24/06/2024
Today is a public holiday here in Cyprus. The day is “Kataklysmos” (Water Festival) and is a religious and popular feast celebrated in Cyprus.
“Kataklysmos”, which means flood, is found in the book of Genesis and in the Greek myth of Deukalion. In both cases, it refers to the destruction by flood of almost all-living creatures in order to give birth to a new and moral generation.
Celebrations include various games, swimming competitions, boat races, performances of folk dances, competitions of popular traditional songs known as “tsattista”, live music performances by famous Greek and Cypriot singers. The most popular custom of “Kataklysmos” is the throwing of water to one another (symbolises the purification of the body and soul) so be aware!
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