First fish festival in Protaras
Larnaca District Development Agency with the support of Paralimni Municipality, the Cypriot Mariculture Association and the Local Association of Paralimni Professional Fisherman organized the 1st Fish Festival at Protaras on August 30, 2014.
The event aimed at promoting fresh fishery and aquaculture products. Visitors had the chance to taste free samples of fresh fish and traditional savoro fish, and to be familiar with the daily activities of a professional fisherman and the difficulties that fishers face. There were also market stands with several traditional Cypriot products, such as taro, soutzoukos, honey, wine and coffee, as well as demonstration stands for traditional manufacturing jobs in Cyprus. Traditional music and dance were performed by the Cultural Workshop ‘Para ti Limni'. The minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Mr. Nicos Kouyialis officiated the opening ceremony of the Fish Festival.
The big turnout (approximately 7,000 visitors) and the strong interest in local traditional activities provide evidence of achievement.
The event was co-funded by the European Fisheries Fund 2007-2013 and the Republic of Cyprus.
