The preparation of flaounas remains a core facet of Good Friday traditions across Cyprus, with families continuing practices passed down the generations, combining religious observance with communal activity.
From early morning Friday, households across villages such as Emba and Kelokedara are filled with activity as women begin kneading dough and preparing fillings made from cheeses, eggs and aromatic spices.
Residents describe flaounas as more than a traditional food, calling them
