What is a 'panigiri' in a Cypriot village?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A festival on a saint's feast day with food, music and dancing
- Step 1: The event is held around the village church. Step 2. Panigiria bring families together for the feast of the local saint. Answer: A festival on a saint's feast day with food, music and dancing. Why not the others: The others are not panigiria.
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