The "Dragon" of Akamas

Collection title

Craftsmen of tradition

ID

CBC00048

Source

CYBC (CY)

First broadcast date

03/31/1995

Production year

1995

Abstract

The documentary series deals with various Cypriot folk crafts and occupations most of which have almost been completely abandoned nowadays. This episode takes up with the occupation of the Customs Officer on horseback at the Akamas Peninsula. Interview with Chambis Theodorou, former Customs Officer in the area of Akamas - The Akamas National Park.

Type

video

Production companies

• CyBC - Own production

Broadcaster

CYBC - TV - CYBC1

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Personalities

• Theodorou Champis

Primary theme

Markets and crafts

Secondary themes

• Economy / Trade

Credits / Cast

• Koukides Andreas - Speaker
• Charris Andreas - Director

Period of events

• 1950

Map locations

• Cyprus - West
• Cyprus - West - Akamas Peninsula

Original language

Grec

Media running time

7m0