DRAPETSONA 1922
A SONG THAT TELLS AN INTRIGUING STORY GREEK-SPEAKING REFUGEES It is a fact that mass human migration has occurred throughout history. It is also a fact that these journeys spawn…
THE UNIQUE CYPRIOT DIALECT OF GREEK ALSO KNOWN AS ‘KYPRIAKA’
A UNIQUE DIALECT FOR A UNIQUE PEOPLE A SPECIFIC VARIANT OF MODERN DAY GREEK Like Greece, the official language of the Republic of Cyprus is Greek. Cypriots, however, speak with…
WHO WERE THE PHOENICIANS OF CYPRUS?
AN ANCIENT CIVILISATION The Phoenicians were an ancient civilisation, originating from the region of modern-day Lebanon, parts of Syria and Israel. Known for their seafaring skills, trade networks, and unique…
THE INTRIGUING TALE OF THE MV DIMITRIOS II
A WATERY GRAVE AN ILL-FATED SHIP The ill-fated MV Dimitrios II is one of two notable recent Paphos shipwrecks that are both perched along the Paphos coastline. The other is…
KALLIKANTZAROI, A CYPRIOT FOLKTALE
EXPLORING A CHRISTMAS FOLK TALE Cypriot Folklore This particular Cypriot folktale encompasses a rich tapestry of myths and stories that are not only tied to superstition but also to religion.…
THE BRANDY SOUR STORY
CYPRUS’S UNOFFICIAL NATIONAL COCKTAIL BRANDY SOUR, FOREST PARK HOTEL, PLATRES WHAT GOES INTO A BRANDY SOUR? The Brandy Sour Story THE BARMAN, THE ROYAL & THE BOTTLE OF BRANDY The…