Did our forefathers celebrate Christmas? Why do we eat flaounes at Easter? Why is Pentecost known as “Kataklysmos” in Cyprus? Which were the myths and beliefs that defined habits and practices that one can still encounter in Cyprus today?
Cyprus Music Archive organizes a series of twelve interactive workshops around some of basic topics taken from Cypriot ethnography. The workshops take the form of a university “101” course – that is, an introduction to a specific topic – and are offered as a package of twelve sessions. Each one of the twelve workshops focuses on a specific case study, which is presented through stories, examples taken from archival or field research, and references to the bibliography of Cypriot ethnography and folklore.
The workshops are open to students, researchers, musicians, singers, poets, educators, but also to those interested in ethnography or folklore, or in topics pertaining to tangible or intangible culture. They are also open to those without any prior knowledge of the subject, who would like to find out more. No prior knowledge of ethnographic methodology is necessary.*
Those who take part in all twelve workshops will receive a certificate of attendance.
PLEASE NOTE THAT, AT PRESENT, THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN GREEK
(See description in Greek for details on workshop themes)
Where: Cyprus Music Archive, 20 Ektoros, Nicosia 1016
Day/time: Tuesday, 18:00–21:00
First meeting: 10 February 2026
Available slots: 15
Those who have already taken the course “Ethnographic and Ethnographic Interview 101” and/or “Cypriot Traditional Music 101” have priority in enrolment.
Information and registration: [email protected]
* Addressing the wider public, irrespective of age, gender, social, educational, or financial background, is one of CMA’s basic goals. CMA advocates the democratization of knowledge around traditional culture and intangible cultural heritage, so that the Cypriot public can feel that their culture belongs to them.
