The 1st Mediterranean folklore dance festival was held in Cyprus between 26 and 28 of November 2006, with the participation of countries of the Mediterranean basin. The main organizer was the Cultural Heritage Association of Nicosia, together with the Municipality of Larnaca , while the selection of clusters was made by a special committee of people involved with traditional dancing. Attended by several countries throughout the Mediterranean basin, such as Greece , Spain , Italy , Montenegro , Serbia , Israel , Egypt , Syria . There was also a mixed group of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, ELDIK (the Greek military force in Cyprus ), a Cretan dance group from Ierapetra - Crete, and a traditional band Sera from Athens.
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