03/11/2022 10:46
The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation's series of events Moments at the Museum is inaugurated this year with the Interactive Audio-Visual Exhibition ‘Memory Returns’ Voices of Asia Minor in Cyprus, 100 years later.
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe, the research group People of Cyprus presents the voices of the island's Asia Minor community. The exhibition will take place at the George and Nefeli Giabra Pierides Museum at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation from 10 November to 8 December 2022. The opening ceremony will be performed by the Deputy Ministry of Culture Mr Yiannis Toumazis.
Memories and feelings of second and third generation refugees from Asia Minor who grew up on the stories of their own people, come to the surface and are presented for the first time in the form of photographs and oral testimonies. The exhibition aims to introduce visitors to an important part of Cypriot history through the world of oral history and photography.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see photographic portraits of Asia Minor families along with heirlooms of special symbolism, originating from the homeland of Asia Minor and at the same time listen to their oral testimony by means of headphones available in the venue or by using a QR code.
The Exhibition is an initiative of the People of Cyprus group, curated by historian Iliana Koulafeti and journalist Christos Michalaros. Musician Veronika Aloneftou will accompany the opening, through the sounds of her santoor, opening a window to our sensual Orient.
Opening: 10 November 2022, 20:00
During the opening ceremony a reception will follow at the venue sponsored by the event venue Lemon Park.
Duration: 10/11/2022-8/12/2022
Opening hours: 10:00 – 19:00 on weekdays, weekends and public holidays
Credits:
People of Cyprus
Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, 86-90 Faneromeni Street, Nicosia 1011 (Museum of George and Nefeli Giabra Pierides)
Info: 22128175
Free entrance
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Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
86-90 Phaneromenis Str., 1011 Nicosia
Info: 22 128157
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