Xορωδία « Η Φωνή της Κερύνειας» The “Voice of Kyrenia” Choir “Phoni tis Kerynias” Chor.

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The “Voice of Kyrenia” Choir

“Phoni tis Kerynias”Chor

Establishment

• Starting point Turkish invasion and occupation of Kyrenia in 1974.

• Originally established in 1982.

• Worked under a different name for 10 years.

• Established with present name “The Voice of Kyrenia” in 1992.

Objectives• To keep alive the

memory of the occupied homeland.

• Strengthen the struggle for return.

• Preserve our music and cultural heritage.

• Promote civilization through music and cultural activities

The Members• Refugees from Kyrenia

district and friends of Kyrenia.

• Adults of both sexes.• Amateurs not

professionals.• People who like music.• People who share the

Choirs aims and objectives

The Emblem(Three basic elements)

Three basic elements:

1. The Pentadaktylos(Five finger)mountain,

2. The wild cyclamen, a flower that grows in abundance in Kyrenia district,

3. The barbed wire, describing the occupation of Kyrenia

Kyrenia District A΄

Kyrenia District Β΄

The Choir Repertoire

• Originally, songs of struggle and songs of memories of the occupied homeland.

• Cypriot and Greek folk music

• Traditional and national anniversary songs

• Religious and byzantine hymns.

• Contemporary Greek music.• International classical

repertoire

Kinds of Activities A΄• Concerts and other activities

organized by the Choir itself.• Activities upon invitation.• The Choir’s “Memory and

Struggle” Festival.• Concerts in other countries.• Cooperation with

orchestras.• Participation in Festivals,

radio and TV programs in Cyprus and abroad.

Kinds of Activities Β΄- Choir’s Festival• “STRUGGLE AND

MEMORY CHORAL FESTIVAL”

• Serves the main objectives of the Choir.

• Started in 1994.• Pancyprian. Since 2000

also one choir from Greece.

• Usually around 15th of November.

• Originally every year, now every second year

• Up to now, 10 Festivals.

Kinds of Activities C΄- Songs-Text- Slides

• It enlightens the audience on the problem of Cyprus.

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• It describes the beauty, history and traditions of Kyrenia and Cyprus.

• Linking of songs, text and picturesis a successful performance model which has become a tradition!

• Enables the choir to pass on its messages more effectively.• It touches the thoughts and hearts of the audience more easily.

• It is mainly used for performances abroad.

Countries Visited• FOR CONCERTS

• Greece, England, Austria, Hungary, Norway, Belgium, Germany

• FOR OTHER REASONS• Israel, Syria, Sweden, Finland,

Russia, Czech Republic, Turkey

Other Activities• Cooperation with other

similar organizations.• Exchanges with other

Choirs.• Preparation of CDs and

editions• Social work.• Humanitarian work.• Recreational work.• Everything having to do

with Kyrenia and its people

Final ObjectiveIs to continue our operation until the blessed moment,

when we shall sing the Freedom Song

at the picturesque harbor of Kyrenia