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The Local
People of Cyprus
The locals in Cyprus have always been known for their accommodating
ways. That is because the island was and still is the crossroads for
many peoples from around the globe. In Cyprus a stranger is just a
friend you have not yet had the chance to get to know.
When you are here on the island you will soon adapt to the way of life
where everything happens without haste. Things move slowly because
that's the way the Cypriots like it to happen, so when you step off the
plane and set foot on the tarmac, slow down and relax, it will do you
good.
Each and every village in Cyprus has a unique flavour where things are
done differently. In the days when donkey carts were the only form of
transportation villagers didn't travel far so over time each location
developed its own distinct way of life.
The island has proved irresistible to many famous historical
personalities, such as Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, Leonard da Vinci
and Richard the Lion Heart. When Richard freed his imprisoned
bride-to-be, Berengaria of Navarre, in 1191, Cypriots all across the
island seized on the opportunity to have a party!
What you will learn about the Cypriots is that food is the convergence
point around which everything takes place. When you taste the local
dishes you will see why!
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