Cyprus Festivals

Cyprus festivals are full of wine, music, greek drama and fun and something the entire family will enjoy!

limassol wine festival

Festivals are an integral part of the culture and tradition of Cyprus and an important part of every day life.

They're often associated to religion and every day food and towns such as Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca and Nicosia are renowned for their exciting festivals.

Traditional festivals such as Carnival, Kataklysmos (Festival of the Flood), 'Anthestiria' (the Spring Flower festival) and the 'Panigiri' (saint's name day) are celebrated all over Cyprus.

Greek Orthodox Easter and Christmas are important religious festivals celebrated by in all towns.

The major festival at Christmas is held in Nicosia in Eleftheria (Freedom) Square. The following are some of the main festivals celebrated throughout the year but there are many more.

EPIPHANY - 6 January

The children of this sun-drenched island love this religious festival as part of the celebrations is diving into the cold sea and retrieving the cross the Priests throw in to bless the sea.

LIMASSOL CARNIVAL - February

This world-wide festival is celebrated throughout the island with parades and floats and much fun and joviality. Lemesos Carnival is the largest and most colorful of all carnivals in Cyprus and lasts for an amazing eleven days - Limassol Carnival

GREEK EASTER - April

Good Friday 25, Easter Sunday 27, Easter Monday 28 April 2008
Of all Cyprus festivals, Greek Orthodox Easter is the most important festival in the Greek calendar and a wonderful time to visit Cyprus. The religious celebrations begin on Good Friday with Christs death and burial. On Saturday at midnight the mass celebrates Christ's resurrection - Greek Easter.

FLOWER FESTIVAL

During Spring the island is ablaze with flowers. The Spring Flower Festivals are spectacular with parades and flower filled floats which focus on Ancient Greece.

SHAKESPEARE CYPRUS FESTIVALS - 1 - 30 June 2008

The hot summer month of June are when the works of Shakespeare are performed for three days at the open-air ancient theatre of Kourion.

ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA FESTIVAL - July/August

If you like Greek tragedies and drama then don't miss these spectacular performances which are held throughout the months of July and August at Kourion, Pafos Odeon, Larnaka and Paramlimni.

LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL

This year the Limassol Wine Festival is from 28 August - 6 September 2009. The event attracts thousands of people from all over the world and is held in Limassol Municipal Gardens. The wine of the gods is FREE for all to enjoy - Limassol Wine Festival.

PAFOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL - September

A highlight of the year is the Pafos Aphrodite Festival of international opera which is held every year in September under the stars at Pafos harbor. From 31 Aug, 1 & 2 Sept 2007 you will be enthralled by the famous opera IL TROVATOR by Verdi. Prices are CY£ 20,30,35 and 45. Venue: The Medieval Pafos Castle, Cyprus - at 20.00 hours. For each performance there are 2,500 seats

www.pafc.com.cy

LIMASSOL INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL - 26 September

The Limassol International Children's Festival is held in Limassol Municipal Gardens. There is face painting, trampolines, clowns, songs, dances concerts, exhibitions, art works, table games and a puppet show - Limassol International Children's Festival

CHRISTMAS IN CYPRUS

This is one of the most celebrated of Cyprus festivals and is a joyous time of the year in Cyprus and a great time to visit the island. The weather in Cyprus is normally very warm and the traditional trimmings include Christmas pud. All the cities and villages have traditional Christmas trees in squares or on promenades by the beach and the shops are ablaze with lights and seasonal food and gifts - Christmas in Cyprus.

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