06 Feb 2024
Did you know? Patchouli
Patchouli is a species of flowering plant in the family commonly called the mint or deadnettle family.
30 Jan 2024
Did you know? The Copts in Cyprus
The Copts are an ethno-religious group that primarily inhabit the area of modern Egypt, where they are the largest Christian …
23 Jan 2024
Did you know? Les fêtes de Paphos
Les fêtes de Paphos (The Festivals of Paphos) is an opera-ballet in three acts by the French composer …
16 Jan 2024
Did you know? The mulberry tree
Cyprus was famous for its silk production. Silkworms were fed on mulberry leaves from trees which could be found all …
09 Jan 2024
Did you know? Orchis Αnatolica var. troodi
The Orchis Αnatolica var. troodi species is endemic to Cyprus.
02 Jan 2024
Did you know? Limassol
Limassol boasts of interesting achievements. The people of that port claim to be more friendly, more cultured and more internationally …
26 Dec 2023
Did you know? Sir Hugh Foot
Sir Hugh Foot, the last Governor of Cyprus, while leaving the island remembered that the 16th of August 1960 …
19 Dec 2023
Did you know? Commandaria
Upon arrival in 1911, Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams, his Lady and Harry Luke set about to explore Government House …
12 Dec 2023
Did you know? Colocynth
Citrullus colocynthis has many names. In Turkey, it is known as Abu Jahl's melon, whereas elsewhere, it is known …
05 Dec 2023
Did you know? Bayram
The end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, is marked by a three-day feast known as the Lesser or Sheker …
28 Nov 2023
Did you know? The relic of the Holy Cross
In 1760, Abbe Giovanni Mariti described Lefkara as a beautiful village with a church dedicated to the Holy Cross. He …
21 Nov 2023
Did you know? Dance in Cyprus
References to dancing in Cyprus are primarily found in descriptions of marriages, feasts, paniyria (celebrations of religious feasts), and other …
14 Nov 2023
Did you know? Orgeat syrup or Soumada
Originally made from grain - it got its name from the French word orge, meaning “barley” - orgeat syrup …
07 Nov 2023
Did you know? Boza
Boza or bosa, is a fermented beverage originating from the Middle East. It is made by fermenting various grains: …
31 Oct 2023
Did you know? Hemp sweaters
During the British period, the women of Famagusta kept their selves busy by knitting sweaters. They saw the British …
24 Oct 2023
Did you know? Charles Fullwood
Upon the arrival of the British to Cyprus in 1878, the Illustrated London News and The Graphic magazines recruited …
17 Oct 2023
Did you know? Salukis
During the medieval period the hounds of Cyprus, were none other than the Salukis, the famous dogs of the …
10 Oct 2023
Did you know? Ziziphus mauritiana
Ziziphus mauritiana is an evergreen shrub. The fruit is of variable shape and size, it can be oval, or round, …
03 Oct 2023
Did you know? Meaning of flowers
Flowers often have symbolism or meanings. In Cyprus, we have some very loved wildflowers which cover the mountains during winter. …
26 Sep 2023
Did you know? Silkworms
In China, there is a legend that the discovery of the silkworm's silk was first invented by the wife …
19 Sep 2023
Did you know? Brides for sale
During the mid-war years, Cyprus suffered from poverty, especially in the remote villages. It was then that many Turkish …
12 Sep 2023
Did you know? Features of Government House
While building the Government House, the British wanted to incorporate architectural features from all over Cyprus. Thus, the main portico …
05 Sep 2023
Did you know? The Seven Pillars of Islam
The Seven Pillars of Islam
29 Aug 2023
Did you know? Tas or bath bowl
The "Tas" is an indispensable Hamam accessory. Traditionally you scoop the water in the Hamam for the shower. At …