March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Музыкальные воскресенья

MUSICAL SUNDAYS AND MORE...

A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Laaka and Pafos.

March 2

Зеленый понедельник (50 дней до греческой Пасхи)

GREEN MONDAY (50 days before the Greek Easter)

The first day of Lent, is a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty days fasting period, during which Christians prepare themselves to receive the Redeemer, shunning meat and dairy products and living on a vegetarian diet.

Events and activities take place in all towns and villages:

AGIA NAPA: Cape Gkreko

LARNAKA: Tekke Grove

PAFOS: Kato Pafos (Faros Bead)

PERVOLIA VILLAGE: Rigena Medieval Tower (Laaka District)

POLIS: Polis Municipal Beach

March 6-8

32-й Международный Троодосский лыжный чемпионат 2009

32nd TROODOS INTERNATIONAL FIS RACES 2009

Organised by the Cyprus Ski Federation at Dias Slope, Troodos

Tel: 22449837, e-mail: csf@cyprusski.com, website: www.cyprusski.com

March 6 - 8

9-й фестиваль современного танца

9th PLATFORM OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Cyprus' greatest contemporary dance event: this is a unique opportunity for the public to acquaint itself with the latest works of Cypriot choreographers and dancers.

Organisers: The Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Rialto Theatre

Venue: Rialto Theatre in Lemesos (Limassol), (tel. 77777745)

March 8

Велочемпионат "Кубок солнечного Кипра" №3

Cycling Race - "CYPRUS SUNSHINE CUP #3"

Mountain bike and cycling races - events in Cyprus with world class riders participating, organised by the Cyprus Cycling Federation.

For further information: tel. 99 694900, e-mail: info@cytanet.com.cy, website: www.mtbcyprus.com

March 13- 15

"Кипрское ралли" Международное ралли ФИА

"CYPRUS RALLY" FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP

The Cyprus Rally is one of the world's most exciting motor sports events, organized by the Cyprus Automobile Association.

For further information: tel: 22 313233, email: info@caa.com.cy website: www.caa.com.cy

March 29

Международный открытый марафон

GSO - INTERNATIONAL OPEN MARATHON

The Gymnastic Club "TA OLYMPIA" (GSO), is hosting for a third consecutive year an Inteational Open Marathon that will take place in Lemesos (Limassol). This event is under the auspices of the Cyprus Amateur Athletics Federation.

For further information: tel. 25 387370, email: gsolympia@cytanet.com.cy

March

Культурная зима Айя-Напа-Паралимни

AGIA NAPA / PARALIMNI CULTURAL WINTER

Dance and music performances organised every Thursday by the Agia Napa Municipality and every Friday by the Paralimni Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.