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SUMMARY:6th Traditional Festival – Back to the Old Days: Flavours of Milk - 19.9.2026
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Traditional Festival “Back to the Old Days – Milk Flavours” is a unique celebration dedicated to Cypriot tradition\, gastronomic heritage and the promotion of local dairy products. The festival aims to revive the sights\, flavours\, sounds and traditional skills and arts of a bygone era\, offering visitors an authentic hands-on cultural experience that bridges the past with the present. \nThroughout the festival\, visitors will have the opportunity to watch live demonstrations of traditional dairy product making\, including Halloumi\, Anari cheese and Trahana\, as well as the preparation of traditional delicacies such as Anari and Halloumi pastries (Pourekia)\, Galaktoboureko and Rice Pudding. At the same time\, local producers’ stalls will showcase and offer traditional dairy products\, giving visitors the opportunity to discover\, taste and purchase authentic local products. \nInteractive activities for both children and adults will form an important part of the festival programme. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe the traditional milking process\, while a professional chef will lead an interactive culinary workshop where participants of all ages will actively prepare traditional milk-based delicacies. In addition\, a second guest chef will present creative culinary recipes featuring dairy products\, while visitors will enjoy complimentary tastings and refreshments kindly offered by Charalambides Christis\, highlighting the exceptional quality and unique flavour of Cypriot dairy products. \nThe festival will also revive important aspects of Cyprus’ folk heritage through live demonstrations of traditional crafts and occupations. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience pottery making\, the crafting of the traditional pithkiavli (Cypriot reed flute)\, the traditional craft of voufa\, the decoration of kolotzia gourds\, and the tailoring of traditional Cypriot waistcoats\, discovering skills that have been passed down from generation to generation and remain an integral part of Cyprus’ cultural identity. \nThe festive atmosphere will be enriched by live traditional Cypriot music and folk-dance performances\, creating an authentic cultural setting that will transport visitors “back to the old days” while celebrating the richness of Cyprus’ cultural heritage. \nThe festival aspires to become a landmark cultural and gastronomic event\, promoting local cuisine\, traditional crafts\, local producers and the cultural identity of the region\, while contributing to increased visitor numbers\, supporting the local economy and strengthening cultural tourism in rural Cyprus. \nThrough the collaboration of the Community Councils of Flasou and Linou\, the festival aims to establish itself as a significant annual celebration of Cypriot culture and gastronomy\, attracting visitors from across Cyprus and abroad. \n  \nFor the programme click here
URL:https://www.visitcyprus.com/event/6th-traditional-festival-back-to-the-old-days-flavours-of-milk-19-9-2026/
LOCATION:Schoolyard of Flasou–Linou Primary School\, 2 Markou Drakou Street\, Flasou\, 2843\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="%3A  Stelios Kallinos":MAILTO:k.s.flasou@cytanet.com.cy
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