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    On New Year's eve
    , Cultural Association members perform traditional carols from the island, accompanied by two folk instruments-the tsambouna and the toubou.
  • During the carnival preceding Orthodox Lent, costume balls, games, and clown shows are organized to entertain locals and visitors. Events climax in the last week of carnival with a parade through Ioulida and theater performances satirizing local traditions. Guests are treated to local wines, souvlaki, and rice pudding, courtesy of the municipality.
  • The observance of the feast of Ayios Haralambos, the island's patron saint.
  • The Feast of the Fairy Tales, an event organized to highlight local myths and folk tales.
  • The Simonideia, a program of cultural events (theater, concerts, sports competitions).
  • The paniyiri (religious and folk festival) in observance of the Metamorphosis Sotiros (Transformation of the Savior) on August 6 at Pisses.
  • The August 15 paniyiri in observance of the Dormition of the Virgin.
  • The paniyiri in observance of the feast of Ayios Sozon at Otzia on September 7.

   
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