Renowned for its many annual events and festivals,
those visiting Limassol must be sure they'll be
there in time to hit one of these historic events.
The Limassol Carnival
A 10-day, pre-Lenten festival, the Limassol Carnival
dates back hundreds of years to pagan rituals.
Rather than a pagan event, today's Limassol Carnival
wears a more entertaining face that begins with
an entrance parade and a children's fancy-dress
competition and lasts for more than a week with
celebrations, dress balls, shows, masquerades
and celebration.
Limassol Wine Festival
Being a large wine-producing region, the Limassol
Wine Festival in early September celebrates the
abundance of this festive resource. The Great
Wine Festival of Cyprus in the Municipal Garden
of Limassol allows visitors can taste all varieties
of wines, enjoy dancing, choirs and more.
First established in 1961, this event attracts
hundreds of tourists annually to revel in the
glory of wine. Held in the traditional of ancient
festivals that celebrated the abundance of food
and wine.
Limassol Beer Festival
Along the same lines as the wine festival, a
Beer Festival features a selection of world-wide
beers, live music and great entertainment. The
beach resort town of Limassol suits this festive
type atmosphere the best.
Festival of the Flood
In Limassol, 40 days after Easter, the Festival
of the Flood allows residents and visitors alike
to play and splash around in water, which is used
as a symbol of that which purifies the soul and
the body. The annual event is held in honor of
Greek Goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty
and love.
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