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10/28/2009 - 10/28/2009Greek National Day (Ochi)
Nationwide,
Cyprus
The Greek National Day remembers the day in October 1940 when the Greek General Ioannis Metaxas answered a defiant 'ochi' ('no' in Greek) to Italy's request to cross the country en route to Russia. The answer pitted the nations against one another and forced the Italians to invade the island ultimately dragging Greece into the war. Greece celebrates its defiance with a series of national events, parades and church services.
Themes:
Spectacle
, History
, Culture
, Dance
, Music
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Throughout Cyprus
Nationwide, Cyprus
Contact Information:
Cyprus Tourism Organisation
PO Box 24535
Leoforos Lemesou 19
Nicosia
1390
Cyprus
Telephone: +357 22 691 100.
Email: cytour@cto.org.cy
Website: www.visitcyprus.org.cy
