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2018 August 31st
Aphrodite Opera Festival
Another of the great Cyprus festivals is the Opera, often featuring an international cast. Set around Paphos Castle by the harbour, this is the highlight of the year for some people. Some years this event can fall in August so do check the calendar to see when it is being held. As always, 4VI- PTour is on callfor transportation.
LOCATION: Paphos www. the-real-cyprus. com / cyprus-festivals. html
2018 September 2nd
Aphrodite Festival
The Aphrodite festival spills into the month of September, and delivers more awesome opera performances
LOCATION: Medieval Castle, Paphos For more information, call: + 357 26822218
2018 September 8th— Sunday 9th
Cyprus International Food Festival
This mega showcase of Cypriot cuisine and some of the more traditional and cultural ties between the various cuisines in Cyprus, from the Mediterranean to the Far East. Hosted by the Interior Minister of Cyprus, the event is sure to be a delectable mouthful. www. cyprusinternationalfoodfestival. com
2018 September 27th— 30th
Agia Napa Festival
The first ever of its kind took place in1985 and since then the Agia Napa festival hasn’ t looked back. One of the most famous resorts of the island hosts one the most anticipated annual event of the year, which usually takes advantage of the World Tourism Day to make a mega event that highlights the tradition and culture of the people of Ayia Napa and Cyprus. A great time is guaranteed and you won’ t leave without feeling the warmth and legendary Filoxenia!! of the people.
LOCATION: Ayia Napa, Famagusta
www. ayianapa. org. cy For more Information, call: + 357 23816307
2018 September— October
Kypria Festival
This annual festival under the patronage of the Ministry of Education and Culture, unites the wonderful talents of local Cypriot dance, music, theatre and art, with those from Greece and other countries to showcase beauty in the arts. The festival is held through all major towns of the island. www. kypria. org. cy To know more, call: + 357 22800985
2018 October 1st
Independence Day
This day in the year 1960, was the day Cyprus became an independent, democratic, sovereign state. A day of pride and liberation, a largemilitary parade, followed by a unique open ceremony at the President’ s Palace, takes place. After a brutal war which lasted over three years, the EOKA finally forced the hand of the British and a cease fire in 1960 ultimately meant it was time to give the people what they craved most, freedom.
At the stroke of midnight on the 1st of October 1960, the deed was done, an agreement between Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, made Cyprus an independent country, with the heroic Archbishop Makarios III becoming the first ever President of the island.
LOCATION: All of Cyprus.
2018 October 17th— November
Larnaca Biennale
The district of Larnaca will, for the first time ever host the inaugural Fine Arts Biennale. The one of a kind event and first ever in Cyprus will bring together artists from all over the world as they exhibit their art to the people of Cyprus and the world, in a city whose rich history and culture is as old as time. Come and witness art take life.
LOCATION: Municipal Gallery, Larnaca Pierides Museum, Larnaca House of Arts and Literature, Larnaca www. biennalelarnaca. com
2018 October 23rd
Greek National Day / Ochi Day
The Greek national day is celebrated as well in Cyprus, also known as the Ochi Day, it celebrates the ironclad will of Greek Prime Minister Loannis Metaxas who held his ground against Italian dictator Mussolini, in 1940 when the dictator demanded that he grant passage to the incoming Axis forces of Italy or face war. The answer of the Prime Minister was an emphatic and legendary“ Ochi!” This led to a subsequent attack by Italy and a heroic defense of the Pindus mountain by Hellenic forces. Grand parades always take place, by the military and students, and most public buildings are decorated with the Greek flag.
LOCATION: All of Cyprus.
2018 November
Wine Month
The Cyprus Tourism Organization( CTO) has declared the month of November as the wine month this 2018 and is welcoming all lovers of wine, connoisseurs and enthusiasts to join this month-long festival that will detail the history of wine in Cyprus. Using“ Wine Routes”, the CTO has traced out seven routes through the Cypriot countryside, with sign posts on designated locations, where visitors can go in and experience everything wine.
LOCATION: All of Cyprus www. visitcyprus. com
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