Polemi Tulip Festival
The Polemi Tulip Festival is an annual event in the village, which celebrates the wonderful flowers that grow in some of the surrounding fields. It is a great way to grab a slice of Cypriot Village Life so let us show you around...
Central Square
The Tulip Festival is a popular event. Every year we advise visitors to park in one of the side streets away from the Metochi Tavern and walk down. If you head directly to it you will find the main square choc full of cars, as well as the ubiquitous Rambo Ice Cream Van.
Festival Fringe
Like the Edinburgh Festival, the Polemi Tulip Festival has a fringe event that clusters on the road up to the Metochi Cultural Centre. We shall take a look at these stalls after we have shown you the main event.
Welcome
Outside of the Metochi was the main Entrance Stall for the festival.
Learn The Lingo!
One thing that will become apparent if you attend a local village festival or fair, is that it helps to know a bit of Greek. The performances won't be in English, and the sign saying "Free Loukoumades" will otherwise pass you by (ΔΩΡΕΑΝ means free).
The Main Event
Inside the Cultural Centre there was a stage with plenty of seating around it. Beyond the seating area were more stalls. The lady in red appeared to be the Compere.
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