Village Association
Although the population of the village has declined significantly in the last 30 years, as people relocated to urban centers, an association of people with roots in Argyro Pigadi was established in 1971. The association edits a newspaper, To Gramma Mas, which is distributed four times a year to members and also holds annual meetings during which time members discuss village maintenance and establish priorities for the upcoming year. The association is also responsible for the organization of the annual Panegyri celebration held in the village in August and three winter celebrations held in Agrinio, Athens, and Kiato.
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