Whilst CyWineFest is just around the corner, we pause in our cravings for all milomena dishes of Cypriot cuisine’s deliciousness, and focus on the most important day in the Orthodox Christian calendar – Easter!
Confusing isn’t it – having two Easters? Just imagine how the children feel! We went through it as children too, having a different date for Easter, with different traditions. The truth is this, this has happened to many generations going all the way back to the great schism of 1054; The western, Catholic Church, began its separation from the Eastern, mostly Orthodox Churches. The differences keep coming as the years pass by, but the important thing to remember is that Easter is a time for renewal, reflection and resurrection, even if the east and the west have different days for it!
Great Lent marks the preparations for PASCA/ ‘Pas-ha’; 40 days before the Great Fast, traditionally the fasts were vegan, whereas the west tends to pick a certain food items to exclude from their diet, which should in fact be something you struggle to live your life without and chocolate is a common choice for many! I presume that’s why there’s such a mad rush to crack open the Easter egg! The eggs are symbolic of the Anastasis (The resurrection), the cracking of the eggs, tsakrisma, means that Jesus Christ has trampled death and given hope to all mankind.
Whether it be one item or all meat and dairy based products, one is taught discipline and sustenance from good and healthy earthy foods. The fast enables oneself to build a strength of character and to also explore and discover all the various different vegan dishes available from cold veg, drizzled with olive oil, lemon and sea salt, to grilled veg like grilled aubergines served with an aubergine dip! As well as the multitude of pasta dishes available, we’ve opted to show off kritharaki, more commonly known by the Italian Orzo pasta, with boiled courgettes and broccoli, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been eating these foods your entire life!
CyWineFest opens its doors in just over 50 days time, and there are a few new additions – new exhibitors both British and British Cypriot owned are ever discovering our event adding to the already wide-ranging products and produce available.
Tickets to purchase a seat for the show at CyWineFest will soon be available, so don’t forget to register your interest and make sure that you don’t miss out on Konstantinos Argiros debut performance live in London at the Cypriot Wine Festival & Business Expo 2018! Don’t delay if you want to be part of the festivities – book your entry tickets to this fantastic celebration of all things Cypriot culminating in an outstanding event! Entry tickets are now on sale so visit www.cypriotwinefestival.com and click the ticket tab to book your tickets and secure your place at the 36th annual CyWineFest. Should you have any queries or would like to book your tickets over the phone, please call: 07904 537 181.
General Event Entry
Entry Only – Adults 18+ – £10.00 + Booking Fee
Entry Only – Ages 11 – 17 years – £6.00 + Booking Fee
Entry Only – Concessions* – £6.00 + Booking Fee
Entry Only – Children up to the age of 10 – FREE
*People with Disabilities & Carers: Please present valid ID & Proof of disability on entry at the box office.
*Senior Citizens: Government ID required -Please present your ID on entry at the box office
*Students: Please provide valid ID of your full-time status in further education.
Don’t forget to check out the group ticket options where you’ll find great savings!
You will once again be able to purchase seated tickets that will also include general entry, so if you’re not on any social media platforms, watch this space and keep up to date!
Seated tickets will soon be released to be up close to see the Konstantinos Argiros Live! So, stay updated on all the news, developments and updates as the 36th CyWineFest approaches only 7 weeks away! The Cypriot Wine Festival & Business Expo is available through our social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @CyWineFest, alternatively for more information please visit our website at www.cypriotwinefestival.com
Credit: CyWineFest team
George Charalambous