22/09/2016
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During the months of September and October , the wine villages organise various events dedicated to wine and its products. During these events people can observe the making of palouzes and shoushoukkos at the venues and be offered various delicacies made of grapes. At the same time, there are competitions, wine tasting, and entertainment shows (including folk music,theatre productions,and revival of old traditional customs)Visitors can learn about the traditional houses of the villages, the local museums, churces, and other sights.…5 Beautiful Cyprus Winegrowing Villages to visit for a Perfect Day out Head up the foothills of the Troodos Mountains that rise above the seaside town of Limassol and a paradisaical setting awaits: slopes of shimmering green with vineyards that bask in the sun’s rays, cobbled buildings that tell tales of days gone by, dirt roads that lead to the most gorgeous nature trails weaving their way through countryside begging to be explored, and quaint museums shedding light on the area’s glorious winemaking history.
Vasa Koilaniou
– Traditional ppalouzes will be prepared on site and offered free of charge to all visitors.
– Demonstration of traditional arts & crafts.
Vasa Koilaniou Village
Venue: Community Square (16.30)
– Traditional ppalouzes will be prepared on site and offered free of charge to all visitors.
– Demonstration of traditional arts & crafts.
-Traditional music and dance performance.
– Children’s cornenr
Open air market of traditional products from the community.
– Guided walk in the village – educational museum – icon museum – caves of St. Timonas and Saint Barnabas and the church of the village.
Lofou
– Traditional ppalouzes will be prepared on site and offered free of charge to all visitors.
– Demonstration of traditional arts & crafts.
– Traditional music and dance performance.
Lofou Village
– Exhibition of traditional products.
– Traditional ppalouzes will be prepared on site and offered free of charge to all visitors.
– Demonstration of traditional arts & crafts.
– Traditional music and dance performance.
Orienteering event
Visit to the church of the village which will remain open to visitors during the event.
Arsos
– Music and dance performance.
– Open air market with local products.
– Traditional ppalouzes will be offered free of charge to all visitors.
Arsos Village
Venue community square (16:00)
– Music and dance performance.
– Open air market with local products.
– Traditional ppalouzes will be offered free of charge to all visitors.
– Photography exhibition.
– Visits to the byzantine church of St. Philip, the icon museum of St. Mariamni, the folk art museum and local traditional houses which will remain open to visitors during the event.
Vouni
– Preparation of ppalouzes and free tasting.
– Open air market with local products.
– Folklore music and dance performance
– Guide tour to the church of Timios Prodromos to the olive mill, the folk art museum, and old fountains and tiny paths of picturesque Vouni.
Koilani
-Theatrical performance by the drama and dance groups of the Koilaniotes association.
– Demonstration of traditional arts & crafts.
Koilani Village
Venue: Community square (15:00)
-Theatrical performance by the drama and dance groups of the Koilaniotes association.
– Demonstration of traditional arts & crafts.
– Zivania distillation process.
– Open air market with local products.
Visit to the museums, wineries and churches of the village which will remain open to visitors during the event.