Kataklysmos Flood Weekend in Cyprus

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Over this weekend, Cyprus celebrates the traditional Kataklysmos Flood Festival.
 

Kataklysmos literally means inundation (flooding of water), the combination of the Pentecost feast of the Holy Spirit and the celebration of Cyprus' nature.
 

It is customary in Cyprus on this day, which always falls on a Monday, to sprinkle each other with water. This is normally done with water guns or bottles of water.
 

A lot of local residents will head to the coast and participate in water sports and competitions. The major towns will be holding fairs and festivals. Larnaca traditionally holds the biggest festival.
 

It seems apt that on this celebration day that involves water; Cyprus could be celebrating the birth of the island when it mythically emerged from the sea!
 

Out and About in Cyprus for Kataklysmos Weekend

 
LARNACA

Phinikoudes Promenade (seafront)
 

• Traditional Cypriot songs and dancers by 'Vasilitzia' folk group.
• Greek singer Dionysis Makris
• X-Factor winner singer Loucas Yiorkas
• Beach volley competition on Monday 8^th June
• Competition day on Tuesday 9^th June
• Art and craft stalls

And many more entertainers will perform until Wednesday 10^th June.

LIMASSOL

Epihosis
 

• Popular fair
• Folk song and dance
• Singer Vasiliki Hadjiadamou
• Greek singer Stelios Dionysiou

The party atmosphere will last until Monday.

PAPHOS

Castle Square
 

• Aquatic competitions in the old harbour - Limanaki
• Folklore dance groups
• Kyriakou Pelagia

 
The festival continues throughout the whole weekend.

 
AYIA NAPA, PROTARAS & PARALIMNI

Coastal areas
 

• Greek singer Lefteris Pantazis
• Ayia Napa Children's Choir
• Cyprus Police Philharmonic Band
• Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation Band

 
Read more on the Kataklysmos Festival.
 
 

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