Press Release
Relive your sweetest and most beautiful memories… The familiar scents and the warmth of tradition, the childhood memories and stories told by grandparents. The traditions of Cyprus come to life at Alfamega Hypermarkets through customs, colours, flavours, music and dances. On Sunday, 28 September from 10:00am to 7:00 pm, the outdoor area of Alphamega Engomi will host the 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival titled “Cypriot and Authentic” and everyone is welcome to take part.
The aromas and flavours of Cypriot coffee, rose cordial with milk, warm palouze (grape jelly dessert), glytzista (fried sweet dough strips), halloumi and melodies of a pithkiavli (traditional Cypriot flute) will take the older generation on a trip down memory lane and introduce youngsters to the beauty of our traditions. Many of the Cypriot products will be complimentary and as usual, the feast would not be complete without souvla and slow-roasted kleftiko (lamb), bringing friends around the table in the courtyard, like the old days.
Visitors will actively participate in this festival. Young and old alike will have the opportunity to play traditional games such as ziziros and sack races as well as make dolls from lavender, meet Mr Hambis with his pithkiavli and Mr Antrikkos with his vourkes (goatskin bag traditionally used by shepherds) and learn something about their art. Visitors will also get to hear fairytales as told by grandmothers to their grandchildren, with voices that keep the soul of our country alive.
And since no festival is complete without music and dance, Vasiliki Hadjiadamou and her unique voice will elevate the celebration to an unforgettable experience. The day will be filled with live traditional melodies and songs that have remained unchanged over time, passed on from one generation to another.
Alphamega Hypermarkets is organising this festival to bring the community back together, like in the old days, when the courtyard was a meeting place and hospitality brought people together. Because tradition is not just about flavours and customs; it is a way of life, memory, and continuity, it is the love of sharing with your neighbour. It is genuine respect for the country and its people.
Join us at the 1st Cypriot Tradition Festival “Cypriot and Authentic” on Sunday, 28 September at the grounds of Alphamega Hypermarket in Engomi and enjoy an authentic experience that will take you on a journey to a Cyprus that knows how to celebrate, entertain, and sing.
Admission is free. We look forward to seeing you there. Kopiaste!
Alphamega Hypermarkets: Reviving the Cypriot tradition within us!
