The four of the nine islets of the small Cyclades preserve the typical Cycladean style in their settlements. The white houses with bleu doors and the wooden, painted balconies are decorated with red geraniums. The houses are joined with the narrow slate alleys, which are frequently whitewashed by housewives. Tourism has not yet altered the remote islets of the complex, which preserve the Cycladean tradition on every occasion. Like all people of the Cyclades, the locals love dances and all-night feasts, and the religious celebrations are the ideal occasions for fun. The feasts of the Virgin Mary (August 15th), Stavros and Agios Gregorios (April 23rd) have special, fertile character. The islanders, after going to church, set big tables to participate in the feast from a contribution of "panigiras" (the person who accepts financial responsibility), appointed by the Saint, every year. In Koufonissia, on the day of St George, there is a litany of his icon and fire works, followed by a free meal and wine, offered to all the attendants. The feast ends with local dances, danced by every inhabitant.