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Easter in Pentalia Village

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Easter in Pentalia Village

Have you ever experience Easter in a village? I can tell you that it is the best experience you can have in Cyprus! It is an experience which combines both food and entertainment. …

Why and how we fast

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Why and how we fast

The Orthodox, and not just the Greek Orthodox, have a tradition of fasting at specific times of the year. The longest period is the Lenten one which lasts 50 days whereas the Chris…

Easter in Cyprus and Russia

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Easter in Cyprus and Russia

On the eve of the great feast of the Resurrection of the Lord, let's talk a little about the differences between Easter in Cyprus and Russia. Of course, I am not an expert, but an …

Lageia

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Lageia

What a beautiful day of entertainment and joy in this tiny village of Lageia set in the foothills of the Troodos mountain range! It was Easter Monday (“Δευτέρα της Λαμπρής” in Gree…

"Flower Festival 2019" in Larnaka!

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"Flower Festival 2019" in Larnaka!

And this year, Larnaka Municipality organises the feast " Anthestiria 2019" as part of the events for the Flower Festival. An institution especially loved in the city of Zenon. The…