4th International Cultural Festival - South Pieria

The Municipality of Dion – Olympus, in Pieria Region, and the mayor Vagelis Geroliolios, is welcoming you and your group to the “4th International Cultural Festival”, which will be held from 25^th to 30^th of August 2022, at the seaside towns of Leptokarya and Platamonas.

The festival is organized by the Municipality of Dion – Olympus in cooperation with “Folkway by Propantos, Event Planning Co”, and the “Open Ways, Culture and Travel Co”. This is the only one festival in the area/Municipality, which is officially organized by the local authorities and Greek local companies – associations with quality standards and great respect for tradition and culture.

 

The Municipality of Dion - Olympus, (90 km from Thessaloniki), is located at the foot of the famous mountain Olympus and on the shores of the Thermaikos Gulf of the blue Aegean Sea – Olympus Riviera. Mountain Olympus is the first National Park in Greece designated in 1938 and declared as a "Biosphere Reserve" by UNESCO in1981. According to the mythology, the surrounding area was the land of the Twelve Greek Ancient Gods and Musses. The breathtaking scenery, pristine environment with the vivid alternations between blue and green, will excite you. The pleasant Mediterranean climate and hospitality of the people is a guarantee for a memorable stay in our municipality. It is an ideal tourist destination with archaeological, cultural, and environmental interest. Come and enjoy the Greek hospitality, the crystal blue sea and the bright Greek sun. The participants will also have the opportunity for sightseeing tour and for more specialized excursions such us: visit to an exhibition of “Traditional Products & Handicraft”, local events like wine tasting, traditional Greek cooking, traditional Greek dance lessons, demonstration of local history and customs.

Participants:

• Traditional folk dance groups and folk song groups
• Choirs
• Classical or Marching Band
• Majorettes / Orchestras

Conditions for participation:

• Number and age of participants is not limited. Number of participating groups is limited.
• Each group should bring a flag of their country and if available, a board with the name of their group.
• The group should prepare from a 15-minute program accompanied by their own orchestra or CD/flash.
• Participants, if possible, should provide some photos and videos with a brief history of the group. These materials will be used for promotional, publication and advertising purposes.

Participation fee:

• 162 Euro per person in 1* - 2** hotels
• 194 Euro per person in 3***  hotel
• 30 Euro per person (Does not include accommodation and traditional party)

Participation fee includes:

• 6 days (5 nights), half board (breakfast and dinner in triple/quad rooms) in selected quality hotels by the seaside of Pieria - Olympus Riviera in Leptokarya, Platamonas, Skotina, Olympic Beach
• Participation in the Festival
• Certificates, memorial gifts, photos, video.
• Traditional Greek Party and Greek dance lessons exclusively for all the participated groups.
• Leader’s meeting (coffee –gifts – round table).
• Local delicacies and refreshments will be served during the performances.
• Every 25 participants, one person is free charge (24+1 free of charge).

Participation fee does not include:

• Extra nights:
  • 32 Euro per person, per day in 1-2** hotels (half board in triple rooms). 
  • 37 Euro per person, per day in 3*** hotels. 
• Accommodation in double rooms, in case of availability, is an additional 6€ to 9 €/ person / day.
• Optional Tours. Seasonal prices will be fixed according to the number of participants. Daily tours will be available at your convenience and a special list of them will be send to you one month before arrival.
•  First aid and emergency support will be provided, but medical services must be covered by the group. The participant’s safety is his/her personal responsibility.  Groups are advised to have Medical Insurance Coverage prior to departure from their home countries.

Program: 

Any remaining balance must be paid this day in cash.

20:30: Experience the Greek way of parties (glenti). A welcome party with traditional Greek and European music, traditional dance lessons and gifts will be offered for free to the participated groups by the “PROPANTOS – FOLKWAY” events company. Each group will have the opportunity to dance with the other groups their own dances, accompanied by their musicians.  Dinner with drinks and local delicacies will be served at the party place.

7:00 p.m.: Transfer from the hotel to the festival venue.  You must be dressed in your traditional costumes. Gifts will be offered to the groups by the Municipality of Dion – Olympus before the performance. During the performance refreshments will be served.

7:00 p.m.: Transfer from the hotel to the festival venue. You must be dressed in your traditional costumes. Gifts will be offered to the groups by the Municipality of Dion – Olympus before the performance. During the performance refreshments will be served.

Dinner.

As a next step: 60% of the total amount should be paid before June 10th, 2022, to secure your entry. Upon receiving your payment, an official invitation letter will be sent to you. The rest of the total amount must be received on the day of your arrival in Pieria or 30 days before with a bank deposit. In case of cancellation no refund is given.