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.

Participants:

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

Genres:

Performers and groups are invited to participate in the following categories:

Nomination: "Folklore"
Folklore groups can present a fragment of a traditional ritual, dance, song, performance on traditional folk instruments, or create a celebration based on the folklore of the country represented by the group, lasting up to 10 minutes.

• Pop vocal, folk vocal, academic vocal, jazz vocal.
• Original songs.

Vocalists may perform with musical accompaniment or a cappella. All pieces must be performed using a "minus" backing track or live accompaniment. The use of backing vocals on the track is allowed. However, double vocals (instrumental or vocal duplication of the main part) are not permitted for soloists.

Nomination: "Vocal-Instrumental Genre"

• Folk dance, stylized folk dance, classical dance, ballroom dance (European program, Latin American program, formation), modern/contemporary, jazz, artistic, street dance, children's choreography, oriental dance, majorettes, cheerleading, flash mob, show program.

• String and plucked instruments, wind instruments, folk instruments (piano is not included in this category).

• Variety miniatures, dramatic reading, theatrical performance.

• Variety miniatures; circus arts; fashion theaters and modeling agencies.

• Fashion theaters and modeling agencies.

Other genres in accordance with the submitted applications.

*The festival is of a competitive nature.

Technical requirements:

• 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. In case the performance exceeds the allotted time in the application, the Organizer reserves the right to stop the performance.

Awards:

• Winner of the Grand Prix - Diamond Champion receives a large Grand Prix cup, festival medals, and a Grand Prix Diploma.
• Winner of the Small Grand Prix receives a cup, festival medals, and a diploma.
• Laureates of I, II, III, IV prize - receive individual diplomas, festival medals, and a cup for the group.
• "Participant" diploma for groups/soloists who receive a score below 4th place.
• "Debut" diploma for participants in the MINI KIDS category, aged 4-6 years.
• Letters of thanks to teachers and leaders for preparation and participation.
• Upon recommendation of the Jury - Certificates for FREE participation.
• All participants receive festival memorabilia from the organizers (participant badges/magnets/notebooks), individual diplomas, and festival medals. The set of symbols may change.

Participation fee:

• Groups (11 or more participants) - 18 Euro per participant
• Groups (4-10 participants) - 22 Euro per participant
• Duets and trios - 30 Euro per participant
• Soloists - 35 Euro per participant

• Groups (4 or more participants): additional fee of 10 Euro per participant for each additional application
• Soloists, duets, and trios: additional fee of 18 Euro per participant for each additional application

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.

• 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.

Information:

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

Group delegations may include performers and their accompanying persons. The number of performers and accompanying persons is not limited.

Competition participants must be accompanied by parents and/or leaders who are responsible for the safety and well-being of the children. Leaders, parents, and accompanying adults are personally responsible for safeguarding personal valuables, costumes, and props, as well as for preserving property during performances at any venue and in the hotels where they stay during the festival-competition.

In case of damages caused by the participants of a group, the leader, parents, or accompanying adults must reimburse the costs claimed by the venue administration.

All material expenses related to participation are borne by the participants.

The organizers reserve the right to close the application process earlier in the case of a large number of applications or by the specified deadline.

Program:

Accommodation:

• Hotel 3* НB (breakfast and dinner) - Accommodation in Paralia Katerini - 6 days/ 5 nights
  • under 17 years of age - 255 Euro per person
  • after   17 years of age - 275 Euro per person

• Hotel 5* FB (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - Cronwell Platamon Resort 5*, Platamonas - 6 days/ 5 nights - Limited availability!
  • under 14 years of age - 275 Euro per person аccommodation in QUAD
  • after   14 years of age - 325 Euro per person аccommodation in QUAD

Hotel amenities: Beachfront location, Free umbrellas and sun loungers, Access to the swimming pool and sports facilities, Water park on the hotel premises (additional fee - from €6/person).
Accommodation for 4 persons per room, 2-3 persons per room for group leaders.

*20 participants + 1 leader free of charge

Included in the price:

The festival package includes:

• Accommodation: 6 days/5 nights in a selected hotel, with 3/4/5-person rooms depending on the hotel category, equipped with private facilities and air conditioning.
• Meals:
  • 3 meals per day (buffet) in a 5* hotel.
  • 2 meals per day in 3* hotels.
• Animation programs for children provided by the International Children and Youth Center "INDIGO".
• Free accommodation: 20+1 (one group leader for every 20 participants stays for free).
• Group leaders for groups of 40+ participants will be accommodated in 2-3 person rooms.
• Amenities (at Cronwell Platamon Resort 5*):
  • Free umbrellas and sun loungers by the pool and on the beach.
  • Volleyball and football fields on the beach.
  • Sports equipment provided.

Extra payments:

• Participation fee for the festival
• Extra nights in hotel on HB - 45 Euro per person/day accommodation in TRPL/QUAD
• Transportation services: from hotel to Competition in Litochoro and back, from Airport to hotel and back
• Travel expenses (transportation of participants to / from Paralia - Katerini, travel insurance, entrance visa to Greece for participants from non-Schengen countries), bus parking, lunches, entrance tickets to sightseeing objects, tickets to public traffic, optional excursions
• The organizing Committee could help with making reservations of tickets for excursion, transportation services and other services on demand
• Water park on the premises of the Cronwell Platamon Resort 5*.
• Optional additional excursions (prices to be confirmed):
  • Bus excursion to Meteora: from €25/person (entry tickets are purchased separately)
  • Bus excursion to Thessaloniki: from €25/person

Additional information: Upon check-in, a deposit of €25 per person is required at the hotel.
The amount will be refunded to the group upon departure, provided no material damage has occurred.