Dimman-Lyman musical performance scheduled for June 2026

The musical performance titled 'Dimman-Lyman' will take place on June 25, 2026, at 20:30. This multimedia event draws inspiration from Cyprus's intangible cultural heritage, specifically the daily practice of 'githkies' as recorded in historical texts. The performance features a collaboration between two Cypriot musical groups: the experimental trio 'The Portal' and the traditional group 'Takouria'. 'The Portal' includes Stelios Antoniou on percussion and analog effects, George Holland on flute and live electronics, and Giannis Laoutaris on synthesizer, vocals, and live electronics. 'Takouria' consists of Christos Isidorou and Kyriakos Markoullis on zournas, with Giannis Laoutaris also participating on daouli. The production combines Eastern traditional instruments with modern electronic techniques and improvisation to create a hybrid sound. Organizers aim to bridge the past with the present and redefine Cypriot tradition for contemporary audiences.