Overview
According to Greek Orthodox tradition kataklysmos, meaning flood, derives from the Bible’s tale of Noah’s flood. In Cyprus, it is traditionally the start of summer season, and folklore celebrations are held in all coastal cities with this religious and popular festival.
Limassol is holding its own festivities over three days at Molos Promenade by the sea organized by the Limassol Muncipality. On the 26th, 27th and 28th of May, the coastal promenade will be filled with music, traditional performances and activities for all. Over the last three years, Limassol Municipality has re-introduced the tradition of ‘Pamporo’ which refers to a boat ride moved with oars our ancestors used to do to see big ships at sea. Today, a modern boat trip is organized to see the city from the water.
If in Limassol, don’t miss out on the Kataklysmos celebrations as they are a great way to experience the local culture and customs.
Full program:
Saturday 26th May at the pier (opposite BLUE cafe)
20.30
Traditional dances from Thessaly (Greece) by Folklore Research Group
21:30
Cypriot dances and tsiattista (traditional folk songs) by Polemidia Cultural Group “Zydros”
Sunday 27th May
SALONE Boat rides
See the city from the sea with rides happening at 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 & 21:00. Tickets are €5 for adults & €2 for children up to 12 years old. The money collected will go to social institutions.
20:00 at Seaside Park Theatre
Karagiozis Shadow theatre from Yiannis Pafios
20:30 at the pier (opposite BLUE cafe)
Live concert with singers Costa Macedona and Yiota Nega, accompanied by an orchestra
Monday 28th May
20:30 at the pier (opposite BLUE cafe)
A performance of traditional dances, songs and poems based on the tradition of Kataklysmos. The show is held by Dionysos Cultural and Dance Society of Limassol, Antama Music Group, Traditional Poets & Musicians and performancer Mihalis Tterlikkas.
21:00 – 23:00 at Old Port Pier
Astronomy night by the House of Science and Limassol Municipality observing the stellar bodies of the moon, Venus and Jupiter, getting to know constellations and a brief discussion of astronomy.
For any updates or queries you can contact the Municipality at +357 25745919
