ECODAY Draws Thousands to Celebrate EcoTourism, Cypriot Traditions
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| A folk dancing exhibition was among the many offerings at a recent
celebration of village life hosted by the community of Buyukkonuk/Komi Kebir, Cyprus. |
In a uniquely Cypriot setting, thousands of people came together to celebrate village life—past, present and future. The community of Buyukkonuk/Komi Kebir organized a day of activities focused on promoting eco-tourism in the Karpas region, where Cyprus’ traditional ways and natural beauty are under threat by modern influences and mass tourism. Visitors enjoyed folk music, dancing, exhibits, and culinary demonstrations of traditional bread, cheese, macaroni, carob syrup and sweets making. Hiking and cycling tours on nearby trails guided visitors through some of Cyprus’ most breathtaking landscapes.
The community’s efforts to promote responsible tourism development have been supported by USAID through the Economic Development and Growth for Enterprises and Supporting Activities that Value the Environment projects, with additional recent support from the European Union.
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