In the context of its community outreach efforts, the University of Nicosia is offering a series of free online lessons and lectures throughout July to the Diaspora youth of Cyprus, giving them the chance to get to know their country better, including its history, customs and traditions. The initiative is being co-organised along with the Presidential Commissioner’s Office.
Through the use of video and short texts, young Cypriots of the diaspora will have the opportunity to become better acquainted with the contemporary history, civilization and gastronomy of Cyprus, as well as familiarise themselves with the Greek language and the Cypriot dialect.
More specifically, young Cypriots living overseas will have the chance to learn about the Contemporary History of Cyprus through a series of pre-recorded lectures delivered in English by Dr. Emilios A. Solomou, Historian, Director of the UNESCO Chair at the University of Nicosia, and President of the Cyprus Society of Historical Studies. Each online session will run for two hours, with the lecture series covering the Modern and Contemporary History of Cyprus from the period of British Rule to the present day.
Moreover, four pre-recorded traditional dance lessons will be offered by the Dance Programme of the University of Nicosia, under the guidance of Dr. Dara Milovanovic, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Music and Dance. These lessons aim to immerse young Cypriots of the diaspora into the traditions of Cyprus through the main Cypriot traditional dances (Syrtos, Sousta, Zeimbekiko, Kouza). Dancing, as well as the accompanying singing and music, form an integral part of Cypriot tradition and folk art. Taken together, they constitute a vibrant way of expression as well as of entertainment in social meetings and celebrations, such as festivals, family reunions and weddings.
In order to attend the lessons/lectures and to access the audiovisual material on Cyprus please choose from the links below
In addition to the audiovisual material produced by the University of Nicosia, material from the following governmental departments will also be displayed: The Press and Information Office, the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (Historical Archive, Digital Herodotus Project), the Deputy Ministry of Tourism of Cyprus (Visit Cyprus), and the Department of Antiquities (Photographic Archive).
SURVEY OF CYPRUS HISTORY 1878-2007
Survey of Cyprus History 1878-2007 | Lecture 1: The Early Years to British Colonial Rule
7 July, 2020 @ 09:00 EEST
Survey of Cyprus History 1878-2007 | Lecture 2: British Colonial Rule and Independence
14 July, 2020 @ 09:00 - 11:00 EEST
Survey of Cyprus History 1878-2007 | Lecture 3: Post Invasion Cyprus
21 July, 2020 @ 09:00 - 11:00 EEST
CYPRIOT FOLK DANCES