Director: Kseniya Ulitovskaya Paralia, Katerini – it is a popular tourist destination in northern Greece, Katerini has 2 beach area – Paralia and Olympic beach. Katerini has several archaeological sites of great interest such as the ancient city of Dion (5th century BC, 17 km away), the ancient Leivithra (27 km away) and the Castle of Platamon. The beaches of Korinos, Paralia and Olympiaki Akti (or Katerinoskala) are visited by both Greek and foreign tourists during the Summer. The base of Mount Olympus and the town of Litochoro, are at a distance of around 20 km from the centre of Katerini, whereas there is the Ski center of Elatochori in Mount Pieria at a distance of 33.4 km from the city's centre.It is great tourist place in Greece with sands beaches and warm sea. Conditions: It is a not competitive festival. Each group should consist of most 60 members including dancers, managers, directors and musicians If a group needs a visa, it is the responsibility of the group to arrange it No age limits for participants Ensembles need to arrange transport to Paralia Ensembles need to perform at least 2 dances, 10-12 minutes each with orchestra or USB Ensembles need to bring a flag of their country and sign with the name of the ensemble Program: Day 1 14.00.Check in at hotel 18.00 Dinner in restaurant 21.00 Welcome reception Day 2 Breakfast Boat excursion in the blue waters of Thermaikos Gulf, Dinner in hote 19.30 Festival evening on the square in Paralia or Olimpic Day 3 Breakfast Beach time or visiting Thessalonica or Katerini (optional) Dinner 19.30 Second festival evening on the square of Olympic beach or Paralia Day 4 Breakfast Beach time or Visiting Meteori (very famous historical place in Greece) Dinner Beach party Day 5 Breakfast Beach time Dinner Free time Day 6 Breakfast Check out from hotel Participation fee: 84 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day) 102 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day. 124 Euro for 5 HB per person (5 nights with 2 meals per day) On 24, the 25th is free or 50 – 2 free (24+1, 48+2) Participation fee Includes: Hotel& Apartments accommodation ( in triple and quadruple rooms) with 2 meals per day in Paralia and Olimpic beach 2/2 rooms available for drivers and leaders Diploma & Presents for group Bus free parking Participation fee does not Include: You should have insurance for medical care Additional HB is 28 euro per person Excursions are optional and the price depend of the number of people You can come by plane on Thessaloniki airport and it will be paid by you 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.