29th Pastelli Festival 2017

Sat Sep 09, 2017

19:00 to 23:00

Location

Anogyra Village
Limassol

Description

Anogyra village was once a main carob-grower and it is still very famous for its traditional sweet ‘Pasteli’, which is made from carob syrup, and it is produced traditionally in the village. The custom of Pasteli making is celebrated annually in September, with the Pasteli Festival, that features the sweet, being made in the traditional way, along with local food, buns with carob, and a programme of folkloric entertainment.

The Pastelli Festival has become an institution and this year will be celebrated for the 29th consecutive time, on Saturday, September 9.

Visitors may taste the Pastelli, watch a making demonstration and also enjoy Cypriot music by the traditional band of Michalis Hatzimichael and Vasiliki Hadjiadamou.

Venue: Anogyra village (in the courtyard of the school

Entrance including food: 13 Euro / Children: 8 Euro

In Anogyra guests may visit the Pastelli museum, the Olive-Park - Oleastro, the church of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), and the winery. The village is also a perfect destination for agrotourism.