CARE Festival
Where: LARNACA
When: 08/11/2024 - 17/11/2024
Tickets: Κανονικό: €12 | Μειωμένο (φοιτητές / άνεργοι / συνταξιούχοι): €10 | ΑΜΕΑ: Δωρεάν | Τιμές εργαστηρίων: €10
Duration: N/A
About the event:
Larnaka 2030 announces the second edition of the CARE Festival in November 2024 in Larnaka city and region! Presenting artistic activities for the whole family and young people, and focusing on mothers, women, and educators, CARE Festival aims to create a mother-city that cares about its future, children, and young people. The activities - which include theatre and music performances, workshops for all ages, a conference for teachers, and a walking performance in the centre of Larnaka in collaboration with 16 dance schools and the Larnaca Music School – highlight important social issues that plague Europe today - war, migration, refugees, the marginalisation of vulnerable groups and young people.
The activities will take place in various locations in the city and region of Larnaka, on 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17 November. The Festival is organized by Larnaka 2030, in collaboration with the Cultural Foundation for Children and Youth and the Pierides Foundation, and with the support of: Youth Makerspace Larnaka, Larnaca Federation of Primary Education Parents' Associations, Larnaca Federation of Secondary Education Parents' Associations, Cyprus Pancyprian Organization of Greek Teachers, Cyprus Organization of Greek Secondary Education Officers (Larnaca Province), Cyprus ADHD Association.
More about the event:
- CLOTHES? WHAT CLOTHES? | Theatrical Performance
Friday, 8 November | 18:30 - 19:30
Larnaka Municipality Theatre
Maskarini Theater
Ages: 2-12
Ariel tries her best to leave her life at the sea and come to live with the humans. When she succeeds, she meets the king of the land, who is only interested in wearing new clothes all the time. Two rogue tailors try to trick him so they can steal the kingdom's gems. With Ariel's help, however, they are unsuccessful, and the king manages to see the truth and change his attitude towards life forever. A story based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales " The Emperor's New Clothes " and "The Little Mermaid".
Language: Greek
The performance is open to participants with physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Building a Common Ground through Dancing!
Saturday, 9 November | 10:00 - 13:00
Larnaka Municipality Theatre
Eleftheria Sokratous
Ages: 16+
Danceability is a dance method based on improvisation exercises that do not exclude anyone, regardless of experience or disability. Its founder, Alito Alessi, states: "If you can breathe, you can dance." The workshop addresses people who love movement and dance and are interested in expanding their movement repertoire, experimenting with movement, and breaking down taboos around diversity and disability. Additionally, the workshop is useful to dance teachers or teachers of formal and informal education, providing them with tools they can apply in their professional environment.
Languages: Greek & English
The workshop is open to participants with physical, neurodevelopmental, visual, and hearing disabilities.
- Let’s Build a Lighthouse! | Visual arts
Saturday, 9 November | 10:00 – 11:30
Pier (opposite Larnaka Medieval Castle)
Zoya Kernasovska
Ages: 6-10
In this fun and creative workshop, children will create their own lighthouse using natural materials, like shells and pebbles. The children will choose their preferred colour scheme, volume, and shape. Join us for a fun and creative hour!
Languages: Ukrainian & English.
The workshop is open to participants with physical, neurodevelopmental, and visual disabilities.
- Colourful People | Storytelling with Theatre Game
Saturday, 9 November | 10:00 – 13:00
Youth Makerspace Larnaka
Vaso Panagi
Are all people the same? What do they carry in their luggage? Where are they going? Why are they leaving? Children, through fairy tales and activities of theatrical play and creative writing, put themselves in the shoes of people who have emigrated and who are strangers in a place. In these two workshops of interactive reading of fairy tales, children learn about the concepts of diversity, acceptance, mutual respect, and mutual help!
1st Workshop «The Suitcase»
10:00 - 11:30
Ages: 6 - 9
2nd Workshop «Beautiful and colourful people»
11:30 - 13:00
Ages: 9 - 14
Languages: Greek
The workshops are open to participants with physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Young cooks: cooking for the environment
Saturday, 9 November | 10:00 – 12:30
Pierides Museum
WastelessKitchen: Danae Pantelide, Thalia Pantelide, Leda Pantelide, Georgia Kyprianou, Loukia Christou
Ages: 6-13
Join us for a fun and interactive workshop to discover how to use your kitchen in more eco-friendly ways! Children will first participate in a playful game to understand the concept of food waste and other resource waste. Then, with the help of their parents and our guidance, they will prepare a budget-friendly and environmentally-conscious recipe.
Language: Greek
The programme is open to participants with physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- 6. Let’s Start a Conversation | Performance
Saturday, 10 November | 17:00
Starting point: Larnaka Pier (opposite the Medieval Castle)
Endpoint: "Mesogeios" Park (39 Bozkourt Street, Old Turkish Quarter)
For all ages
In a walking performance in the centre of Larnaka, fifteen dance schools and the Larnaka Music School invite us to a march with “CARE” as our motto. Along Piale Pasha, one of the most central streets of the city, dozens of dancers invite us to get to know each other and start a conversation through a card game with questions. At each station of the performance, the audience is confronted with a new question that each dance school addresses through its choreography. The route ends at the artists' park "Mesogeios" in the Old Turkish Quarter, where the Larnaca Music School takes the lead.
The performance is open to people with physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Use your Brain | Theatrical Performance
Saturday, 10 November | 18:00 - 19:00
Ahmad Jubeh & Ramzi Maqdisi, from Palestinian National Theatre
For all ages
It was just an ordinary day. Like any other day. Or so he thought… A cleaner, Ahmad, turns up to work at the theatre and goes about his usual routine; tidying the theatre after hours. But today will be different. A massive error from the management results in the challenge of a lifetime for Ahmad. He is forced to think on his feet, to improvise, and bring to light the talents he has been hiding all his life. Ahmad will never be just a cleaner again.
Language: Non-verbal
The performance is open to people with physical, neurodevelopmental, and hearing disabilities.
- Co-creating… with our parents! | Visual arts
Saturday, 16 November | 10:30 – 11:30
Youth Makerspace Larnaka
Ages: 8+ and parents
Youth Makerspace Larnaka invites young makers aged 8+ to participate together with their parents in a boat-building activity using recyclable materials. During the workshop, children and parents will be asked to work as a team and communicate effectively so that, in the end, their boat floats on the water. The ultimate goal of this STEAM activity is to create shared experiences and to develop creativity, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills!
Languages: Greek & English
The workshop is open to participants with physical, neurodevelopmental, visual, and hearing disabilities.
- Puppets for Cultivating Empathy | Visual arts
Saturday, 16 November | 10:30 – 12:00
Toy Museum (Aradippou)
Eleni Petridou Bouriti
Ages: 6-14
An experiential art therapy workshop at the Toy Museum in Aradippou will guide participants through an interactive tour, drawing inspiration from the exhibits. Following the tour, they will create their own puppets using various art materials. The goal is for participants to develop dialogues and scripts focusing on understanding emotions and enhancing social skills, with a special emphasis on cultivating empathy, particularly related to disability and mental health issues. This hands-on experience combines creativity with emotional growth, encouraging participants to explore important social themes while fostering a deeper connection to others through the art of puppetry.
Languages: Greek
The workshop is open to participants with physical, neurodevelopmental, visual, and hearing disabilities.
- Stories about justice and injustice | Storytelling performance with live music
Saturday, 16 November | 18:00 – 19:00
Marina Katsari & Giannis Koutis
Ages: children 10+
A camel driver crossing the desert arrives at a village and stops to rest. A bad moment brings him face to face with the consequences of his actions but also with all the injustice of the world. A gloating man who finds joy in destruction places a stone over a palm tree that has just sprouted. Nature will help him understand what is really important in life. Justice and injustice, suspicion and trust collide, bringing out the light and dark side of the human soul. A diverse show of tales from Eastern folklore full of twists and turns and music.
Language: Greek
The performance is open to participants with physical, visual, and hearing disabilities.
- Like Cat and Dog | Theatrical Performance
Sunday, 17 November | 11:00 – 12:00
Pervolia Municipality Theatre “Andreas Pasiourtides”
Maskarini Theater
Ages: 2-10
The show begins with a journey to the history of Cyprus and the different Cypriot proverbs, customs, professions, and language. Children will then watch and participate on stage, in three different stories hidden behind three Cypriot proverbs: «Like Cat and Dog» («Σαν τον σιύλλο με την κάττα»), «The cat that wanted to sanctify» («Η κάττα που ήθελε να αγιάσει»), and «Who doesn’t listen to his parents, sleeps aside» («Απ' όν ακούει του γονιού παρά γωνιάς τζοιμάται»).
Language: Greek
The performance is open to participants with physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- A Trip to the Mediterranean | Shadow Theatre
Sunday, 17 November | 18:00 – 19:00
“Kamiros” Park, Meneou
Eleni Papachristoforou
Ages: 3+
A map leads Nikolis and Marigo to various Mediterranean countries in search of a precious treasure. What the treasure might be? The story deals with the themes of respect and love. The continuation unfolds on the "screen" of Contemporary children’s Shadow Theatre!
Language: Greek
The performance is open to participants with physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Participation in the performance is free.
- ADHD: Understand, Support | Awareness-raising Event
Sunday, 17 November | 15:00 – 21:00
Zouhouri Square
ADD-ADHD Cyprus
For all ages - suitable for families, children, and educators.
The event "ADHD: Understand, Support" is organized by the ADD-ADHD Cyprus Association. For a whole day, Zouhouri Square in Larnaka is filled with activities for children and families, including tennis, art workshops, games, robotics and chess seminars, as well as a seminar for teachers and parents. There will also be food and lemonade for sale, as well as a rich dancing and singing programme! The event aims to raise awareness and education about ADHD.
Languages: Greek & English
The event is open to participants with physical, neurodevelopmental, visual, and hearing disabilities.
The proceeds of the event will be used to promote and support ADD-ADHD Cyprus.
