The Thirteenth Peyia Carob Festival

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Last Friday the 13th Carob Festival was held at Agios Georgios in Peyia, next to the famous church. We went there to film and photograph an evening of traditional music, dance and food.
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Mayor Of Akamas Hits Back Over 13th Carob Festival Row

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