May 2010 MON, 24 MAY KATAKLYSMOS (FLOOD FAIR DELUGE) “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 sea side towns. Celebrations include various games, performances of folk dances, swimming competitions, boat races, competitions of popular songs known as “tsattista” and the most popular custom, which is the throwing of water to one another. This symbolises the purification of the body and soul. Festivities in all seaside towns. THU, 13 - SAT, 15 MAY 22ND INTERNATIONAL HISTORIC CAR RALLY Organised by the Friends of Old and Historic Cars of Cyprus. For further information please contact 22313233, 22446614. WEBSITE: www.cgf.org.cy
Organised by the Cyprus Tennis Federation. For further information please contact 22449860.
EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) SAT, 6 FEB – SAT, 15 MAY MUSICAL SATURDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Nicosia Municipality. SAT, 8 MAY Music concert with the Strovolos Municipality band and the Cyprus European University (Phaneromeni square) SAT, 15 MAY Maronite and other songs with the Tony Solomou music ensemble. (Phaneromeni square) SAT, 22 MAY Music from all over the world with the Masters of Evergreen. (Ledra street) Venue: Phaneromeni Square and Eleftherias Square, starting point of Ledras street. Time: 12:00 For further information please contact 22691221, 22797004.
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BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by the Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact 22455072, 99059541. Web-site: www.birdlifecyprus.org SAT, 1 – FRI, 7 MAY TENNIS – CYPRUS SENIORS 2010
FRI, 12 MAR – SUN, 30 MAY ART EXHIBITION - MIRΟ OF MAJORCA An important exhibition of the Spanish artist Joan Mirό. This is the first time that an exhibition of such magnitude focusing on the work of a great artist is organised in Cyprus. This prominent exhibition is organised in the framework of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union and the Spanish Government dedicates the event to the 50th Anniversary of the Cyprus 1