The festival is dedicated to the centuries-old olive trees of Paramali and the olive oil produced in the village. Green cracked olives are also grown in Paramali. Olive oil plays an important role in Cypriot cuisine and is connected with the island’s history, culture, traditions and religious rites.During Venetian rule, Paramali was a royal estate. A large number of ancient olive trees grow in the village; they are part of the area’s cultural heritage and have become a symbol of the festival. The event features 30 exhibitors, producers, artists, educators and musicians. The producers represented include participants from 16 communities.The programme includes an introduction to olive…

The workshop “One Painting — a Thousand… Silences” with Alexia Viktoros is devoted to observing works of art and creating your own stories. Children will look at selected works, interpret them and depict them through mime, creating their own gallery.The images will then become the basis for a collaborative story. Participants will bring together ideas, characters and episodes to create an original fairy tale inspired by the living pictures they have made. The new fairy tale will be sent to all participants after the workshop.The workshop will take place on Saturday, 31 October 2026, from 10:30 to 12:00. It is intended for children aged 6 to 10 and will be conducted in Greek. The…