Mark Sunday 28 June 2026 in your calendar: the village of Lagoudera is hosting its 2nd Children's Philanthropic Festival, running from 10:00 to 18:00 at Plateia Panagias tou Araka — a sun-drenched square that sets the scene perfectly for a day rooted in generosity and good cheer.
The morning opens gently, with complimentary Laïkos coffee served between 10:00 and 11:00 in the hour following the Sunday church service. It is the kind of unhurried beginning that reminds you why village festivals feel different from city events — there is a warmth here that is hard to manufacture. From that point, the programme unfolds across the full eight hours with activities designed to keep children engaged, curious and active throughout the day.
Behind the organisation are two bodies with very different but complementary strengths: the Σωματείο Αποδήμων και Κατοίκων Λαγουδερών, which brings deep community ties and local knowledge, and the Σύνδεσμος Αρχιμαγείρων Κύπρου, whose involvement hints at a culinary dimension well above the usual festival fare. Together they have shaped an event that is as much about giving back as it is about celebration.
Admission is entirely free, making this one of the most accessible family outings available in the Nicosia district this summer. Whether you are a local family looking for a meaningful Sunday or a visitor keen to experience authentic Cypriot village life, Lagoudera on 28 June offers exactly that.
— Source: eventor.com.cy