Aquatic Destinations
Religious and Cultural events
Epiphany Day (6 January)
Epiphany is a Christian holiday observed on January 6 and celebrates the
revelation of God in human form through Jesus Christ. The villagers
attend mass at the Sts. Konstantinos and Eleni’s church and then proceed
to the fishing port to participate in the Great Blessing of the sea.
Volunteers dive into the sea and try to recover the cross thrown into
the sea by the priest. Tradition holds that whoever catches the cross
has good luck for the rest of the year!
Easter Celebration
If you wish to experience Greek Orthodox Easter celebrations then you
mustn’t miss the Easter celebrations organized by the Community Council
of Kato Pyrgos. Easter, or “Pascha” in Greek, is a major Greek Orthodox
holiday and people celebrate the Passion, the Crucifixion, the Burial
and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. On Good Friday,
young girls go to the church to decorate the Epitaph with flowers from
the fields and gardens. On Holy Saturday women bake the traditional
cheese pie “flaouna”. The traditional bonfire “Lambratzia” is set up in
the village square where according to tradition Judas is burned as a
punishment for his betrayal.
On Easter Sunday fair the village square hosts traditional games who
everyone can participate, such as egg and spoon racing, potato sack
racing or “sakoulodromies” in Greek, donkey-racing, cycling, “ziziros”
(traditional game), futsal games, wrestling games and so many more…
Holy Spirit Day (Kataklismos)
The Holy Spirit Day is always celebrated 7 weeks after the Greek
Orthodox Easter. During that day, the Community of Kato Pyrgos organizes
festive events with live Cypriot music, dancing and free traditional
Cypriot food for all visitors.
The youngsters of the village and everyone young at heart go to the
square with water guns and water bubbles for the traditional water
fight!! Everyone is welcome to play and enjoy!
Summer events
(between July and August)
Every summer the Community of Kato Pyrgos organizes cultural events by
inviting musical groups, singers and dancers from other parts of Cyprus
as well as from other countries. There are many unforgettable nights
that will make you want to return to Kato Pyrgos!
Assumption of Virgin Mary
(1st – 18th August)
The celebration fair or “Panygiri” is carried out every year from the
1st till 18th of August in the village square. It has been organized for
the past 30 years and comprises one of the major cultural events of the
Community of Kato Pyrgos. Vendors from around Cyprus come to sell their
products on their stands. You can taste traditional “loukoumades” and
delicious “ofto kleftiko” (potatoes and meat cooked in a traditional
oven)!!!! You can smell it in the air! Before you leave, do not forget
to buy traditional “soutzouko”, a delight made using grape juice and
walnuts or almonds, “tsamarela” smoked meat and dry figs!
Annual festival of Tylliria
Another event during summertime is the Annual festival of Tylliria
organized in Kato Pyrgos. Music, bands, theatrical performances, dancing
groups from all over Europe attend and perform!
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