Anfestiriya
If you are planning to relax in Cyprus in the spring, then it is worth to go to this island in May. Firstly, at this time it is still not so hot, and, secondly, on May 6 in Cyprus celebrate Anfestiria or a holiday of flowers. Anfestiria is not just a beautiful tradition, celebration is celebrated at the state level.
Cataclysmosis
Just listen to this word - Cataclysmos. From him he wails with epic catastrophes, globality, volume! But no, this is not the name of the next end of the world, it's a popular Cypriot holiday, falling to the Trinity.
New Year in Cyprus is
There is a small Greek island in Europe, which is famous for its hospitality, mild climate and an unusually cozy, almost homely atmosphere, which is so lacking for those who left their native land on New Year holidays.
New-year round-robes under bright flashes of fireworks gather crowds of people on the streets. To their dancing traditions, Cypriots are treated with great trepidation, both adults and children take part in dances.
Quite a lot in Cyprus and religious holidays. It is interesting that most of them are declared state, these are the days off. In Baptism, otherwise called the Feast of Light, they perform the ritual of water consecration, and on the Day of St. Neophyte on January 24 - a solemn procession.
Noisy fun covers the island in early spring - a ten-day carnival celebrate Apocrypha, Cyprian Carnival. As a rule, they sew their own suits. The beginning of the Great Lent is called the Green Monday - bringing cleanliness in the house, the Cypriots are going on picnics. The solemnity of national holidays is not a hindrance. The people of Cyprus, proud of their independence, combine parades and demonstrations with festive competitions, feasts and dances. You can be sure of this on March 25 on the Independence Day of Greece in Cyprus, April 1 in the National Holiday of Cyprus and May 1 in the Spring and Labor Day.
With great trepidation, they celebrate Lazarev on Saturday, passing on Palm Sunday, because Saint Lazarus is none other than the patron of Cyprus. But instead of willow, temples wear olive or palm. Good Friday - a day off, time to prepare for Easter.
One of the favorite, amazing in its beauty event - Anfestiria, a festival of flowers - is celebrated in Cyprus on May 6. On this day, people weave wreaths of wild flowers, herbs and garlic. It is believed that such jewelry for hair drives away evil spirits, capable of hindering fun.
The Trinity coincides with the Cataclysmos, the feast of water. On this day, and the festival of folk dance. And in the hottest days - in the middle of July - comes the time of the three-day Beer Festival in Limassol.
The summer season closes the Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15 and the Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord on September 14 .October 1 is replaced by the Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus .This holiday is another reason to invite friends and gather at a common table..At 11 o'clock in the morning in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, begins a military parade, which attracts guests from all over the country, and mass festivities are delayed until late at night .Unlike the magnificently celebrated Easter, Christmas in Cyprus is a quiet family holiday, when the whole family gathers at the same table .