Ancient Messina Cultural Association
The Association was founded in 1981 with limited activity at first. But it was a start, in all respects commendable, a good foundation on which his further development rested. Since the Easter of 1984, when the first Ithomian flame ceremony took place, a more intense activity began. The association now plays a significant role in the cultural, social and other issues of the small but historical society of the area.
All these years with the meagre means at its disposal, mainly from the subscriptions of its members and other friends of the association, but mainly with the work and passion of its members and all of its administrative boards up to now, it has decisively contributed to the revival of the Ithomeans in their current form. For a whole fortnight every August, Mavromati is in the spotlight every day with the participation of many people in all the events.
The association also makes its presence alive in all the political authorities, with the highlight being its presentation in 1995 to the President of the Republic, Mr Kostis Stephanopoulos, to whom the board explained all the problems of the region and whom they invited to the village, a proposal which was accepted. The association board has welcomed the Republic's president, Mr Karolos Papoulias, and former prime ministers, Mr Costas Simitis and Mr Costas Karamanlis, as well as 180 Olympic gold medalists and a host of other dignitaries in the area of Ancient Messina.