Cyprus is famous for its rich offer of fun and exciting beach holidays; however it is interesting to note that it is also home to some of the most enchanting traditional events and festivals. While on holiday in a foreign land, one of the most interesting things to do is learning the local traditions and experiencing the local new culture. Cypriots are without a doubt one of the most cultured people in the world and with it have a lot of traditional events and festivals on offer for tourists to witness. Below we will look at some interesting Cypriot traditional events and festivals to follow when going for holidays to Paphos.
Anthestiria Flower Festival
Cyprus is well known for its rich cover of vegetation and specifically flowers especially in spring. In the month of May, Cypriots welcome the spring season with an enchanting flower festival. Designed to celebrate the rebirth of man and nature, the festival involves a parade of people carrying fresh flowers through Paphos, down from Poseidon Avenue to the harbour at Kato Paphos. This is one of the must-attend-festivals during holidays to Paphos.
Ancient Greek Drama Performances
Hosted by three separate theatres in Paphos, the ancient Greek drama festival showcases mythological stories depicting heroism, betrayal and family feuds. The stories are recreated in classic Greek tradition for maximum effect. The festival brings together performances from different international outfits and continues for about a month. This is one of the most popular traditional events which draw a massive local and international following and accounts for one of the most important events to attend when going for holidays to Paphos, as it is one of the hosting locations including Limassol and Nicosia.
The Paphos Aphrodite Festival
Every year since 1999, the square in front of the medieval castle of Paphos plays host to the Paphos Aphrodite Festival. This has become one of the most famous events in Cyprus in recent history. The organisers of the opera invite a group of well-known opera performers to perform during the event.
Green Monday
Among the numerous religious festivals held in Paphos, Green Monday is the most popular one. This event marks the first Monday of Lent and is, therefore, a vegetarian affair. Delicious vegetarian food, kite flying at the Paphos lighthouse, music and dancing are among the fun activities attendants usually engage in. The dress code for the event is local traditional attire. Those staying at the Athena Beach Hotel situated on Poseidonos Avenue can attend this popular event conveniently due to its close proximity to the event’s location.
The Choir Festival
Yet another high profile festival held at the Ancient Odeon in Paphos is the Choir Festival. Participating choirs are drawn from the international community as well as locally. Music lovers staying at the Athena Beach Hotel form part of the attending crowd.
Anthestiria Flower Festival
Ancient Greek Drama Performances
Hosted by three separate theatres in Paphos, the ancient Greek drama festival showcases mythological stories depicting heroism, betrayal and family feuds. The stories are recreated in classic Greek tradition for maximum effect. The festival brings together performances from different international outfits and continues for about a month. This is one of the most popular traditional events which draw a massive local and international following and accounts for one of the most important events to attend when going for holidays to Paphos, as it is one of the hosting locations including Limassol and Nicosia.
The Paphos Aphrodite Festival
Every year since 1999, the square in front of the medieval castle of Paphos plays host to the Paphos Aphrodite Festival. This has become one of the most famous events in Cyprus in recent history. The organisers of the opera invite a group of well-known opera performers to perform during the event.
Green Monday
The Choir Festival
Yet another high profile festival held at the Ancient Odeon in Paphos is the Choir Festival. Participating choirs are drawn from the international community as well as locally. Music lovers staying at the Athena Beach Hotel form part of the attending crowd.
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