Директор: Mariam Odisharia The festival will take place on the stage of the amphitheater in Thessaloniki. During their stay, the groups will have the opportunity not only to participate in the festival, but also to visit many picturesque and interesting places, learn about Greek history and culture,and relax in a 5-star hotel on the coast of Halkidiki. Main goals and objectives of the festival: Creating opportunities for creative communication for children, teenagers, and youth Identifying new talents Developing culture and strengthening international cooperation Introducing samples of national culture and art Getting acquainted with leading creative groups and establishing creative contacts Exchanging experience among participating countries in the artistic education of children, teenagers, and youth Creating conditions for supporting and developing children’s and youth creativity Conditions of participation: Children’s groups (ages 5-16), youth groups (16-25), adult groups (26+), and solo performers may participate in the following categories: Vocal Choreography Instrumental Genre Original Genre Theatrical Creativity Fashion Theater I. VOCAL (Folk, Pop, Jazz, Academic) Solo Duets Ensembles (3-4 participants) Show Groups Choirs Performance duration: up to 4 minutes II. CHOREOGRAPHY (Folk, Pop, Classical, Ballroom Dance, Modern, Jazz, Street Dance, Hip-hop, Break Dance, Disco, Belly Dance, etc.) Solo Duets Small Forms (3-4 participants) Ensembles Performance duration: up to 5 minutes III. INSTRUMENTAL GENRE (Folk, Classical, Pop, Jazz) Solo Duets Small Forms (3-4 participants) Ensembles Orchestras Performance duration: up to 4 minutes IV. ORIGINAL GENRE (Circus acts, acrobatics, clowning, gymnastics, juggling, object show, illusion act, etc.) Solo Duets Small Forms (3-4 participants) Ensembles Performance duration: up to 5 minutes V. THEATRICAL ARTS (Dramatic performance, puppet theater, musical, mime and pantomime, street theater, parody theater, shadow theater, monodrama, etc.) Performance duration: up to 10 minutes VI. FASHION THEATER (Retro collection, ethnic collection, future collection, modern style, know-how collection, etc.) Performance duration: up to 10 minutes Age categories: up to 6 years 7-9 years 10-12 years 13-15 years 16-19 years 20-25 years 26+ years Mixed age category Festival requirements: Each group must present 2 performances Solo, duet, small forms - 1 performance Music carriers: CD, flash drive, or mini-disc with high-quality sound Awarding of participants: At the end of the festival, a solemn awards ceremony will take place. All groups will receive a commemorative diploma and cup. Festival program: Day 1 Arrival of participants and guests, transfer from Thessaloniki Airport (extra cost), registration, accommodation at the hotel in Halkidiki after 14:00. Free time. Welcome evening, meeting with leaders. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. Day 2 Breakfast. Beach rest. Excursion by boat around the Athos Monastery Complex (extra cost). Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. Day 3 Breakfast. Beach rest. Stage rehearsal. Opening ceremony of the festival and performances on the Thessaloniki amphitheater stage. Awards ceremony. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. Day 4 Breakfast. Beach rest. Excursion to Aristotle Park (extra cost). Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. Day 5 Breakfast. Beach rest. Free time. Farewell evening, disco for participants. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. Day 6 Breakfast. 12:00 - Check-out from the hotel. Transfer to Thessaloniki Airport (extra cost). Participation fee: 300 Euro per person - 5 HB in 5* Hotel For 25 participants, 1 leader stays free (Leaders may stay in double rooms without extra charge.) Participation fee includes: Official invitation Festival fee (for groups) Special diplomas and cups Appreciation letters for leaders and sponsors Accommodation at ALEXANDROS PALACE HOTEL 5* in 3-4 bed rooms Meals: Half Board (breakfast + dinner buffet) Assistant representative Participation fee does not include: Festival fee for soloists, duets, and small forms: Soloist: +20 € Duet: +30 € per duet Small Forms (3–5 people): +40 € per group Additional hotel day: +60 € per person Double room supplement: +7 € per person/day Single room supplement: +30 € per person/day Lunch: +20 € per person/day Boat excursion (Athos): +25 € per person Aristotle Park excursion: +10 € per person Airport ↔ Hotel transfers Additional excursions Medical insurance Travel expenses (airline tickets) Additional services: Original festival photos and award ceremony photos on CD/flash drive Photo-support during walks and excursions, photoshoots for groups and soloists Festival video recording Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.