4th Festival of Paragemisto and Traditional Flavours

Discover the culinary traditions of Cyprus at the 4th Festival of Paragemisto and Traditional Flavours in the village of Orounta, in the Nicosia District. This annual food festival celebrates local cuisine, traditional recipes and the flavours of Cypriot village life. The star of the festival is paragemisto, a traditional festive dish made with stuffed, baked meat. Visitors can enjoy a free tasting and explore a selection of traditional Cypriot foods, homemade sweets and locally produced goods. The festival also features live Greek music, creating a welcoming atmosphere for a relaxed Sunday outing with family or friends. It is a chance to experience local food culture and discover traditional flavours beyond Cyprus’s main tourist areas. Highlights - Free paragemisto tasting: Try the festival’s signature traditional dish - Traditional Cypriot food: Find souvlaki, warm trachanas soup, pourekia, loukoumades and crêpes - Local products market: Browse traditional foods, handmade items and products from local producers - Live music: Enjoy performances by Greek singers Giorgos Stamataris and Flora Konstantinou - Village atmosphere: Experience a community festival celebrating Cypriot food and heritage Important Information Admission and the paragemisto tasting are free. Bring some cash if you would like to purchase food or local products from the stalls. The festival runs for six hours, making it suitable for a Sunday day trip to the Cypriot countryside.