About the festival
Monagri, Limassol, is preparing to host for the third year the Annual Palouze, Sioufioukkou, and Commandaria Festival, a celebration dedicated to beloved Cypriot flavors and local tradition.
On Sunday, October 25, 'Aristos Kafkaris' Square will be filled from 11:00 to 17:00 with aromas, music, dances, and activities, in an event with free admission for everyone.
The day will begin at 10:00 with the preparation and making of palouze, while at 11:00, the Shadow Theatre takes over with the 'Paphos Shadow Theatre Workshop'.
At 12:00, traditional dances will be presented by the 'Diplogefyro' Group of Trimiklini, followed by Cypriot traditional music from the 'Limassol Folklore Group'.
The music program continues at 14:30 with Sofoklis Panayiotou on violin and vocals, Panikos Nicolaides on laouto and vocals, and Makis Chrysostomou on vocals.
At 15:00, greetings and speeches will take place, followed at 15:15 by Cypriot dances presented by the 'Limassol Folklore Group'.
The program also includes a pottery workshop for all ages with Maria Michael, as well as the impressive Scythe Dance by Savvas Theodorou (Mr. Drepani), a Guinness World Record holder.
Following this, 'ETOUS PALE' will present 'tsiattismata' (Cypriot poetic duels), and the event will conclude with music and dance, with audience participation.
Naturally, traditional flavors could not be absent from such a celebration. Visitors will have the opportunity to taste palouze and Commandaria, while stalls with traditional products and food will be operating on site.
The 3rd Annual Palouze, Sioufioukkou, and Commandaria Festival is organized by the Monagri Community Council and is held under the auspices of the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Evi Tsolaki. The grand sponsor is the Deputy Ministry of Culture and the sponsor is LOEL Winery.
Information:
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 'Aristos Kafkaris' Square, Monagri, Limassol, 11:00–17:00. Free admission.