelings of children organised by the Cyprus Association of Children’s and Youth Books.
CONTESTS και SPECIAL PRIzES 22-23/10
Visitors will have the opportunity to enter several contest in various actions
and events of the festival and win prizes.
