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The word 'Kataklismos' means flood, its origin is believed to come from biblical events that describe the flooding of land. As with every year, the Paralimni Municipality organises events to celebrate and remember this event.

The programme begins on Saturday, May 23 at 8.00pm (20.30hrs) and ends with an Award Ceremony for the winners of the days swimming  races.

The full programme is as follows:

Saturday, May 22: Lefkolla Square, Protaras Avenue

8.00pm (20.30hrs): Traditional dances and songs

Traditional Poems "Tsiattista"

Sunday, May 23: Fig Tree Bay, Protaras

8.00pm (20.00hrs): Traditional music with a flute and traditional songs.

8.30pm (20.30hrs): In Traditional Paths by Kyriacou Pelagia and Michael Hadjimichael's music group "Anatolili Mesogios"

8.45pm (20.45hrs): A Youngsters group called "Grounded"

9.00pm (21.00hrs): Welcoming speech by the Mayor of Paralimni Mr. Andreas Evanggelou, then the Minister of Trade and final the Reverend Bishop of Constantine - Famagusta Mr. Vassilios

Followed by Fireworks

9.15pm (21.00hrs): Live concert with Nikos Kourkoulis and his band.

Monday, June 8

7.00am (07.00hrs): Mass at the Church of Ayia Trias (Holy Trinity). The service will be conducted by the Most Reverend Bishop of Constantine - Famagusta Mr. Vassilios

9.00am (09.00hrs): Blessing of the waters at Ayias Trias Bay

10.00am (10.00hrs): Demonstration and swimming contests by the Nautical Club Konstantias. Medals will be given to the first three winners.