Considering the importance of the ICH as a mainspring of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue as well as a guarantee of sustainable development, the programme provides the opportunity to artists, educators, archaeologists, fashion designers and other professionals, the opportunity to live and study for a week with renowned embroidery lace makers in Lefkara village (Larnaca district).

UNESCO: CYPRUS NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO - Studying Lefkara Embroidery Lace Making Apprenticeship Programme

The tradition of lace-making in the village of Lefkara in southeastern Cyprus dates back to at least the fourteenth century.

UNESCO: Culture