Paphos People

Hi I need some advice, I know there is a carnival on sat 13th in Paphos but what do i do where do i go and and what time ????? i cant seem to find any onfo on it , its the first one ive been here for I have been told to get some fancy dress costumes but thats all I know can anyone shed any light on it for me ??????oh and Monday is something called Green Monday something equally puzzling what do I do then???? I have kids and want to get involved in whats about but I am a bit clueless .Being from Up North I am more used to Whit Walks Brass Bands and Morris men lol xx

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love Carol xx

Hi Carol, the carnival goes along the road where Cyta is, and the Town Hall, and I believe it sets off at 3pm. Green Monday is wonderful, it's the last "blow out" foodwise before the onset of Lent. All the Cypriots (and lots of ex pats) gather at the various beaches and have barbequeus, picnics and fun and fly kites. You can get kits from all over, but speaking from experience I would recommend the Traditional shape, not the fancy threepenny bit shaped ones

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Jean

Retirement - harder work than working - But much more fun

Does anyone know the origin of flying kites on Green Monday?

I as sure don't know!!

The answer to this question is really just because flying a kite is an age old tradition associated with festivals both in Cyprus and across the world. But in addition to being a simple form of entertainment for all ages, flying kites also has a symbolic meaning in keeping with the start of Lent.

Just as the kite soars high above the ground, breaking free from being held down and enjoying the fresh wind as it climbs higher and higher, so the Christian can use the period of Lent to breathe in the fresh spring air and reflect on new experiences to be captured as the spring season begins.

Either way, now you know why every shop is selling kites in the run up to Green Monday!

Happy kite flying day!

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Molly

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