Director: Tsvetomira Krumova Mount Olympus, a magnet for trekkers, is the home of Zeus and the Greek gods. Mount Olympus is one of the great treasures of Greece. It is a famous as well as the subject of many stories and myths. When you find yourself in the beauty of Mount Olympus, you realize that it is quite possible to feel you are flying in the clouds. Leptokaryа is оnе οf the busiest places in the Olympic Riviera. It is 98 km from Thessaloniki. Leptokaryа has a vеrу lоng beаch strip сοverеd with coarse sand аnd pebblеs arоund the shοre. Tourists can find аll the nесessary facilities fоr а hοlidaу - hotеls, restaurаnts, cafes, pharmасiеs, bars and shоps. In the arеа there arе some archaeological еxcavаtions and a cave where according tο the legend Orpheus was born. The beach is Blue Flag awarded, three kilometers long, wide in some places and narrow in other. It is sandy, without stones and the water is shallow. Terms and conditions: Location, dates and time Dates: 27.05.2025 - 31.05.2025 /5 days, 4 nights/ Possibility of additional nights! Location: Leptokariya / Litohoro - Greece DEADLINE for submitting application forms: 28.02.2025 DEADLINE for payment of deposit: 15.04.2025 Goal of the festival: The goal of the festival is to provide kids, teenagers and adults with the opportunity to show their talents in front of a big audience; to develop and promote music and dance art, as well as to strengthen the relationships between group leaders. Further goal of the festival is to promote joint activities among the performers and create friendships. Form of the festival: "Aegean Sun" festival is not a competition and participants would not compete against each other. Participants in the festival: The festival is open to all - individual participants, community centers, youth centers, academies, public schools, private schools, dance studios/clubs, etc. There are no age limitations. Age categories: 1st age category - kids under 12 years 2nd age category - teenagers 13 to 19 years 3rd age category - adults over 19 yrs Participation terms: Maximum duration of musical and dance performances: FESTIVAL DAYS (28.05.2025, Wednesday and 29.05.2025, Thursday) Solo, duet and trio - up to 4 min for performance per age group Group - up to 15 min for an ensemble per age group GALA CONCERT (30.05.2024, Friday) Group - up to 5 minutes for an ensemble per age group DANCE CATEGORY Dance category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, jazz ballet, etc.) or number of participants. MUSIC CATEGORY Music category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers (singers, musicians, choirs, etc.) without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical music, folk music, pop and rock music, jazz, etc.) or number of participants. Note: Participants should provide their own musical instruments and/or music for their routines. Program: 27.05.2025, Tuesday /organization day/ 14.00 - 20.00h Check-in and accommodation. Dinner 28.05.2025, Wednesday /festival day/ 7.00 - 09:00 h Breakfast Free time - Opportunity for extra tour to Meteora. Dinner 20.00h - Concert of individual performers and groups (opening night of the festival) 29.05.2025, Thursday /festival day/ 7.00 - 09:00 h Breakfast Free time. Opportunity for extra sailing to Skiatos Island. Dinner 20.00 h - Concert of individual performers and groups 30.05.2025, Friday /Gala Concert/ 7.00 - 09:00 h Breakfast. Free time. Dinner 20.00h - Gala concert, prize ceremony and presentation of all individual performers and groups 31.05.2025, Saturday 7.00 - 09:00 h Breakfast 10.00 h - Check-out time Participation fee: 180 Euro per person - Accommodation at Hotel 2* - 4 nights with breakfast Single room - 67 Euro - additional payment for 4 nights Additional nights - 45 Euro per person per night 255 Euro per person - Accommodation at Hotel 4* - 4 nights with breakfast and dinner Single room - 155 Euro - additional payment for 4 nights Additional nights - 65 Euro per person per night Note: Places in the hotels are limited and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis! Every 25 participants one is free of charge (24 pay + 1 free) Participation fee includes: 4 nights on BB basis /breakfast / at hotel 2* 4 nights on HB basis /breakfast and dinner/ at hotel 4* City and Eco tax - 7 Euro per room per day at 4* hotel A certificate of attendance and prize for every ensemble A T-shirt with the festival’s logo for every participant Participation fee Optional: Transport Additional trips are requested in advance 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. Second step: deposit of the amount of 26 Euro per person to the organizers until 11.03.2025. All bank transfer expenses are to be paid by the participants in the festival. The payment of deposit it is non-refundable!