National traditions of Cyprus. Habits, mentality and the way of living

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A major part of festive events within the festival takes place in the harbor and in the Poseidon Avenue. According to one of the theories the moment of the festival establishment dates back to ancient times. Later on the holiday was identified with Dionysus. However during the fest in the ancient Greece offerings were brought to other gods and idols as well and to Aphrodite and Demeter in particular. The theme of the festival is rather simple. It is held to celebrate spring coming. As many … Read more

Cypriots are hardworking people, but also know how to rest very well; natives prefer to spend evenings with the whole family in taverns. They are very musical and adore their national motives and dances. By the way, a family is of a great importance here. Men, from a young age, are determined to marry once in a lifetime and a wedding is one of the most traditional moments of the local life. Weddings are celebrated according to long-established rules and traditions. The bride's father ensures … Read more

In addition to wine tasting, the event program includes a variety of tours, workshops and educational lectures. Everyone is welcome to visit famous wineries and cellars, learn a lot of things about methods of manufacture and storage of wines, as well as get an advice from experienced wine makers. The festival features music and theater performances; this colorful national holiday is simply impossible to imagine without merry old songs. Musical accompaniment of such events is usually … Read more

Natives believe wine to be their national drink; it has being produced here following the unique recipe for several centuries. Wine can be named one of the top national treasures; without this drink any meal is impossible, and, especially, the festive one. Foreigners often compare the local cuisine to Arabic, as some sorts of meat delicacies, among which shish kebab is the most popular, are also common here. Locals are very laborous, but they also celebrate bright holidays. During the year, a … Read more

One of the largest and most significant religious holidays for locals is Easter, preparations for which take several weeks. Solemn services are held in all city churches, followed by a series of entertainment programs. On the city streets, they organize musical and folk performances, fairs, and interesting competitions. It'd be interesting to visit Nicosia for Christmas holidays, as it is accompanied by lots of interesting local traditions. For this holiday, it is customary to buy new clothes … Read more
