Carnival season comes to Cyprus
Carnival is held across the world before the Lent for Easter, and likewise in Cyprus it is a few weeks filled with food and parties in all of the cities and regions across the island.
Traditionally, carnival begins two weeks before the Easter lent, and it is a time to dress in costumes, celebrate and eat ahead of the holiday. In Cyprus, pourekkia (pastries with cream, meat, or cheese) were made, and on the Thursday two weeks before Lent called, Tsiknopempti, meat is consumed for the last time before Easter.
Celebrations are held all over the island, and many locals choose to head to the beach or the mountains and make souvla on that Thursday.
During this time, celebrations are also held in many cities, with the biggest celebration being held in Limassol, which has a full program of events.
Limassol has released a full program of events, which can be seen here.
Paphos will also be hosting Carnival celebrations starting on February 28 with the entrance of the Carnival Queen at 17:30, who will be accompanied by dancers and the Paphos Philharmonic at Kennedy Square.
At 18:00 a party will begin, which will be followed by a concert by the group BONEY.
On March 8 at 20:00 a dance will be held at the Annabelle hotel, which will only be for adults in costumes. Entrance with food and unlimited drinks is €25.
A Carnival parade will be held on March 9 at 15:00 on Poseidonos Avenue.
The cultural service is taking reservation for the dance on March 8, and all interested individuals can call +357 26 932014.
Carnival events will also be held in Paralimni for the Ammochostos Carnival.
A Tsiknopempti celebration will be held at Ayios Georgios square on February 28 at 17:00, which will be followed by live music.
On March 10 the municipalities in the area will hold a Carnival parade on Protaras Avenue.
