An illustrated story book on a beautiful unspoiled peninsula in Cyprus
Blissful views, a rich culture, and good people |
Karpasia, Images and Memories is an illustrated book on Karpasia with photos of the peninsula depicting its unparalleled beauty. These pictures are enhanced with village stories of life in the past. The stories portray the way all Cypriots used to live in days gone by, describing the Cypriot character, culture and mentality. The aim of the book is to show how all Cypriots, regardless of ethnic roots, used to live together in a simple way, struggling to survive, united by hardships, poverty and yet a positivity towards life. It is a journey in the past portraying a modest yet rich heritage and tradition. A life that young people today cannot even envision, but need to learn about. It is homage to Karpasia’s exquisiteness and to Cypriot bygone days.
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Why is this book unique?
Because it will be the first effort to present the beauty and shared cultural heritage of the entire peninsula, portraying and telling the story of all its residents, irrespective of background. Greek and Turkish Cypriots have lived in harmony for centuries in this enchanting part of the world. Their stories are evidence that the two communities can coexist. Meticulous research will help the authors unearth enchanting stories of the past, revealing a life of hardship softened through humour, shrewdness and camaraderie. |
Every inch of terrain will be covered in order to capture Karpasia's photogenic attributes on camera.
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BEAUTIFUL PICTURES OF ALL 43 VILLAGES
RICH STORIES FROM THE PAST A TESTAMENT TO THE AREA'S RICH MULTICULTURAL BACKGROUND |
THE FIRST EVER
COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE PENINSULA'S GEOGRAPHIC AND CULTURAL BEAUTY A JOURNEY INTO THE PAST WITH ENCHANTING STORIES OF THE BYGONE ERA |
EXPLORE THE PENINSULA'S UNKNOWN TREASURES...
The Elisis CastleAn unknowing traveller may drive past and not even notice this 'castle' on the side of a hilltop. Said to be painstakingly dug through the mountain rock trying to avoid the wrath of the marauding and vicious Saracens, locals were forced to hide and reside in these hidden abodes. Many legends have been told about incidents there, from mouth to mouth, through generations of native inhabitant residents. |
The author has interviewed a multitude of elder people, preserving their stories, for posterity, thus adding to the shared cultural heritage of Cyprus.
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