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Is it too soon to get into the festival spirit? It seems not as dozens of annual \u2013 and new \u2013 festivals are already filling up May\u2019s calendar. From seasonal village celebrations and classic car conventions to environmental festivals and music fiestas, next month is a busy one!<\/p>\n

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Agros Rose Festival
\nReturning once again is the Agros Rose Festival with the village sharing its pride and joy \u2013 the fragrant pink rose. Two weekends will entertain Agros visitors with hands-on experiences, music and dance performances and visits to local rose producers. On May 11, 12, 18 and 19, the festival will showcase how rose is distilled to make the famous Agros rosewater while an exhibition on roses and stalls feature traditional local produce.
\nAgros Rose Festival<\/strong>
\nAnnual festival with workshops, exhibitions, tours, performances and more. May 11, 12, 18 and 19. Agros village, Limassol district. www.facebook.com\/agrosrosefest<\/p>\n

Classic Car Festival
\nLovers of antique cars and motorcycles will gather at Finikoudes in Larnaca on May 12 for the annual Classic Car Festival. Following last year\u2019s festival with over 400 Classic Cars and over 100 Classic Motorcycles, the festival returns for its 5th<\/sup> edition. Besides showcasing beautiful and rare automobiles, the event also has a charitable cause as all money raised will be donated to the St George \u2013 Chistakis Hassapis Foundation and the I Have a Dream charity.
\nClassic Car Festival<\/strong>
\n5th <\/sup>edition. May 12. Finikoudes, Larnaca. 9am-8pm. Free entrance
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\nAkrotiri Spring Festival
\nAlso happening on May 12 is the Akrotiri Spring Festival, a unique event dedicated to the environmental and cultural importance of Akrotiri Peninsula by Terra Cypria and BirdLife Cyprus. From 8.45am, the festival\u2019s agenda will entice visitors with a rich selection of participatory events. From bird ringing and guided hiking to baskestry and cyanotype workshops for the whole family, the festival returns for its second edition with the aim to promote the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Akrotiri Peninsula.
\nAkrotiri Spring Festival<\/strong>
\n2nd<\/sup> edition of outdoor interactive festival. May 12. Akrotiri Peninsula, Limassol. 8.45am-5.30pm. www.visitakrotiri.cy\/el\/plan-your-visit\/festivals\/\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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The Agros Rose Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Love the Earth Festival
\nOne more festival with an environmental focus will happen on May 12. Let\u2019s Make Cyprus Green Again will host the Love the Earth Festival at Molos Park in Limassol presenting a day of green-themed activities. Local organisations will take part, upcycling workshops and a clothing swap market will be on while educational games and stalls with environmentally-friendly products are set up. The festival will also celebrate the installation of the first water refill station at Molos seafront, a significant milestone for the Refill Cyprus campaign. This station will provide the public with free, filtered, and chilled water, contributing to the reduction of plastic bottle pollution.
\nLove the Earth Festival<\/strong>
\nOne-day festival by Let\u2019s Make Cyprus Green. May 12. Molos Park, Limassol. 10.30am-4.30pm. Free entrance
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\nCyprus Comedy Festival
\nThe first edition of this four-day event on May 16 to 19 will gather comedians from Greece and Cyprus to present a series of stand-up comedy shows in Nicosia and Limassol. The festival will kick off at the Strovolos Municipal Theatre with the acclaimed Greek comedian Katerina Vrana. The next three nights will take place at Ypsonas Municipal Theatre and will include open mic contests, a line-up of comedians, a live podcast episode of IstoriKon and a party. A three-day workshop by Stelios Anatolitis and Panagiotis Koudas will also take place.
\nCyprus Comedy Festival<\/strong>
\n1st<\/sup> edition with stand-up shows, open mic contests, a workshop and more. May 16-19. Strovolos Municipal Theatre, Nicosia and Ypsonas Municipal Theatre, Limassol. Information and tickets at www.motioncomedy.com
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\nFemme Fest
\nPromoting the discussion of gender issues, stereotypes and giving a platform to women from all walks of life is the 3rd<\/sup> Femme Fest on May 18 and 19. Held once more at the Nicosia Municipal Gardens by the Women\u2019s Movement Pogo, this empowering festival will host discussions on women\u2019s reproductive rights, sex education, women\u2019s professional advancement, the impact of wars on women and more. Workshops on gender violence, gender stereotypes and social roles, obstetric violence and menopause will take place as the park fills with over 50 organisations presenting their work on the matter.
\n3rd<\/sup> Femme Fest<\/strong>
\nFestival with discussions, workshops, events and kiosks on women issues. May 18-19. Nicosia Municipal Gardens, Nicosia. 4.30pm-11pm. www.femmefestcy.com<\/p>\n

The end of May will welcome even more festivals around Cyprus. Vegan Fam Flavours<\/strong> will return on May 25 celebrating vegan cuisine and lifestyle, the Limassol Street Food Festival<\/strong> on May 24-26 will gather foodies of all sorts, Reflect Festival<\/strong> on May 30 and 31 will highlight tech and enterpreunership advancements while the 6th<\/sup> Cyprus Accordion Festival<\/strong> unites musicians and fans at Agios Theodoros, Larnaca on May 31 to June 2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

– Dozens of annual and new festivals are filling up May’s calendar.
\n– The Agros Rose Festival will take place on May 11, 12, 18, and 19 in Agros village, Limassol district.
\n– The Classic Car Festival will be held on May 12 at Finikoudes, Larnaca.
\n– The Akrotiri Spring Festival will also take place on May 12 at Akrotiri Peninsula, Limassol.
\n– The Love the Earth Festival will be held on May 12 at Molos Park, Limassol.
\n– The Cyprus Comedy Festival will take place from May 16 to 19 in Nicosia and Limassol.
\n– The 3rd Femme Fest will be held on May 18 and 19 at Nicosia Municipal Gardens.
\n– Other festivals at the end of May include Vegan Fam Flavours, Limassol Street Food Festival, Reflect Festival, and the 6th Cyprus Accordion 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