Paphos Life

Hopes the annual grand opera in the square of the Medieval Castle of Kato Pafos would take place in September as was the custom for two decades have been dashed.

The hope was raised after the recent placing of portable stands at the Castle’s square but town officials said these were for the upcoming concert by Greek singer Costas Hadjis.

And informed sources also told Philenews the very popular international opera which was part of the annual Paphos Aphrodite Festival in September is now a thing of the past.

https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/news/lo ... -the-past/

Paphos Aphrodite Festival to return in 2024, mayor confirms

Paphos mayor Phedonas Phedonos on Friday confirmed that the Paphos Aphrodite Festival will return in 2024 despite fears that it may be scrapped for good.

Hosted for almost two decades in the square of the castle of Kato Paphos, the Paphos Aphrodite Festival has not been organised since 2019.

Initially shuttered due to the Covid-19 pandemic, reports stated that this year’s performance is not going ahead due to procedural issues.

https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/08/18/paph ... -confirms/