Pastel Festival
Wann: 20.09.2026 12:00
Wo: 34.739930, 32.733903
Organisator: Admin
“Here are some great pastels! Buy them for just three grosha!” — that’s how street vendors of pasteli, known as Pastellarides, used to entice customers.
Today, pasteli are no longer sold for three grosha, but in the village of Anogyra, this traditional Cypriot dessert is still prepared using the old recipe and methods.
Pasteli is a traditional sweet made from carob syrup. Anogyra has long been considered one of the main carob-growing regions in Cyprus, which is why the local festival is dedicated to the carob harvest and carob-based products.
The festival’s main attraction is, without a doubt, the demonstration of how pasteli is made. It is a long, complex, and very labor-intensive process.
The traditional method of making pasteli is used only during the cooler months—from September through May—since pasteli does not hold its shape well in warm conditions.
How traditional pasteli is made:
The process begins with selecting large, ripe carob pods—these contain the most juice. They are thoroughly washed with water, then coarsely chopped and placed in woven baskets, which are hung over large cauldrons.
The pods are left for about 24 hours, with water sprinkled on them regularly. Gradually, the sweet carob juice, known as shereppeti, begins to drip from the baskets.
The juice is then poured into a large cauldron and simmered over low heat for about 5–6 hours, until it thickens and turns into a thick, honey-like substance—carob honey.
After that, the carob honey is simmered for another 3 hours or so, stirring constantly, until it turns into a thick, dark brown mass. It is spread out on a special surface and left to cool.
The mass is then hung on a pole and kneaded by hand: it is repeatedly pulled, stretched, and folded until it takes on a beautiful golden hue. Afterward, the finished pasteli is cut into individual portions using a special tool.
At the festival, be sure to try shereppeti—a sweet carob syrup—as well as terzellouthkia—traditional cookies made from dough shaped into loops or spirals and coated with carob honey.
Before you leave, don’t forget to buy some carob syrup! At home, you can add it to yogurt or drizzle it over anari cheese to relive the taste of Cyprus. Carob syrup can also be used to marinate lamb.
The festival program includes traditional Cypriot music and dance, as well as a major concert featuring famous Greek performers.
Tags: concert, festival, music, food
Quelle: https://cyproplan.com/event/pastel-festival-
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