Commandaria Week

Commandaria is a wine made from sun-dried grapes of the varieties Xynisteri and Mavro. It represents an ancient wine style documented in Cyprus back to 800 BC and has the distinction of being the world's oldest named wine still in production, with the name Commandaria dating back to the crusades in the 12th century.

The programme of the festival includes amongst others Greek music, traditional Cypriot music and dances and traditional Cypriot delicacies. Cyprus delicacies will be offered at “Linos” at Lania village in Limassol.

Activities

Lania 26 July – 1 August

Everyday from 26th until 31st July
Tour at the local Wineries “Karseras” in Doros and “Menargos” in Monagri

Linos Lania: Free Commandaria for everybody with traditional treats at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Wednesday 28th July at Lania
7:00 pm Press Conference – Commandaria Songs

Saturday 31st July
7:30 pm Commandaria Production Demonstration
8:00 pm Monagri Dance Group
8:30 pm Trimiklini Dance Group
9:00 pm Speeches

Musical Night with Anatoliko Sxima Group (by Admitos Pitsillides)

Sunday 1st August
7:30 pm Commandaria Production Demonstration
8:00 pm Apaisia Dance Group
8:30 pm Saint Mamas - Morfou Dance Group
9:00 pm Speeches

Musical Night with Anatoliko Sxima Group (by Admitos Pitsillides)

11:00 pm Fireworks display

During the Festival there will be a showcase of traditional Cypriot professions, many kiosks selling traditional Cyprus delicacies etc.