Dazzling Limassol Carnival is Cyprus 's liveliest event . The Carnival `` monarch '' in 2013 was the `` Queen of crisis ... and bliss '' -- a reminder to keep smiling even during difficult times . Roots may go back to festival of Dionysus , ancient god of wine . The carnival has been held every year since the 19th century and attracts thousands of visitors from all over Cyprus. Angela Merkel had her own float last year .
Dazzling Limassol Carnival is Cyprus 's liveliest event . Roots may go back to festival of Dionysus , ancient god of wine . The carnival has been held every year since the 19th century and attracts thousands of visitors from all over Cyprus. Angela Merkel had her own float last year .