The 1st Fish Festival – “Fisherman and Liopetri River Festival” was held with great success, a new institution dedicated to the sea, the fisherman, the fishing tradition and the cultural identity of the Municipal District of Liopetri.
The Liopetri River was at the center of the event, highlighting a place deeply connected to the history, memories and daily life of the people of the region.
Visitors enjoyed free fish and seafood, learned about traditional fishing techniques through live presentations by professional fishermen, and toured the photographic exhibition "The River That Lives in Our Memories", through rare material that highlighted the timeless relationship of the place with the sea.
The program also included activities for children, tsiattista, recitations by the Liopetriotissa "Kotrofisimi Foni", island dances and a big island feast with Matthew Giannoulis and Nikos Chaivadakis.
The Mayor of Ayia Napa, Mr. Christos Zannetou, and the Deputy Mayor of the Municipal District of Liopetri, Mr. Markos Koumis, underlined the importance of highlighting the special character of Liopetri and preserving its fishing tradition as a living part of the cultural heritage of the Municipality.
This new organization is part of the strategy of the Municipality of Ayia Napa to create institutions that highlight the distinct identities of the Municipal Districts, enhance gastronomy and culture and create new experiences for residents and visitors.
The event was held under the auspices of the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr. Christos Senekis.
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