“Love” , Mural Festival
A travelling participatory art initiative in rural communities of Cyprus
The Love Mural Festival (FesToi) is a travelling cultural initiative based in Cyprus, working with rural and inland communities through participatory artistic practice. The festival brings together children, young people, and local residents through collective mural-making, workshops, and shared creative processes in public space.
Approach
The festival focuses on:
- emotional expression through art
- communication and collective creation
- active participation in public space
Participants contribute directly to the artistic process through drawing, dialogue, movement, and shared ideas that shape the final mural outcomes.
Activities
The programme includes:
- participatory workshops for children and adults
- collective mural creation in public space
- movement-based and dialogue-based exercises
- community gatherings and public events
Each edition is shaped by the local context of the host community.
Editions
2023 Pilot Edition
First implementation of the festival in rural communities in Cyprus, focusing on participatory mural-making and community engagement. The pilot edition took place in Anogyra, Prastio Avdimou, and Farmakas, where participatory workshops and collective mural creation activities were developed with children and local residents. Read more about the 2023 Pilot Edition → Here
2025 Edition
Continued development of the festival in Galata, Cyprus, combining workshops, mural creation, and a public community gathering in the village. Read more about the 2025 Edition → Here
