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Apart from its renowned ancient civilization, remains of which we still find all over the island, Evia also displays a rich and vivid contemporary cultural activity.

Chalkida is known to be the town of the world-renowned composer Skalkotas, the literary man Skaribas, etc.

All over Evia and Skyros a number of cultural associations work with a view to preserving the cultural identity of the region.

They organise events and revive the local customs. Some of the most well-known events are:

The Mesapeia, at the beginning of July in Psachna
Kizikeia, at the end of August in Nea Artaki
The custom of the Kamara, on Easter Monday in Aliveri
The traditional feast of Kimi, on August 15th.
The Nautical Week in Chalkida and Kimi, in the middle of August.
The Cherry festivities in Metochi and the squid festivities in Chiliadou, in May and in July respectively.
The carnival of Skyros and the re-enactment of the traditional wedding ceremony of Skyros.
The theatre festival in April and the custom of the Makarounas during the carnival period in Karystos.
The international festival of Edipsos at the end of June and the festivities of the Elimnia at the beginning of August in Limni, where there is an active cine-club.