Destination Cyprus
We are proud to be launching a podcast that is dedicated to our home, Cyprus. Heart and soul, each and every one of us at Cybarco — a member of the Lanitis Group — is passionate about our own part in changing lives and communities through our pioneering projects. At the core of everything we do, is our love for this island. So, we are here to open a dialogue about what makes Cyprus so special to so many and we’d like to invite you to join us each month as we tell a different story with special guests and local insights from every sector and walk of life. Destination Cyprus, brought to you by Cybarco.
Destination Cyprus
EP. 3 - The Rhythm of Carnival with Stelios Georgiades
The juxtaposition is fitting, of course. A diplomat and a chicken delving into the magic that is: the Limassol Carnival. Today's guest has put his passion where his pen is and written an absolutely fascinating, and historically invaluable, book about this annual ritual in Cyprus. Over 14 years and 160 interviews later, he has given us a compilation of stories and photographs that will make you ache with nostalgia and launch you into a state of colour, laughter, dance, and celebration. Stelios Georgiades loves life; his quest to understand the essence of differing cultures, to bridge the gaps between us, has led to an intriguing parallel with the thing he loves most. Join us on the first day of the extravaganza for a journey through his life and our carnival.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode intro
01:52 Stelios' education in Turkish Studies
04:17 Moving over to the Ministry as a Diplomat
05:43 What made you write this book
06:54 Why is carnival such a 'Limassol' thing
08:15 The impact from changes in society
09:37 The evolution of carnival over the years
11:07 The history of carnival in Cyprus
12:15 Your take on the psychology behind dressing up
14:50 A walk through some of the traditions
16:40 Social class and breaking boundaries
18:51 The Limassol Carnival parades over time
21:35 A bit about other carnivals around the world
22:42 Why the Cyprus carnival is the one to attend
24:26 That carnival feeling
24:58 What does your carnival schedule look like
26:52 The history of carnival music and Kantadoroi
28:59 Nostalgia and the Limassol spirit in a book
31:12 Do you always come back to Cyprus for carnival
31:39 Rio Carnival and the costumes
33:05 Carnival lovers around the world
33:50 One thing you would change about Cyprus
34:40 Describe Cyprus in three words
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