There is a huge diversity in the population in Karystos and as a result, there is a diversity in culture too. Either walking in the streets, or shopping in supermarkets , the wide range of nationalities makes a strong impression on us, -the locals.
There hasn't been a long time since first came as residents the first people from Albania. It was in the 80s. Then the Pakistani and the Indians followed. The Indians left ,but the Pakistani have formed their own small community . These people work in different labour jobs and especially the Albanias have proven to be very successful . As I have worked and formed friendships with a lot of families I feel them as distant relatives and I am very happy that they have chosen to come.
Other national groups who tradionally come to Karystos to retire are Germans, English, Dutch, Americans and French . There are also a few coming from Norway or Sweden as well as other parts of the world. These people lead a peaceful life, create their own special friendly bonds, have strong artistic presence and they live in good terms with the locals.
The last nationality which has come recently are the Israelis. The have bought land and houses -as all the others- but the sudden influx created a little concern to the rest of the population.
As far as - the locals- this is a kind of misconception as the majority of Greeks, are not 'old fashioned' Karystians , but come from other parts of the coutry. 50, 60 years ago, Karystos was just a little seaside town but now, all the hills are full of residential areas. The villages ,which were distincly separated from the town, now form a unity.
I think it would be a nice idea to have a summer food festival which will bring together all these different people who work, live, or just spend their time in this beautiful side of Evia island.
If you reader, have not been here yet, you are welcome ,as long as, you come in peace.
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