Springtime in Cyprus ushers in some wonderful festivals offering several things to do and see. These popular events allow for Cypriot culture and tradition to bloom in every corner of the island. Â
THE CYPRUS CARNIVAL
Carnival celebrations take place all over the island. Each city will be staging a whole series of celebrations that will start on February 20th and continue for at least 10 days. Events will include singing, satire, games, wearing costumes, and several street parties. The festival culminates with a grand parade, which includes an array of floats traversing each city, taking place 12 days before the start of Greek Orthodox Lent.Â
February 20th to March 2nd
Island wide
THE MANDARIN FESTIVAL
The village of Dierona is hosting a two-day event that celebrates mandarins. The orange themed festival is being held on March 8th and 9th respectively. The festival will entertain visitors with live traditional performances and feature local delights, bites and liqueurs made from mandarins!Â
The Mandarin Festival
March 8th & 9th – 11.00 am
The village of Dierona
Tel: 99 409 938
THE WILD TULIP FESTIVAL
The village of Polemi, located in Paphos district is the only area on the island where tulips are grown. This annual festival once again celebrates this phenomenon on March 30th. The festival will entertain visitors with a whole host of activities and village fare. Several parallel events, workshops and parties will also be taking place throughout the village.
The Wild Tulip Festival
March 30th – 11.00 am
The Metochi Cultural Centre
The village of Polemi
THE CYPRUS FILM FESTIVAL
The 23rd edition of the Cyprus Film Days International Film Festival takes place once again. This festival of film highlights exceptional films from Cyprus and abroad. Film screenings, parallel events, workshops and parties will take place in Limassol and Nicosia.
April 4th to April 12th
Rialto Theatre, Limassol
Pallas Theatre, Nicosia
THE LEMON BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
taking place on April 6th in the village of Episkopi in the Limassol district, the Lemon Blossom Festival will give visitors the opportunity to taste and purchase lemon-based local sweets, beverages, jams, and preserves. This celebration of the lemon tree and its blossom will also offer some lovely examples of local folk art and homemade lemon-scented candles. The program will also include several workshops that allow for the participation of making drinks and local delicacies from lemons. Guests of the celebration will also be introduced to several village traditions. The event also offers a photo exhibition along with a folk art concert.
The Lemon Blossom Festival
April 6th – 11.00 am
Eleftherias Square
The village of Episkopi
THE FISH FESTIVAL POLIS CRYSOCHOUS
The picturesque Latsi harbour hosts Polis Chrysochous annual Fish Festival. This festival once again promises a day full of fun in the company of authentic seafood flavours whilst celebrating marine culture and the wealth of our seas. Free fresh fish and drinks will be offered to visitors during the event organised in collaboration with the restauranteurs of the picturesque port of Latchi. The festival will include a musical program with the participation of local performers and traditional Cypriot dances will be presented by neighbouring folklore societies. Local exhibitors will also showcase the region’s traditional products and demonstrate its traditional arts. Local fishermen will also be on hand to give a presentation of traditional fishing methods. The festival will also feature a flyboard show and children’s activities.
The Fish Festival
April 26th – 11.00 am
Port of Latsi, Polis Chrysochous
THE REFLECT TECH FESTIVAL
May brings the ‘Reflect Tech Festival’, to the Kolla Factory in Limassol for another grand meeting for start-ups and entrepreneurs on the island. Guest speakers and visitors will meet across five different stages to discuss ideas and trends connecting Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
May 15th & 16th
Kolla Factory, Limassol.
