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Cyprus Events and Entertainment

A multitude of events are held throughout Cyprus every year, such as Anthestiria to the Ancient Greek Drama Festival, see out list of events and entertainment throughout Cyprus for 2009.

Annual Events include:

ANTHESTIRIA

Anthestiria, In May Cypriots celebrate the spring’s return and nature’s beauty in spring with Anthestiria, or Flower Festival. Anthestiria is inspired by the ancient festival that was held in Athens in honour of Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility. Anthestiria was also the carnivals of souls, plants and flowers to celebrate the re-birth of man and nature. Nowadays the Anthestiria Festivals in Cyprus have a similar theme to that in the ancient times. The word Anthestiria comes from the Greek word anthos that means “flower”. Flower festivals are organized in many cities and villages. The event features exhibitions, flower markets and shows. The main focus of Anthestiria is the flower parade with beautifully decorated floats and pedestrians carrying flowers. In Limassol the Anthestiria events are usually held in the centre of the tourist area of Germasoyia. In Paphos the main venue is the coastal avenue as far as the old harbour of Kato Paphos, and in Larnaca the seafront promenade from where the visitor can watch the flower parade.

ANCIENT GREEK DRAMA FESTIVAL

Every year in the months of July and August ancient theatres in Cyprus host one of the greatest festivals of ancient Greek drama. The stories of family conflict and betrayal, of epic adventures and heroes, written by the prominent ancient tragedy and comedy playwrights such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes, are re-created in modern times in the classic tradition of Greek drama. Ancient Greek Drama Festival lasts for about one month and welcomes several international theatre companies that present one performance each. Performances of ancient tragedies and comedies are presented either in Ancient or Modern Greek but a short description of the plot is provided in English as well. Every year the festival attracts thousands of Cypriot and foreign audiences. Events take place at Kourion Ancient Theatre in Limassol, Ancient Odeon in Paphos and Makarios III Amphitheatre in Nicosia. The festival is organized by the Cyprus Tourism Organization and the Cyprus Theatre Organization.

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