The first day of Lent, is a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty day
fasting period, during which Christians prepare themselves to receive the Redeemer, shunning meat and
dairy products and living on a vegetarian diet. Events and activities take place in all towns and villages.
For further information please contact the Deputy Ministry Tourist Information Offices at:
+357 25362756/25421316/24654322/26932841/23721796
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