Anthestiria Flower Festival

The next event in the list of most famous festivals in Cyprus is the Anthestiria Flower Festival. Anthestiria is derived from the Greek word anthos, which means "flower." In many cities and villages, flower festivals are held. The Anthestiria Flower Festival, commonly known as Flower Month, is based on an ancient celebration held in Athens in honor of Dionysus, the god of theater. It was also regarded as a celebration of spirits, plants, and flowers, as well as the rebirth of man and nature.

Exhibitions, flower markets, and shows are all part of the festival. The flower parade, which features magnificently painted floats and pedestrians carrying flowers, is the major attraction of Anthestiria. The Anthestiria Flower Festivals in Cyprus now have a similar concept to those of antiquity. The Anthestiria celebrations in Larnaka are normally conducted in May along the famed coastal promenade, where tourists may view a powerful, colorful flower march.

When: May

Where: Many cities