The Pontian Association of Famagusta “Temeteron”, in collaboration with the Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia, is organizing a special evening dedicated to the Pontic Tradition, focusing on the Traditional Pontic Dances and their timeless value.
The event will take place in the Central Square of Paralimni on Sunday, May 18, 2025 and the starting time: 20:00
Event schedule:
19:30 Arrival
20:00 Event Start
20:30 Artistic Program with Pontian Dances by:
• Dance department of the Pontian Cultural Association of Famagusta “Temeteron”
• Music and dance department of the Pontian Union of Argyroupoli, Attica
• Music and dance department of the Pontian Club of Kavala Prefecture
• Dance Club “The Orchard of Saint Lazarus”
21:30 End of Event
Presenter: Kostas Herodotou
Pontic lyre: Fanis Kourouklides
Percussion: Yannis Polychronidis
Conductor: Christos Filippiadis
Musical contributors of the Pontian Club of Kavala Prefecture:
Lyre/Singing: Antonis Sidiropoulos
Vase: Christos Kastanidis
Daoulia: Thodoris Alexiadis/Maria Kountoudaki
Co-organizers:
• “Nikos Kapetanidis” Action Association
• Pontian Union of Argyroupoli, Attica
• Pontian Club of Kavala Prefecture
• Institute of Greek Culture of Cyprus
• Dance group “The Orchard of Saint Lazarus”
Support:
– The Orchard of Saint Lazarus
– AEGEAN AMKE
– Municipality of Elliniko Argyroupoli, Attica
An evening dedicated to the presentation of Pontic dances as carriers of tradition, history and collective memory.
Through music and movement, the rich cultural heritage of Pontus and its vibrant presence in today's Cyprus is highlighted.
