Cultural events including performances of ancient dramas and comedies occuring throughout July and August.
A great introduction to traditional Cyprus hospitality! Enjoy observing the local entertainment, music festivals and performing arts that are available throughout this month. A feast of entertainment is available at various town and village venues throughout July and August. These festivals offer a combination of traditional music, dancing, food, drink, art and crafts, as well as poetry.
Celebrated annually on August 15th.
The second most important religious holiday in the Greek Orthodox calendar. The day of passing of the Virgin Mary from earthly life. According to Greek Orthodoxy this is the day that Jesus Christ took the Virgin Mary's body to heaven and reunited it with her soul as a foretaste of the forthcoming general resurrection.
Do not to miss the celebrations at Panagia Angeloktisti Church located in Kiti village. Enjoy the traditional delicacies, activities and celebrations taking place outside this famous Byzantine church containing rare icons. Celebrations usually start a prior the 15th and last a few days.