3rd Xarkis Festival

Xarkis Festival is moving this year to the picturesque village of Lofou and is preparing to open its doors for the audience, a third year round. This year Xarkis is "growing" and includes a wider schedule with educational workshops, presentations, performances and music celebration. This creative Festivity will begin from 6th of July with professional workshops, to be held in the centre of the village and leading up until the launch of the 3rd Xarkis Festival from 10-12th of July.

The aim of the festival is to bring to visitors an authentic experience of Cypriot culture, while also engaging in a dialogue about social sustainability.

In the context of the festival, different aspects of local and folk culture will blend harmoniously with aspects of modern culture. The central idea of the festival is that the “fermentation” which happens in the village can constitute a model for rejuvenation and creative community development.

Through different workshops and presentation, participants will learn and acquire ample experiences and skills.

On a macro level however, Xarkis festival may constitute ground for innovative ideas which can be socially useful. These activities will be realised in a festive atmosphere, the music event of the Festival being the climax of this celebration.

Examples of actions include socially collecting oral narratives of our shared past, or the organisation of interdisciplinary workshops with the collaboration of local producers and contemporary designers, that have the capacity to bring people from different generations and backgrounds together.

Special thanks to Lofou's continuous support and hospitality!