European Cultural Winter in Larnaka Organised by the Larnaka Municipality at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre, tel.: 24657745

Cyprus Film Days 2007 An International Film Festival with recent European and other film productions. Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture at the Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (tel.: 77777745) and the Opera Cinema in Lefkosia (tel.: 22665305)

3 – 8 New Year Regatta 2007 Organised by the Cyprus Yachting Association at the Cyprus Yachting Association Sailing Centre, in Lemesos, tel.: 25320559, e-mail: cyacyp@cytanet.com.cy

4, 11, 18, 25 January Agia Napa Cultural Winter Dance and music performances every Thursday, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality (tel: 23816307) and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation

6 EPIPHANY Epiphany is one of the most important religious celebrations of the year. Following a special Mass Service at the Cathedral in each town, a religious procession takes place down to the sea, leading to a ceremonial baptism of the Holy Cross into the sea. During the ceremony the Bishop throws the Holy Cross into the sea and young men dive into the water to retrieve the cross and return it to the priest. Religious celebrations in all seaside towns:
Lemesos: Agia Napa church - to the Limassol pier (old port)
Larnaka: Agios Lazaros church - to the Larnaka marina pier
Pafos: Theoskepasti church - to the Pafos pier
Polis: Agios Andreas church – to the Latsi fishing shelter
Agia Napa: Agia Napa church – to the Agia Napa harbour
Paralimni: Agia Trias church

5, 12, 19, 26 Paralimni Cultural Winter
Music performances every Friday in Paralimni, organised by the Paralimni Municipality (tel.: 23819300) and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation

7, 14, 21, 28 Musical Sundays and more …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by theCyprus Tourism Organisation in Larnaka, Agios Tychonas (Lemesos), Pafos, Agia Napa and Paralimni

13 – 14 Wedding Show 2007 Organised at the Cyprus International Fair Grounds in Lefkosia, tel.: 22352918

19 - 21 Wedding Exhibition 2007 Organised at the Cyprus International Fair Grounds in Lefkosia, tel.: 22352918

24-25 Saint Neofytos’ Day Religious fair at Agios Neofytos Monastery, Pafos District

European Cultural Winter in Larnaka
Organised by the Larnaka Municipality at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre,
tel.: 24657745

4th Cyprus Short Film and Documentary Festival 2007
Organised by the Rialto Theatre at the Rialto Theatre in Lemesos,
tel.: 77777745

Tangerine Festival Arakapas village,Lemesos District,
tel. : 99897860

1 - 2 Presentation of Jesus to the Temple Religious fair at Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery, Pafos District

1, 8, 15, 22 Agia Napa Cultural Winter
Dance and music performances every Thursday, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality (tel: 23816307) and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation

2, 9, 16, 23 Paralimni Cultural Winter Music performances every Friday in Paralimni, organised by the Paralimni Municipality (tel: 23819300) and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation

4, 11, 18, 25 Musical Sundays and more …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Larnaka, Agios Tychonas (Lemesos), Pafos, Agia Napa and Paralimni

5 - 9 11th International Football Tournament for National Teams 2007
Organised by the Cyprus Football Association,
tel.: 22352341, e-mail: cyprusfa@cytanet.com

8 - 18 CARNIVAL CELEBRATIONS
Carnival is a ten-day period of fun and eating, prior to fifty days of fasting, before Easter. During the first week called Meat Week, it is allowed to eat meat, whereas during the second week known as Cheese Week, only cheese and other dairy products are consumed. Carnival festivities begin on Thursday of the Meat Week. Carnival parades and fancy–dress balls are very popular and take place in Lemesos and Pafos.
Lemesos:
February 8 - Entrance of King Carnival in the town
February 11 – Children’s Carnival Parade
February 17 – Serenaders’ Parade in the town centre
February 18 – The Grand Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Makarios III Avenue.
Organised by the Lemesos Municipality, tel.: 25745919
Pafos:
February 8 - Entrance of King Carnival, at the commercial centre of Pafos
February 17 - Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Poseidonos Avenue, Kato Pafos.
Organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel.: 26932014

19 GREEN MONDAY (50 days before the Greek Easter). The first day of Lent, is a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty days fasting period, during which Christians prepare themselves to receive the Redeemer, shunning meat and dairy products and living on a vegetarian diet. Events and activities take place in all towns and villages: - Cape Gkreko - organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel.: 23816300 - Tekke Grove - organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel.: 24657745 - Kato Pafos (Faros Beach) - organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel.: 26932014 - Rigena Medieval Tower near Pervolia village (Larnaka District), organised by the Pevolia Community Board, tel.:24423330

21 International Tourist Guides’ Day
Guided tours offered by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association, tel: 22765755

22 - 25 14th International Education Fair Universities, Colleges, Educational Institutions, suppliers of Educational products and equipment. Organised at the Cyprus International Fair Grounds, in Lefkosia, tel: 22352918, e-mail: csfa@cytanet.com.cy

23-25 30th Troodos International FIS Race 2007 Organised by the Cyprus Ski Federation, at Dias Slope, Troodos, tel: 22765340, e-mail: csf@cyprusski.com, website: www.cyprusski.com

25 Cycling Race “Sunshine MTB Cup #1
Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation at Tochni village,
Larnaka District,
tel.: 22449870,
e-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy

7th Platform of Contemporary Dance
New creations in contemporary dance, at the Rialto Theatre in Lemesos
(tel.: 77777745). Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture (tel. 22800985) in collaboration with the Rialto Theatre

The Drama Festival travels to Cyprus Screenings of short Greek films which are awarded prizes at the Short Film Festival of Drama, Greece.
Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture at the Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (tel. 77777745)

European Cultural Winter in Larnaka
Organised by the Larnaka Municipality (tel.: 24657745) at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre

1, 8, 15, 22 Agia Napa Cultural Winter
Dance and music performances organised by the Agia Napa Municipality (tel.: 23816307) and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation

2 - 4 Cycling Race “Afxentia 2007”
Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation in Machairas area,
tel.: 22449870, e-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy

3 – 4 Real Estate Exhibition
Organised at the Cyprus International Fair Grounds in Lefkosia,
tel.: 22352918

2, 9, 16 Paralimni Cultural Winter
Music performances every Friday in Paralimni, organised by the Paralimni Municipality (tel.: 23819300) and Cyprus Tourism Organisation

4, 11, 18, 25 Musical Sundays and more …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Larnaka, Agios Tychonas (Lemesos), Pafos, Agia Napa and Paralimni

11 Ultra Sports Cyprus Marathon
Organised by NIKI Sports Management in Pafos, tel.: 99357358,
e-mail: run@pafosmarathon.com
website: www.ultrasportscyprusmarathon.com

11 Cycling Race “Race under the Sun 2007”
Organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation in Germasogeia,
Lemesos District, tel.: 22449870
e-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy

16-18 Save Energy Exhibition
Organised at the Cyprus International Fair Grounds in Lefkosia,
tel.: 22352918

18 Cycling Race “Sunshine Cup #2 “
Organized by the Cyprus Cycling Federation at Lythrodontas village, Lefkosia District, tel.: 22449870,
e-mail: ccf@cytanet.com.cy

23 Aphrodite Spring Equinox
Organised by the Agios Tychonas Community Board at the acropolis of Amathous Archaeological Site (Lemesos area) at 06:20 hrs,tel.: 25323567

24 Football match, CYPRUS - SLOVAKIA (UEFA EURO 2008).
For further information: Cyprus Football Association,
tel.: 22352341,e-mail: cyprusfa@cytanet.com

25 Annunciation Day
Religious fair in Klirou village (Lefkosia District) and Kalavasos village (Larnaka District)

25 Greek National Day Student parades in all towns

01/04/06 25 Golf – CGF Special Olympics Open
Organised by the Cyprus Golf Federation (tel.:26642774) at the Secret Valley Golf Club, Pafos District
website: www.cyprusgolffed.org

30 - 31 Saint Lazarus’ Day
Procession of Agios Lazaros’ Icon at the St Lazarus Church in Larnaka, organised by St Lazarus Church and the Larnaka
Municipality, tel.: 24657745 or 24629333

Berengaria 5th Classical Music Festival Organised by the Rialto Theatre, at the Rialto Theatre in Lemesos,
tel.: 77777745

Run Around Pafos Organised by the Municipality of Pafos, tel.: 26932014

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Musical Sundays and more …
A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Larnaka, Agios Tychonas (Lemesos), Pafos, Agia Napa and Paralimni

4 - 5 Byzantine Days Byzantine ecclesiastical music and choirs,
organised by the Larnaka Municipality and St. Lazarus Church (tel.: 24657745) at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre and St. Lazarus Church

6 - 9 GREEK ORTHODOX EASTER
Easter the biggest Greek Orthodox religious feast is celebrated in Cyprus with great solemnity. Evening services take place throughout the Holy Week.

6 Good Friday Α procession of decorated Sepulchres takes place in all parishes around 20:30.

7 Easter Saturday At midnight on Good Saturday an open air mass takes place in every church.

8 – 9 On Easter Sunday and Monday afternoons traditional games are organised in towns and villages:
Lefkosia District: Kourdali and Spilia villages
Lemesos District: Lemesos town, Agios Tychonas, Pano Polemidia,, Sykopetra (tel:99569408), Kellaki (tel: 99604792), Pissouri (tel: 25222292), Episkopi (tel: 25934015), Anogyra and Agros villages
Larnaka district: Pervolia village
Pafos District: Pafos town, Geroskipou, Tala, Kathikas, Tsada,
Chlorakas, Kissonerga, Stroumbi and Neo Chorio villages
Famagusta District: Agia Napa, Frenaros, Paralimni, Deryneia and Achna villages

10 Saint Rafael’s Day Religious fair at Pomos village (Pafos District) and Xylotympou village (Ammochostos District)

10 – 30 Festival of Classical Music
Organised by the Larnaka Municipality, at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre,
tel.: 24657745

13 – 22 2ND CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
It aims at creating the most important meeting point in the Mediterranean and the Middle East region for cinema professionals, emerging filmmakers and screenwriters.
Tel: 22375209, 99798112, email: ciff@email.com
Website: www.ciff2006.com

16-18 Golf – Ladies Open Organised by the Cyprus Golf Federation (tel.: 26642774) at the Secret Valley Golf Club, Pafos District,
website: www.cyprusgolffed.org

19-22 Golf – Men’s Open Organised by the Cyprus Golf Federation (tel.: 26642774) at the Secret Valley Golf Club, Pafos District,
website: www.cyprusgolffed.org

23 Saint George’s Day
Religious fair at Agios Georgios Alamanos Convent (Lemesos District)and Paralimni village.

25-27 Flower Festival at the Church of Agia Kyriaki - Kato Pafos
Displays of flowers depicting passages from the Bible, created by members of the Anglican and Catholic churches of Pafos
For more information, tel.: 26652946 or 26422380

27 - 29 “TAXIDI 2007” Holidays Exhibition
Organised by the Association of Cyprus Travel Agents (tel.: 22666435) at the Cyprus International Fair Grounds in Lefkosia

27 - 29 “Child and Youth” Exhibition
Organised at the Cyprus International Fair Grounds, Pavilion 6, Lefkosia, tel. 22352918 or 22315477

10th European Dance Festival Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture in collaboration with the embassies or cultural centres of the participating countries, at the Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (tel.77777745)

To Aphrodite An event which includes poetry, music, chorus from ancient Greek tragedies and ancient hymns dedicated to the ancient Goddess Aphrodite. Organised by theGeroskipou Municipality and the Kouklia Community Board, at Geroskipou and Kouklia villages, tel. 26962324

International Tennis Tournament “Cyprus Seniors Cup”
Organised by the Cyprus Tennis Federation, tel. 22666822

Children’s Day Activities (games, painting) organised by the Achna Community Board (tel.: 24721666) at Dhasaki tis Achnas Square (Ammochostos District)

1 Cyprus Customs and Traditions Cyprus folk dances, music, bread making etc.
organised by Paradosi Folklore Association (tel: 22523583), Dali village,
Lefkosia District

4 - 5 Saint Irene’s Day Religious fair at Pervolia village, Larnaka District, tel.: 24423330

4 - 6 Men’s European Volleyball Championship 2006-2007: Small Countries Division Final Round With the participation of Cyprus, Andorra, Luxemburg and Faroe Islands, organised by the Cyprus Volley Ball Federation, tel. 22663603

6, 12-13, 20 FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA)
“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.
Larnaka: 6 /5 /07, celebrations and parade along Athens Avenue and at the Larnaka Seafront Stage, organised by the Larnaka Municipality,
tel: 24657745 or 24629333
Lemesos – Germasogeia : 12 – 13/5/2007, celebrations organised by the Germasogeia Municipality, tel: 25879898
Saturday: Flower exhibition and market at the Potamos Germasogeias parking place
Sunday: Parade of groups of people and chariots decorated with flowers, along the coast road starting from the Apollonia Hotel towards Germasogeia Police Station
Pafos: 20 /5 /07, celebrations and parade along Poseidonos Avenue, organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel: 26932014

7-13 Tenpin Bowling European Gold Cup
Organised in Pafos by the Cyprus Bowling Federation, tel. 99425666

9 Europe Day
Festivities organised by the Polis Municipality, tel: 26321321

11- 20 32nd Cyprus International Fair
A general trade fair with a variety of consumer and industrial products, organised at the Cyprus International Fair Grounds in Lefkosia, tel: 22352918, email: csfa@cytanet.com.cy

19 – 27 European Masters Weightlifting Championship 2007
Organised in Lemesos by the Cyprus Weightlifting Federation and the European Weightlifting Federation, tel: 99440250

20 Golf – CGF Cup
Organised by the Cyprus Golf Federation (tel: 26642774) at the Tsada Golf Club, Pafos District,
website: www.cyprusgolffed.org

21 Saints Constantine and Helen’s Day
Religious fair at Tsada village, Pafos District

25 - 30 PENTECOST-KATAKLYSMOS (Flood Festival)
“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. Festivities in all seaside towns:
Larnaka: 25 – 30/5/07 (music, dance, poetry, theatre, competitions) at the Larnaka Palm Trees Promenade organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel: 24657745
Agia Napa: 26 – 28/5/07 at Agia Napa harbour, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel: 23816300
Lemesos: 26 – 28/5/07 at the Seafront Promenade (west of the Municipal Gardens), organised by the Lemesos Municipality, tel: 25745919 or 25343120
Pafos: 26 – 28/5/07 at Castle square, Kato Pafos, organised
by thePafos Municipality, tel: 26932014
Polis: 26 – 28/5/07 at Latsi Municipal Beach, organised by the Polis Municipality, tel: 26321321

29 – June 5 Seventh Annual Pharos International Chamber Music Festival Organised by the Pharos Trust at the PASYDY Auditorium in Lefkosia and at the Royal Manor House in Kouklia, Pafos district. This year’s Festival welcomes to Cyprus thirteen accomplished chamber musicians from the current international circuit, performing a range of works for strings and piano. For further information: The Pharos Trust, tel.22663871, website: www.thepharostrust.org

Alternative Underground Cinema Screenings of experimental independent and avant-garde films from Europe and America at Theatro Ena in Lefkosia, organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture (tel. 22800985)

Geroskipou Delight Day Organised by the Geroskipou Municipality, at the central square of Geroskipou village (3km east of Pafos), tel: 26962324

Aphrodite National Motor Rally 2007
Organised by the Cyprus Motorbike Federation, tel: 99446607

International Children’s Day Festivities at:
- Larnaka Seafront Stage organised by the L/ka Municipality, tel: 24657745
- Frenaros village, Ammochostos District, tel: 23821389,
- Pervolia village, Larnaka District, tel: 24424880

Cherry Festival Platanistasa village, Lefkosia District

3 13th Children’s Festival Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, (tel: 23816307)

5-15 Windsurfing – “RS:X European Championships 2007”
Organised by the Cyprus Yachting Association at the Cyprus Yachting Association Sailing Centre, in Lemesos, tel: 25320559,
e-mail: cyacyp@cytanet.com.cy

15 - 17 Saint Tychonas’ Day
Music and dance performances organised by the Community Board of Agios Tychonas, Lemesos District, tel: 25323567

17-18 Saint Leontios’ Day Religious fair at Pervolia village, Larnaka District, tel:24423330

20 – July 1 2nd Medieval Agia Napa Festival
Organised at Agia Monastery by the Agia Napa Municipality,(tel: 23816307)

21 Summer Solstice at 05:15 hrs, Ancient Amathous, Sanctuary of Apollo and Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Agios Tychonas, Lemesos, tel: 25323567 na elexthei

22 – 24 Shakespeare Festival
Organised by the Performing Arts for Cyprus Charities, at the Kourion Ancient Theatre. The play will be “A Comedy of Errors” directed by Colin Garland.
For further information: tel: 99427572

25 Agia Napa Summer Cultural Events
Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel: 23816300

29 Saints Peter and Paul’s Day kato pafos
Religious fair at Avgorou village, Ammochostos (Famagusta) District

30 – July 1 World Famous Musicals
Organised at the Pattichion Municipal Amphitheatre, by the Larnaka Municipality, tel: 24657745 or 24629333

Koumandaria Festival Organised by the communities of the Kourris Valley and Xylourikou (Alassa, Agios Georgios Silikou, Doros, Laneia, Monagri, Silikou, Agios Mamas, Apesia, Kapileio, Korfi and Limnatis), tel: 99606641

Summer Cultural Events Organised by the Germasogeia Municipality, tel: 25879898

European Universities Beach Volleyball Championship 2007 Organised by the Cyprus Volleyball Federation, tel: 22663603

Summer Events at Heroes’ Square Organised by the Rialto Theatre, Lemesos, tel: 77777745

Concert for the Youth Organised at the Castle square, Kato Pafos, by the Pafos Municipality, tel: 26932014

Paralimni Cultural Summer Festival Music and dancing performances in Paralimni and Protaras, organised by the Paralimni Municipality, tel: 23821323

Amathusia Festival Organised by the Agios Tychonas Community Board at the Agora of Ancient Amathous, tel: 25323567

The Official Pancyprian Beauty Contest “Star Cyprus 2007” Lefkosia, for further information, tel: 22471111

International Folk Dances Festival, Pissouri village, Lemesos District, tel : 25222292

The Great Ballet Companies Organised by the Lemesos Municipality, at the Municipal Garden Theatre, tel: 25745919 or 25343120

Summer Cultural Events Organised at the Lemesos Medieval Castle, by the Lemesos Municipality, tel: 25745919 or 25343120

Alithinou Village Festival, Lefkosia District, tel: 99687228 Fterikoudi Village Festival, Lefkosia District, tel: 99568312 Episkopi village Cultural Events, Lemesos District, tel: 25934015

Cyprus FIVB Challenger 2007-International Beach Volley Championship Organised by the Sun Atlantis Sport Events and the Geroskipou Municipality, at the CTO Tourist Beach, Geroskipou , tel. 26964525

11th International Theatre Festival Ancient Greek Drama 2007 organised by the Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute, tel: 22674920, fax: 22680822, Padfos Kourion e-mail: ccoiti@cytanet.com.cy, website: www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org

Cyprus FIVB Challenger 2007-International Beach Volley Championship Organised by the Sun Atlantis Sport Events and the Geroskipou Municipality, at the CTO Tourist Beach, Geroskipou , tel. 26964525

Cyprus FIVB Challenger 2007-International Beach Volley Championship Organised by the Sun Atlantis Sport Events and the Geroskipou Municipality, at the CTO Tourist Beach, Geroskipou , tel. 26964525

Window 2007 Organised by the Pafos Municipality, tel: 26932014

1 World Famous Musicals Organised at the Pattichion Municipal Theatre by the Larnaka Municipality, tel: 24657745, 24629333

2 - 31 Larnaka International Summer Festival (music, theatre, dance, cinema,poetry), organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel: 24657745, 24629333

Cyprus FIVB Challenger 2007-International Beach Volley Championship Organised by the Sun Atlantis Sport Events and the Geroskipou Municipality, at the CTO Tourist Beach, Geroskipou , tel. 26964525

7, 14, 21, 28 Agia Napa Summer Cultural Events Organised every Sunday by the Agia Napa Municipality, (tel. 23816307)

17 Saint Marina’s Day Religious fair at Xylotymbou village, Ammochostos district

July 23 – August 1 8th Regional Cultural Week of Mountain Resorts
Venue: Pano Platres, Kato Platres, Foini, Mandria, Omodos, Pera Pedi,
Koilani, Kouka and Moniatis villages, Lemesos District
tel: 25813024, 25421545

July 25 - 26 Saint Paraskevi’s Day
Religious fair at Geroskipou village (Pafos District) and Leivadia village (Larnaka District)

July 29 Resi Festival Letymbou village, Pafos District

July 29 Carob Festival Koili village, Pafos District

11th International Theatre Festival - Ancient Greek Drama 2007
Organised by the Cyprus Centre of International Theatre Institute, tel: 22674920, fax: 22680822,
e-mail: ccoiti@cytanet.com.cy,
website: www.cyprus-theatre-iti.org

2nd Euro-Mediterranean Folkloric Festival
Traditional dances from various countries organised by the Lemesos Municipality, tel.25745919

“Paralimni Cultural Summer Festival” – music and dancing performances in Paralimni and Protaras, organised by the Paralimni Municipality, tel: 23821323

Platres Cultural August Cultural Events (throughout August) organised by the Community Board of Pano Platres at the community’s central square, tel: 25813112

7th Cultural Festival of Souther Marathasa (Troodos Mountains) Organised by the communities of Prodromos, Kaminaria, Palaiomylos, Lemesos District, tel: 99626832

Pafia Aphrodite Festival Organised by the Kouklia Community Board at Kouklia village, Pafos District, tel: 26432067

Beer Festival Organised by the Parekklisia Community Board at Parekklisia village, Lemesos District, tel: 25635152

Village Festivals: Lefkosia district
• Alona village (first two weeks of August), tel: 99629081
• Lagoudera village, tel: 99606697
• Platanistasa village (15/8/2007), tel: 99698186
• Askas village (15/8/2007), tel: 99636534
• Livadia village (15/8/2007), tel: 99344128
• Polystypos village, tel:99531565
Lemesos district
• Pachna village (grape festival), tel: 25942755
• Arsos village, tel: 25943223
• Vasa village, tel: 25943888
• Agros village (15-16/8/2007), tel : 25521333
Pafos district
• Pegeia village, tel: 26621244
• Pomos village
• Lysos village
• Ineia village
• Drouseia village
• Giolou village
• Tsada village

4, 11, 18, 25 Summer Nights in Polis
Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in the yard of the Polis Town Hall

4, 11, 14, 15, 18, 25 Agia Napa Summer Cultural Events
Music and dancing performances, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel:23816307

6 Transfiguration of Jesus Christ the Savior
Religious fair at Sotira village, Ammochostos District

15 Dormition of Virgin Mary (Assumption Day) Religious fairs at Kykko and Chrysorogiatissa monasteries, Agia Napa, Chrysospiliotissa church at Deftera village (Lefkosia), Liopetri village (Ammochostos) and Kiti village (Larnaka).

11 – 16 Lefkara Cultural Festival
Organised by the Lefkara Municipality at Lefkara village, Larnaka District, tel: 24342822

12 Soultanina Grape Festival
Kathikas village, Pafos District

18 Arkadia Festival Kallepeia village, Pafos District

24 -26 30th Festival “Dionysia 2007
Stroumbi village, Pafos District, tel: 26633109

25 – Sept 3 Pancyprian Milk Festival
Dali village – production and tasting of traditional milk products, Cyprus music and folk dances, Greek music concert. Organised by the Chalkanor Athletic and Music Association, tel. 22521417

28 – Sept 9 WINE FESTIVAL
Organised in Lemesos by the Cultural Services of Lemesos Municipality, tel: 25745919 or 25343120

31 – Sept 2 Pafos Aphrodite Festival
Opera performances at the Castle square, Kato Pafos, tel: 26822218 or 8000-8005 (for reservations),
website: www.pafc.com.cy,
e-mail: info@pafc.com.cy

28 – Sept 9 WINE FESTIVAL Organised in Lemesos by the Cultural Services of Lemesos Municipality, tel: 25745919 or 25343120 The Wine Festival was organised for the first time in 1961 and since then it has become an established annual event of merrymaking and fun, in which the citizens of Limassol are not the only participants; visitors come also from every part of Cyprus

Aug 31 – Sept 2 PAFOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL
Opera performances at the Castle square, Kato Pafos, tel: 26822218 or 8000-8005 (for reservations),
website: www.pafc.com.cy,
e-mail: info@pafc.com.cy

Classical Car Rally Organised by the Pano Platres Community Board, tel: 25421722

Ierokipia Cultural Events organised by the Geroskipou Municipality at the municipality’s central square, tel: 26962324

Annual International Race Organised by the Agios Tychonas Community Board in co-operation with the Cyprus Runners Club “Pericles Demetriou”, tel: 25323567

Pastelli Festival Anogyra village, Lemesos District, tel: 99411082

Tennis – ITF Junior circuit “Aphrodite Cup” Organised by the Cyprus Tennis Federation, tel. 22666822

Sept - October INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL “KYPRIA 2007”
Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture in Lefkosia, Lemesos and Larnaka, tel: 22800985

1 - 3 5th Cultural Festival of Krassochoria Organised by 13 communities of Krassochoria area (wine producing villages) at Dora, Vouni and Vasa villages (Lemesos District), tel: 99649139

2 Saint Mamas’ Day Religious fair at Peristerona village, near Polis

8 Nativity of Virgin Mary
Religious fairs at Kykko and Chrysorrogiatissa Monasteries and Panagia Iamatiki Church, Arakapas village, Lemesos District, tel:99897860

12 Football match, CYPRUS – SAN MARINO (UEFA EURO 2008)
For further information: Cyprus Football Association, tel: 22352341, fax: 22590544, e-mail: cyprusfa@cytanet.com

13 - 22 ISSF World Championships Shotgun, Organised in Lefkosia by the Cyprus Shooting Federation

14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross Religious fair at Omodos and Lefkara villages

15 -30 Tamassia Cultural Events Tamassos village, Lefkosia District

15 Palouze Festival Vouni village, Lemesos District, tel: 99540605

16 Golf – Federation Cup Organised by the Cyprus Golf Federation (tel: 26642774) at the Aphrodite Hills Golf Club, Pafos District, website: www.cyprusgolffed.org

18 Donkey Sanctuary Open Day Organised by the charitable association “Friends of the Cyprus Donkey Association”, Vouni village, Lemesos District , tel: 25945488, 25944151

22 Saint Fokas’ Day Religious fair at Athienou village, Larnaka District

22-24 CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL CAR RALLY (World Rally Championship), organised by the Cyprus Automobile Association, tel: 22313233

23 Autumn Equinox (at 06:20 hrs), organised by the Agios Tychonas Community Board at the archaeological site of Amathous, Lemesos area, tel: 25323567

26 - 30 Ideal Home Exhibition Furnifair, Klimatherm, Ecodomica, Home Equipment, and Property Development, organised at the Cyprus Internationa Fair Grounds in Lefkosia, tel: 22352918, e-mail:csfa@cytanet.com.cy

28 Saint Neofytos’ Day Religious fair at Agios Neofytos Monastery, Pafos District

28 - 30 23rd Agia Napa Festival Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel: 23816307

30 Palouze Festival Arsos village, Lemesos District, tel: 25943223

Festival Vasa Koilaniou village, Lemesos District, tel: 25943162

European Heritage Days Festivities at Pissouri (tel.25222292) and Anogyra villages, Lemesos District

Athletic Fiesta Organised by the Polis Chrysochous Municipality, tel: 26321321

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL “KYPRIA 2007 Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture in Lefkosia, Lemesos and Larnaka, tel. 22800985

A two-day European Film Festival Screenings of the European awarded short films at Cine Studio Intercollege in Lefkosia, organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture (tel. 22800985) in cooperation with the European Cinema Academy

Larnaka Youth Festival Organised by the Youth Board Cyprus & Larnaka Municipality, tel:24657745

13/10/06 Lemesia Athletic Events Organised by the Lemesos Municipality, tel.25745919

Palouze Festival Polystypos village, Lefkosia District

1 Cyprus Independence Day - Military parade in Lefkosia

3 – 4 Saint John Lampadistis’ Day Religious fair at Kalopanagiotis village, Lefkosia District

5 Saint Ermogenis’ Day Religious fair at Agios Ermogenis church, near Kourion Archaeological Site, Lemesos District

5-7 Golf – Seniors’ Open Organised by the Cyprus Golf Federation (tel: 26642774) at the Tsada Golf Club, Pafos District,
website:www.cyprusgolffed.org

6 - 7 Afamia Annual Grape and Wine Festival, Koilani village, tel: 25370777

6 Saint Kendeas’ Day Religious fair at Agios Kendeas church, Avgorou village

7 International Bazaar 2007, Organised by the Christos Stelios Ioannou Foundation at the premises of the Foundation in Lefkosia, tel: 22481666

28/10/06 - Greek National Day – Parades in all Towns

13 Football match, CYPRUS – WALES (UEFA EURO 2008) For further information: Cyprus Football Association, tel: 22352341, fax: 22590544, e-mail: cyprusfa@cytanet.com

17-18 Saint Luke’s Day Religious fairs at Kolossi, Kouklia and Aradippou villages

17 - 21 Agrifair Agricultural machinery and equipment, machinery and tools of general use, agricultural products and foodstuffs), organised at the Cyprus International Fair Grounds in Lefkosia, tel: 22352918, e-mail:csfa@cytanet.com.cy

28 Greek National Day Student parades in all towns.

European Cultural Winter in Larnaka Organised at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre, by the Larnaka Municipality, tel: 24657745 or 24629333

Tennis - Aldiana Seniors Open Organized by the Cyprus Tennis Federation, tel. 22666822

1-15 A fortnight of Larnaka Amateurs Artistic Creation With the participation of choirs, orchestras, dancing groups and theatrical societies, at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre, organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel: 24657745, 2462933

3 Saint George Kontos’ Day Religious fair at Agios Georgios Kontos Church, in Larnaka town

4, 11, 18, 25 Musical Sundays and more … A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Larnaka, Agios Tychonas (Lemesos), Pafos, Agia Napa and Paralimni

7 - 8 Archangels Michael and Gabriel’s Day Religious fair at Archangelos Michael Church at Kaimakli, Lefkosia

8, 15, 22, 29 Agia Napa Cultural Winter Dance and music performances every Thursday, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel: 23816307

18 2nd Amathounta Half Marathon & 10 km Organised in Lemesos by NIKI Sports Management, tel: 22370396, 99357358, e-mail:skakour@spidernet.com.cy

20 – 21 Presentation of Virgin Mary to the Temple Religious fair at Pallouriotissa old church in Lefkosia and Agros village

21 Football match, CYPRUS – CZECH REPUBLIC (UEFA EURO 2008) For further information: Cyprus Football Association, tel: 22352341, fax: 22590544, e-mail: cyprusfa@cytanet.com

25 Cyprus Aphrodite Half Marathon Organised in Pafos by the Cyprus Health Runners’ Club, tel: 22420559, e-mail: runclub@cytanet.com.cy, website: www.runclub.com.cy

30 Saint Andrew’s Day procession of the silver guilded icon along the major streets of Polis on previous Religious fair at Polis

European Cultural Winter in Larnaka Organised at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre, by the Larnaka Municipality, tel: 24657745 or 24629333

Opera Performances Organised by the Rialto Theatre at Rialto Theatre in Lemesos, tel.: 77777745

1, 16, 25 Christmas Festivities Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel: 23816307

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Musical Sundays and more … A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Larnaka, Agios Tychonas (Lemesos), Pafos, Agia Napa and Paralimni

6, 13, 20, 27 Agia Napa Cultural Winter Dance and music performances every Thursday, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality (tel: 23816307)

15 Christmas Carols Carols by the Cyprus Police Force Philharmonic Band at Laiki Gonia, Pafos, tel: 26932014

16 Saint Modestos’ Day Religious fair at Deryneia village

23 Christmas Entertainment Organized by the Pafos Municipality in cooperation with the Commercial Centre’s Shopkeepers, at the Commercial Centre (Makarios and Pafou Chrysanthou streets), tel: 26932014

31 Agia Napa New Year’s Eve Celebrations Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality, tel: 23816307

31 New Year’s Eve Concert at Europe Square in Larnaka, organised by the Larnaka Municipality, tel: 24657745 or 24629333

31 New Year’s Eve Celebrations in all town