The Statos Agios Photios Rural Festival
More Baskets
The last stall we found was another basket seller. They sure beat plastic bags.
Free Food
Having visited all the stalls, I decided to check out the nosebag. There were a variety of traditional local food on offer. These Cypriot Cookies in Grape Syrup were quite nice.
Plenty of Seating
The local restaurants and bars had laid out loads of tables and chairs, so people could eat the free food in comfort.
The Band Begins
I headed back to the stage area, as I wanted to take some 360 panorama shots as well. I will publish them later. As I started, the first act began to play. I would have stayed to see all the acts, but my family were now hungry and hankering for their lunch (with free puds!) so I had to content myself with watching these people perform for a while.
Cyprus Parking
On the way back to the car, I had to smile at how much the parking had deteriorated since we arrived. Cars were now parked everywhere, and more were still arriving. If you visit a village festival, be it in Statos Agios Photios, Polemi, or wherever, you are always better off parking on the outskirts and walking in, unless you know a handy back-road. If you opt to park as close as you can, you may find yourself blocked in for hours.
These village festivals are great events, and well worth your time. They aren't necessarily promoted in the English-speaking press, but they will be signs and banners for them in the weeks prior to the event, so keep an eye out for them!
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