Geographical Locations : Cyprus : Larnaka (District) Lefkara The neolithic archaeological remains found in the village are proof that the region around Lefkara has been inhabited uninterruptedly for centuries. The first historical testimony of the existence of Lefkara with its present-day name is found in the testament of Agios Neophytos born in 1134 in Lefkara, when Cyprus was part of the Byzantine Empire . The house (single room) where Saint Neophyte met with his wife-to-be the night before he run away to become a monk, still stands. It is now part of a newer house build around it.Groups of women sit in the narrow village streets working on their fine embroidery, as they have for centuries. The village is also known for its skilled silversmiths who produce fine filigree work. A folklore museum in the town shows visitors what life was like on Cyprus a hundred years ago. The museum is sited in a restored house and exhibits the furniture and effects of a wealthy family of the time, local costumes and examples of the Lefkara lacework. At Pano Lefkara there is the church of the Holy Cross, with beautiful 18th century and 13th century artifacts. A religious fair takes place September 13-14, in celebration of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Numerous traditional houses have been listed by the Department of Antiquities and the Department of Housing and Urbanism. Since 1978, several buildings have been rehabilitated by the Department of Antiquities, most particularly the Patsalos residence, which has been converted into a local museum of embroidery and traditional silverwork. Many events are organised round the year at Lefkara village. In August is organised a festival which presents mostly folkloric dances, songs, traditional food and some participation of renowned singers and actors. It is also, of course, an opportunity to present the excellent Lefkara embroideries and silverware, traditional crafts for which Lefkara has been known for many years. For a week the village of Lefkara will be host to personalities, tourists and Cypriot visitors, offering them traditional hospitality. The taverns of the village are always opened ready to offer the traditional Ttava and Cyprus meze. This location is under Larnaka (District)