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🇰🇼 KuwaitDewaniya An evening gathering and reception central to Kuwaiti social, business, and civic lifeEtiquette · Tea, coffee and drinking ceremonies

🇨🇾 Limassol, CyprusWine Festival of CyprusΓιορτή του Κρασιού An annual autumn celebration of winemaking, folklore and food in Limassol, CyprusFestival · Tea, coffee and drinking ceremonies

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