The goal of the festival-contest is to popularize culture worldwide, preserve and develop national cultures and traditions, showcase the best examples of world classics and contemporary art. It aims to promote and advocate for a healthy lifestyle, activate the creative activities of talented children, adolescents, and youth, and foster the development of relationships between countries. The festival encourages collaboration and interaction among professionals in the field of artistic creativity for children,
youth, and adults.

INVITED:

Soloists, small groups, ensembles / chamber formations and ensembles are invited.

GENRES:

● Choreography: folk dance or folk-stylized dance, classical, contemporary/modern, jazz, artistic, street dance, ballroom dance, show dance, children's dance, show-bellydance.
● Folk ensembles, ritual theaters, folk art ensembles.
● Theatrical arts, acting skills.
● Fashion theaters / fashion shows.
● Choral groups, vocal and choral ensembles,
● instrumental groups (brass, chamber, string, folk instruments, etc.),
● vocal-instrumental ensembles,
● Other genres, according to accepted applications

The festival is of a competitive nature.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Competitive program within the time limit (1-2 performances):
- Soloists, duets, trios - 4 minutes.
- Small groups (4-10 individuals) - 6 minutes.
- Ensembles and groups (11 or more individuals) - 9 minutes.

Participants have the right to participate in multiple genre categories with separate applications and separate fees for each application.

AGE GROUPS:

MINI Kids 4-6 years old
Kids: 7-9 years old
Children: 10-13 years old
Junior: 14-17 years old
Adults: 18 years old and above
Senior: 50 years old and above
MIXED GROUPS

To participate in the festival, it is necessary to submit an application along with a QUALITY backing track to the Organizer's email Until April 20th. In case the performance exceeds the allotted time in the
application, the Organizer reserves the right to stop the performance.

AWARDS:

● Laureates of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes receive individual diplomas, festival medals, and a cup for
the group.
● The winner of the Small Grand Prix receives a cup, festival medals, and a diploma.
● The winner of the Grand Prix receives the Great Grand Prix cup, festival medals, and the Grand Prix
diploma.
● Letters of gratitude are awarded to teachers and leaders for their preparation and participation.
● Upon the recommendation of the Jury, participants receive certificates for FREE participation.

All participants receive commemorative festival merchandise, participant badges, a festival folder for
leaders, individual diplomas, and festival medals.

JURY:

*The jury panel is formed by the Organizers and consists of representatives from the fields of culture, arts, public organizations, media, and other prominent personalities from participating countries.
*The permanent jury panel consists of 5 members.

*Evaluation is conducted on a 10-point scale.

*The jury has the right to:
● Provide recommendations to the competition participants.
● Recognize individual performers and award them with special prizes.
● By agreement with the organizing committee, make decisions regarding changes to the festival
regulations or not award participants with prizes in specific categories.

● The jury has the right to withhold the Grand Prix if there is an insufficient number of points. The
jury's decision is final and not subject to review.

PROGRAM:

June 24, 2024

- Arrival at hotels in Greece

- Dinner.

June 25, 2024

- Seaside vacation, excursions to Olympus, Meteora, Thessaloniki (additional fee).

June 26, 2024

- Festival Opening on the main square of Katerini.

- Parade march of participants and groups.

- Concert performances - "showcases" .

June 27, 2024

- Competition opening at the Indigo-Korinos complex

- Contest performances

- Gala participants'; award ceremony

June 28, 2024

- Seaside vacation.

June 29, 2024

- Check-out according to hotel/hostel rules. Departure.

INFORMATION:

-Groups interested in participating must submit an application along with a backing track.

-The organizing committee provides accommodation and a cultural program (excursions) in agreement with the
participants.

-The group delegation can include artists and their accompanying group. There is no limit to the number of artists and accompanying members.

-During the festival, the participating groups may be invited by the organizers to take part in joint events such as the Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony, parade, accompanying concerts, cocktails, workshops, and others. The presence of invited teams at various events is mandatory.

The application for participation must be submitted no later than May 1st , 2024.

-The payment should be made after the confirmation of participation but no later than May 15st, 2024.
All banking expenses are the responsibility of the sender.