26 Dec 2023

Did you know? Sir Hugh Foot

Sir Hugh Foot, the last Governor of Cyprus, while leaving the island remembered that the 16th of August 1960 …

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19 Dec 2023

Did you know? Commandaria

Upon arrival in 1911, Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams, his Lady and Harry Luke set about to explore Government House …

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12 Dec 2023

Did you know? Colocynth

Citrullus colocynthis has many names. In Turkey, it is known as Abu Jahl's melon, whereas elsewhere, it is known …

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05 Dec 2023

Did you know? Bayram

The end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, is marked by a three-day feast known as the Lesser or Sheker …

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28 Nov 2023

Did you know? The relic of the Holy Cross

In 1760, Abbe Giovanni Mariti described Lefkara as a beautiful village with a church dedicated to the Holy Cross. He …

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21 Nov 2023

Did you know? Dance in Cyprus

References to dancing in Cyprus are primarily found in descriptions of marriages, feasts, paniyria (celebrations of religious feasts), and other …

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14 Nov 2023

Did you know? Orgeat syrup or Soumada

Originally made from grain - it got its name from the French word orge, meaning “barley” - orgeat syrup …

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07 Nov 2023

Did you know? Boza

Boza or bosa, is a fermented beverage originating from the Middle East. It is made by fermenting various grains: …

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31 Oct 2023

Did you know? Hemp sweaters

During the British period, the women of Famagusta kept their selves busy by knitting sweaters. They saw the British …

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24 Oct 2023

Did you know? Charles Fullwood

Upon the arrival of the British to Cyprus in 1878, the Illustrated London News and The Graphic magazines recruited …

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17 Oct 2023

Did you know? Salukis

During the medieval period the hounds of Cyprus, were none other than the Salukis, the famous dogs of the …

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10 Oct 2023

Did you know? Ziziphus mauritiana

Ziziphus mauritiana is an evergreen shrub. The fruit is of variable shape and size, it can be oval, or round, …

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03 Oct 2023

Did you know? Meaning of flowers

Flowers often have symbolism or meanings. In Cyprus, we have some very loved wildflowers which cover the mountains during winter. …

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26 Sep 2023

Did you know? Silkworms

In China, there is a legend that the discovery of the silkworm's silk was first invented by the wife …

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19 Sep 2023

Did you know? Brides for sale

During the mid-war years, Cyprus suffered from poverty, especially in the remote villages. It was then that many Turkish …

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12 Sep 2023

Did you know? Features of Government House

While building the Government House, the British wanted to incorporate architectural features from all over Cyprus. Thus, the main portico …

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05 Sep 2023

Did you know? The Seven Pillars of Islam

The Seven Pillars of Islam

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29 Aug 2023

Did you know? Tas or bath bowl

The "Tas" is an indispensable Hamam accessory. Traditionally you scoop the water in the Hamam for the shower. At …

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22 Aug 2023

Did you know? Hammmam shoes

During the Ottoman era, women wore special shoes in the hammam to protect their feet from the dirty water …

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15 Aug 2023

Did you know? The Princess of Cyprus

On 27 April 1889, the periodical Illustrated London News published an engraving by Nathaniel Sichel (1843-1907) based on a …

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08 Aug 2023

Did you know? The Greek Cypriot delegation to London 1918-1919

During the early twentieth century attempts were made by the Greek Cypriots to unify the island with Greece. Amongst them, …

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01 Aug 2023

Did you know? Tzelefos Bridge

In Paphos district, just a few kilometres from the village of Ayios Nikolaos stands the medieval bridge of Tzelefos. …

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25 Jul 2023

Did you know? Robin Hood in Cyprus

Quite often imaginary illustrations were made about Cyprus by artists who did not know the history of the island well. …

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18 Jul 2023

Did you know? 26 February 1449

On Thursday, 26 February 1449, Carnival Day, the last day of Queen Caterina Cornaro in Cyprus, a ceremony …

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