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SAINT LAZARUS’ RELIGIOUS PROCESSION: April 11
A special mass is held in memory of St Lazarus, the Patron Saint and first Bishop of Larnaka, followed by an impressive procession of the saint's icon with music and the clergy dressed in all their splendour, going from Agios Lazaros Church along the palm-lined sea front promenade and other main streets of Larnaka.
GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER: April 17 – 20
Easter the biggest Greek Orthodox religious feast is celebrated in Cyprus with great solemnity. Evening services take place throughout the Holy Week. Good Friday - April 17: Α procession of decorated Sepulchres takes place in all parishes at around 20:30. Easter Saturday - April 18: At midnight an open-air mass takes place in every church. EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY - April 19 – 20: On Easter Sunday and Monday afternoons traditional games are organised in towns and villages.
REVIVAL OF EASTER TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS: April
Organisers: Communities of Spilia, Kourdali and Evrychou villages.
The programme includes Easter delicacies preparation, traditional Easter games, Cypriot dances and music concerts and many other events.
GOLF – CYPRUS AMATEUR OPEN: April
Organised by the Cyprus Golf Federation at the Secret Valley Golf Club, Pafos District.
12TH EUROPEAN DANCE FESTIVAL: May 2 - 31
A feast of contemporary dance meets all the trends, the dynamics and the new forms of the international contemporary scene. The increased level of participation by EU member states is a clear indication that the Dance Festival is becoming an annual highlight of the European arts and culture scene.
WORLD AQUA BIKE CYPRUS GRAND PRIX AGIA NAPA 2009: May 8 – 10
Organised by JSR Racing Team in Agia Napa.
FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA): May 9 – 10, 30 – 31
“Anthestiria” is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. The programme includes amongst others a Flower exhibition and a parade of group of people and chariots.
9th ANNUAL PHAROS INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: May (end)
Organised by the Pharos Trust at the PASYDY Auditorium in Lefkosia and at the Royal Manor House in Kouklia, Pafos district. The Festival welcomes to Cyprus several accomplished chamber musicians from the current international circuit, performing a range of works for strings and piano.
21st INTERNATIONAL HISTORIC CAR RALLY: May 29 – 31
Organised by the Friends of Historic & Old Cars of Cyprus.
XIII GAMES OF THE SMALL STATES OF EUROPE – CYPRUS 2009: June 1 – 6
The Cyprus Olympic Committee has undertaken to host the 2009 Games of the Small States of Europe. In the context of CYPRUS 2009 numerous side events of a cultural and educational nature will be organised.
PENTECOST- KATAKLYSMOS (Flood Festival): June 6 – 8
“Kataklysmos” is a religious and popular feast celebrated only in Cyprus. “Kataklysmos”, which means flood, is found in the book of Genesis and in the Greek myth of Deukalion. In both cases it refers to the destruction by flood of almost all living creatures in order to give birth to a new and moral generation. The ceremonies last for a few days and take place in all seaside towns. Celebrations include various games, folk dances, swimming competitions and boat races.
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: June 19 – 21
Organised by the Performing Arts for Cyprus Charities, at the Kourion Ancient Theatre. The William Shakespeare performance for 2009 will be “"Taming of the Shrew", directed by Janet Yianni.
4th MEDIEVAL AGIA NAPA FESTIVAL: June 20 - 27
The programme includes medieval performances by European Groups.
TROODOS MOUNTAINS TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL: June
“Traditional Products”
The festival includes a great mix of cultural demonstrations and performances covering traditional dance and music, food and drink exhibitions, arts and crafts fairs and events.
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