Local legends come to life through a new cultural project

A new cultural initiative has been launched to revive the myths and legends of rural Larnaca, the region’s tourism board announced. The project showcases nine traditional stories through short audiovisual recordings filmed in the villages where each tale originated. The effort is organised by the local women’s rural association and the Larnaca tourism board, with support from the tourism deputy ministry.

As part of the project, village residents narrate documented legends on camera, filmed against recognisable local landscapes to capture the atmosphere and authenticity of each story. English subtitles have been added to ensure the material is accessible to international visitors. In the coming weeks, QR-code signs will be installed at locations linked to each myth, allowing visitors to watch the videos on their phones while exploring the villages.

Among the featured legends are the Snake of Pentaschoinos in Ayios Theodoros, the myth of Loukas in Alaminos, the Little Bridge in Kalavasos and the Pig of Pikros in Anafotia, along with stories from Layia, Lefkara, Ora, Skarinou and Kato Drys. The organisers stress that these sometimes eerie and sometimes humorous tales form an important part of the region’s intangible cultural heritage and must be preserved for future generations.