Coverage: 20 September 2026. One verified cultural story from Cyprus’s countryside.
A Paphos village celebrates its farming heritage
Statos–Agios Fotios hosted its 14th rural festival, “In the Footsteps of Tradition”, on Sunday, 20 September. A Cyprus News Agency report carried by SigmaLive described demonstrations of traditional agricultural work, including grape harvesting and grape treading.
Visitors could discover local products such as soutzoukos, trahanas, tsamarélla, zivania, halloumi and anari. The community’s square offered a glimpse of the area’s food heritage and older farming practices.
Why it matters to visitors: this is inspiration for exploring the Paphos countryside through its food and living traditions, beyond the coast.
The festival has already taken place. For a future village visit, check opening times and any tasting or demonstration arrangements directly with local venues.
Sources
SigmaLive / Cyprus News Agency — report from the Statos–Agios Fotios festival, including the agriculture minister’s address. Published 20 September 2026, 16:35.
Cyprus Ministry of Agriculture — address at the 14th “In the Footsteps of Tradition” festival. Published 20 September 2026, 12:30.