There is also a festival on the 12th of the month (Saint Foteini ‘s anniversary) near the village Neockori. On the 15th all the island is transformed into a big festival since in almost every village there is a church dedicated to Holy Mary. That day at Pyrgi, A lot of people are gathered and spree dancing a tradition dance named Pyrgoysikos. Huge celebrations are taking place at the city of Chios as well as at the villages Volissos, Karyes, Kardamyla, Vrontados, Mesta, Chalkios and Neninta.