Esentepe Zerdali Festivali

zerdali


Joined: 22/10/2008
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
24/02/2009 19:32

The start of this years festival will be 15 May to 24 May, it has been brought forward to enable us to incorporate Childrens Day on the 19 May as we wish to bring children from other countries to th e Festival.

We have also had applications from 24 different countries wishing to attend our festival from as far away as South America, a descisioin is yet to be made as what counties wie invite to attend as alot will depend on cost constraints.

If anyone with a SENSIBLE idea of what they might like to see at the festival could email me or post here I will pass this to the members of the committee for discussion. email is zerdalifestivali@live.com.

We also had an application from 30 strong pipe band including dancers which I hope will be feasble to bring over for the last 3 days of the festival but for me to achieve this I will be on the hunt for sponsors for this so any ideas would be good and once again email me.

I will keep you posted as things develope.

pjnxi



Joined: 12/02/2009
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 00:23

Hi peter.will be with you to see the festival john&ann .16th/30th.

berty



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 216

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 06:20

WHAT EXACTLY IS THIS FESTIVAL?

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
26/02/2009 07:09

Dont shout Bertie

The Zerdali festival used to be celebrated in the village many years ago when the Apricot or zerdali were harvested, the village resurrected this festival last year and it was very successful but some events were not too well attended and there was some toothing troubles but the peeps enjoyed it lots there was a spear fishing thingy, lots of dancing shows and little craft market as well

zerdali


Joined: 22/10/2008
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
27/02/2009 07:57

Just to keep things up to date, we have had confirmation of the following countries so far who will be attending this years festival. Spain Italy Poland Turkey Litvania and Peru.

As I am sure that most people realise months of hard work goes into preparing this festival and that we are trying to make it one of the best on the island with very limited resources.

It is the support of the local businesses, villagers and Esentepe Council Mayor and his workers who contribute so much in time and effort that help make it worth while.

I hope that this year we will see more of the British residents and visitors attending.I hope to have the program finalised by the end of March and will publish it here.

Once again I say to you if you have any SENSIBLE ideas please feel free to let me know.

The spear fishing contest which was surprisingly popular is taking place again and if there are any people who want to compete let me have your names and I will pass them on to the Federation.

Pearlbayer


Joined: 06/10/2008
Posts: 204

Message Posted:
27/02/2009 13:17

Hi,

Will be there for the beginning of the Festival, do you have a programme of events or will this be compiled at a later date.

berty



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 216

Message Posted:
27/02/2009 15:37

sounds great, look foward to it

ianwfs


Joined: 08/01/2008
Posts: 563

Message Posted:
04/05/2009 19:38

The festival dates have been changed. It now runs from the 29th May to the 7th June.



Ian

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 17:02

Can the dates please be confirmed, came thro border today poster stated 15 May - 24 May, message 8 states 29 May -7 June? what are the correct dates please?

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
05/05/2009 17:20

For Zerdali Festival dates,



see under Events Tab, in Yellow....



http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/default.asp



or



North Cyprus Events Calendar....



http://www.cyprus44.com/events/



Navek

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
01/06/2009 15:52

Not too much feed back on the Esentepe Zerdali Festival 29 May - 7 June.



Nothing in the Cyprus44 Events Calendar either (YET)



http://www.cyprus44.com/events/



Lot's to see and do.

Who's been so far,

what do you think of it?



It's got Dogems too



At the Wedding Park, Esentepe,

Just drive through Esentepe, you'll hear/find it.



Great night out for the family.



Don't just read about it.



DO IT



Also lots of good eateries & watering holes in Esentepe too.



Navek

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
14/05/2010 22:29

When is this year's (2010) Esentepe Zerdali Festival? Is it 28th May to 6th June?



And has anyone got a schedule of events for it?

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
14/05/2010 22:46

Dont think it's been released yet Groucho.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
14/05/2010 23:16

Hi,



We are out in Cyprus from 29th May-11 June and live on the coast Road just below Esentepe. Does anyone have a programme of events yet, as we would all like to visit at least twice.





The butlers wife

captainjohn


Joined: 08/06/2008
Posts: 201

Message Posted:
15/05/2010 07:05

Hi Peter



I had a video production company back in the UK, and would be happy to help capture some of the events taking part in th Zerdali festival.



Cpt John 0533 8354043

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
15/05/2010 07:39

John,



I don't think Peter Mercier is involved any longer, I don't even know if he's still on the island. I will try to find out who is involved and let you know... it sounds like a good idea.



The Zerdali Festival will be in it's third year (of the new era festivals) and the previous two have been great. Lot's of fun, music, food etc. The party atmosphere is really seductive and even the most recalcitrant child is soon enjoying the event...

thetwirlys


Joined: 11/06/2009
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
15/05/2010 15:45

The festival starts 28th may details are on Glencoe's web site

beachsidebum


Joined: 02/03/2010
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
15/05/2010 15:58

Sounds like a great attraction for the area,,, see you there..

Lizzie


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
15/05/2010 16:26

I think it definitely needs to have a programme of events. I didn't see one last year. That way people can select which events they wish to support as well as not be disappointed by missing some too. Perhaps the programmes can be put up next to all the posters and at all the bus stops etc.



The huge wall at Greatstone Park would make a lovely place for a programme banner! lol



Are the events just in the evenings? Are they all held at the wedding ground or elsewhere?



Not sure if my apricots will be ripe enough in time but it would be a great idea if we could learn all the local recipes for apricots and that these could also be made up for sale and samples. Turkish/englsih recipe sheets could then also be sold.



Lizzie

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
15/05/2010 16:36

Asked at Sarac Supermarket today, I was told programs should be available on Monday

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 08:09

Tuesday 1st June



Reception at village centre 18:00



Zerdali Festival International Folk-dance Festival Cortège @ 20:00 opening @ 20:30. Performances @ 20:45 representing TRNC, Turkey, Albania, South Osetia, Kazakstan, Poland and Romania.







Wednesday 2nd June



International Mr & Mrs Traditional costume competition @ 21:00







Thursday 3rd June



Show Tie 'Carisma Show' @ 21:00







Friday 4th June



The Black Sea Night



Hülya Polat & Gizem Kara Concert @ 21:00







Saturday 5th June



International Zerdali Folk-Dance Competition Gala Night @ 20:30







Sunday 6th



Ciguli Concert.