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Cyprus, Greece & Turkey calendar
Events
CYPRUS. PAPHOS APHRODITE FESTIVAL
ROSE FESTIVAL September 1-3, 2009: Every year high-
These destinations all boast
May: The picturesque village of Agros hosts profile opera troupes showcase their talent
rich cultural traditions, so
the Rose Festival every year at the peak of in front of the medieval castle by Paphos
timing your client’s trip to
the rose blossom. Visitors can learn about harbour. This is a stunning venue to hear
production of rose by-products including operas, including La Traviata and Carmen,
coincide with one of these
fragrances and rose liqueur, and watch live performed by world-class singers (pictured).
fascinating events could
performances celebrating the rose.
transform a regular holiday
LIMASSOL WINE FESTIVAL
KATAKLYSMOS August 28 - September 6 2009: This event,
into something far more
June: The Festival of the Flood is celebrated now in its 48th year, revives the ancient
memorable
in all the coastal towns, but the biggest festivities honouring Dionysus, the god of
event is held in Larnaca. It takes place 50 wine and Aphrodite, the goddess of love. It
days after Easter and lasts five days. Expect kicks off with ceremonial barefoot pressing
boat races, swimming competitions and an of the grapes, after which visitors sample
upbeat procession to the sea. It’s a lively copious amounts of free wine against a
and uniquely Cypriot festival. backdrop of Cypriot music and dancing.
TURKEY. GREECE.
INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL CARNIVAL SEASON
JAZZ FESTIVAL Pre-Lent: This annual celebration sees
July: This annual event features a variety Greeks letting their hair down before the
of music genres, but it is jazz that austerity of Lent begins. Patras carnival is
dominates in venues across the city. the headline event, but the revelry takes
place all over Greece so there’s no escape!
MARMARIS INTERNATIONAL
RACE WEEK GREEK ORTHODOX
October 24-30, 2009: With 100 yachts and EASTER
more than 1,000 crew March 28-April 4, 2010:
taking part in exciting The week leading up to
races, prize ceremonies Easter culminates with the
and parties, this is a ringing of bells, huge
good week to be in bonfires and spectacular
Marmaris. firework displays on the Saturday, and
feasting and pot smashing on Easter Sunday.
KIRKPINAR OIL WRESTLING
CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE OF CRETE ANNIVERSARY
June/July: Kirkpinar is the oldest wrestling May 20: Veteran soldiers from Britain,
festival in the world, dating back to the Australia and New Zealand travel to Crete
14th century. Thousands of fans flock to every year to pay their respects to fallen
the week-long festival in the town of Edirne comrades at the Allied War Cemetery at
on the Greek-Turkish border. Covered in Souda Bay. The ceremony marks the
olive oil, the wrestlers fight duels in a anniversary of the Battle of Crete in 1941,
sudden death-style competition until just when many Greek and Allied forces lives
one wrestler is left standing. were lost in the German invasion.
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