12th TRADITIONAL SHEEP & GOAT HALLOUMI FESTIVAL
Multi-purpose centre and surrounding square, Prastio, Avdimou, Limassol district
3 May - 11am - 7pm
Under the auspices of President of the District Local Government Organisations: Mr. Yiannis Tsouloftas
The picturesque, and spotlessly clean, village of Prastio (Avdimou), honors every aspect of the history and culture of halloumi, for another year, with a purely themati take you on a gastronomic, historical and religious journey, while experienced instructors will give unique experiences to the children.
The halloumi made with sheep and goat’s milk, is considered the flag of authentic Cypriot cuisine and a part of the cultural heritage of Cyprus. Its history to the depths of the centuries, making it one of the oldest cheeses in the world. Its production is directly linked to the traditional rural life and social solidarity that characterizes the community of Prastio (Avdimou).
Halloumi is history. Halloumi is culture.
In addition to the rich traditional gastronomy, and the live music, the festival provides the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the nearby chapel of St. John the Theologian, where Father Athenodoros will talk to you about the history and art of iconography.
The halloumi Festival is organized by the Community Council and all the organized groups of the village. and the gold sponsor is the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
Program
12 .00 Opening Ceremony, twinning with the municipality of kardista
12 .30 Traditional Dances, live Music
15 .00 Musical Program Traditional dances with the band ENORA
17.00 Folklore Poems
17.30 Musical Program with the band ENORA
19.00 Closing of the Festival
Experiential Gastronomy Activities
Halloumi Making Demonstration Tasting
Trahanas experiential workshop
Thematic Children Activities - 12.00- 19.00 Skill development for children with experienced trainers
Our small farm-Experiential activity with lambs
Wellness Activities
Rebirth of the tradition of the village to use milk for face beauty and protect the skin from the sun.
Religious Activities
Pilgrimage to the church of Agios Ioannis the Theologian, and acquaintance with Father Athenodoros, the hagiographer of the village.
Get to know the village
A tour of the historic part of the village, by a small train
Thirty exhibitors, halloumi producers of the region, traditional gastronomy, cosmetics,
arts and crafts on the theme of halloumi. Traditional food and drinks and hospitality.
Organizers: Golden Sponsor: all the organized groups of the village
Information: 99410520
