It is no state secret that anyone who finds themselves in Limassol will have the time of their lives. But those evedence, narratives and historical records to prove it beyond any doubt are still an open secret that the locals share only in their discussions with each other.
The 12th Scientific Symposium on Oral History themed "Limassol: A city that is the “heartof the party" brings up all those memories carried by the Limassolians that present fun and entertainment as key components of the city's history.
The 3 days devoted to the presentation of the material are certainly not enough. Limassol is the city of fun and evidence is going back to many decades past. Nightclubs, taverns, balls and even fashion and songs of each era are the experiences by which so many people grew up and learned to love this city with passion.
The city still holds today the most vibrant and diverse nightlife, as well as many options for entertainment suitable for all times and all ages. The Symposium is the minimum tribute to habits, places, roads and particularly people behind and within them who continue to inspire to those acquainted with Limassol its “heart of the party” vibe.
Mimis Sofocleous, Director of the Historic Archives and Limassol’s Study Center
Andreas Christou, Limassol Mayor
Pambis Anagiotos
Stelios Theophilus
Video: "Totis Tsikkouris and Panicos Michaelides sing in Phiniotis tavern store"
"Women's fashion in Limassol": Roundtable Discussion moderated by Mimis Sofokleous with the participation of designers and fashion historians, and people who have dealt with the practical aspect of it (seamstresses, etc.)
Mimis Sofokleous: "Jazz music in Limassol during the period 1919 - 1939"
Titos Kolotas "The delightful Limassol»
John Armeftis: "Nomadic treatment and constant movement in the entertainment premises of Limassol"
Totis Mandalios "Tavern shops of old times"
Nektarios Partasides and Nasia Kleanthous "Limassolians entertainment: In the city where the old traditions touch the new."
Tasos Aristotle: "The satire in Limassol"
Adamos Knot "Places and entertainment modes in Limassol"
Laurel Panagides "Children's camp OXEN»
Dimitris Theodorou "Limassol with the eyes of the British military Cid Taylor»
Gifts Siakidou "George Vlamis: A life song - Organizing his Archive"
Louis Perentos: "The orchestra Ziriskovic in Limassol entertainment"
Marcia Mousteri Alexakis: "The Gladstone Street promenade"
Panicos Savvides: "The Monday gang"
John Pegeiotis: "Scenes from Limassol entertainment"
Christina Argyris: "My father, Stelios Argyris'
Lakis Sophocles
Andreas Ioannou
Leonidas Pitsillides
Video “Los Amigos trio”
*The Symposium will conclude on Saturday, November 26th at 17:00
* Note: Photographs at the Symposium were taken by the photographer Pampos Charalambous and reposted from the personal profile of Athos Tillyris on Facebook.
The rest of the photographs with entertainment scenes from Limassol’s past come from the Facebook group “Limassol memories”.
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