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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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