Festival celebrates Journey of Silk: From China to Cyprus

On May 1, the village of Kalavasos will host a cultural event dedicated to the history, art, and tradition of silk. The Journey of Silk: From China to Cyprus festival aims to highlight the close cultural ties between Cyprus and China through the art of silk. Workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, DJs, storytelling, village walks and Chinese performances will be held.

Organised by the group To Kamateron, which aims to revive the art of silk, the festival will host a variety of activities in the village square from 10am to 5pm. Blending traditional art that is deeply rooted in Cyprus’ cultural identity with Chinese cultural heritage, the event highlights both countries.

As such, members of the Chinese community take part in the festival, with the support of the Confucius Institute, the University of Cyprus, and the Kalavasos Community Council. The day’s programme includes music by a DJ, silk-themed art workshops, art and craft exhibitions, activities for children, a presentation of silkworms at all stages of their life cycle and a silk art market.

Workshops on Cypriot silk handicrafts and Chinese handicrafts will be offered as well as Chinese martial arts demonstrations and tai chi dances with fans. Attending the festival, will be the Deputy Minister of Culture Vasiliki Kassianidou, and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese embassy Zhou Yunliang.

2nd Silk Festival

Silk art workshop, Chinese handicraft workshops, exhibitions, markets, DJs, performances and walks. May 1. Kalavasos, Larnaca district. 10am-5pm. https://www.facebook.com/silkfestivalcyprus