A typical example of the traditional architecture of Limnos is Mirina, the island's capital. It is a blend of old and new buildings made of stone, in the neoclassical style, with wooden balconies which give a touch of class to the scenery. Nevertheless, there are traditional settlements on the island as well, such as the one at Kaspakas, with its marvellous roof-houses and narrow pebbled streets. The Lemnians are a people who like feasting at every occasion. So, their feasts and festivals take on a special meaning, since they are always filled with joy and amusement aa they dance the local island dances. In Nea Koutali, every year on August 6th there is a great festival, which attracts people from all over Chios. They dance the local dance of Kehagiades, which is the most famous on the island. The dancers, dressed in their traditional white costumes, dance to the sounds of the local popular instrument, which looks like the Cretan lyre and is still being taught. On the island of Hephaestus, the inhabitants follow traditions the same way the islanders all over Greece do. Carnival, in particular, has a unique colour in Limnos. They celebrate it with traditional feasts and political satire organized by the cultural association "Koinotiki Vivliothiki", at Kaspakas, while at St.John's festival, on June 22nd, they build huge fires and burn "kakanoures", the large flower wreaths made on May day. On the island, there are small workshops for classical pottery and wood-carving, which produce beautiful ceramics and wood-carved articles. Finally, of note are the local woven fabrics and embroidery which are beautiful examples of the traditional folk art of the island.