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XXVI International Music & Dance festival “PARALIA PARADISE”

26 -

30 August, 2025

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Paralia-Katerini, GREECE

All Performing Arts

from 169 €

5 days

Director: Z.S.& WOFA

Deadline:

June 26, 2025

Participation Information



We invite folk ensembles, choral groups, art schools, majorette teams, orchestras, ballroom dance groups, and brass bands (children, youth, and adult groups) to participate in the XXVI International Music & Dance Festival “PARALIA PARADISE,” taking place from August 26 to 30, 2024, in Paralia, Katerini, Greece.

The festival aims to present the cultural traditions of different countries and provide an opportunity for members of groups to come together, establish friendships, and showcase their culture through dance and music. It is open to folk and choir ensembles, orchestras, and majorettes, regardless of members’ gender and age.

General Rules:



The festival is a non-competitive showcase of traditional and modern dances and music performed by groups.
Participation is limited to three groups from each country.
Each group may consist of a maximum of 70 members, including dancers, managers, musicians, and family members.
Each ensemble should prepare at least two folk dances for a total performance time of 15-20 minutes with orchestra or USB. Choral groups should prepare a free program of about 15 minutes.
Performances will be held in the evening, allowing for daytime excursions.
Participants should send a short CV and photos of their group.
Groups should bring a flag representing their country.
Each group must arrange their own transportation for arrival and departure.

Accommodation Information



Festival participants will be accommodated in hotel apartments such as Rainbow Resort, Pasion, Kronos, Xenia Zeus, Ifigenia, Despina, Bambus, and similar properties.

Participation Fees:



€169 for 4 HB per person (5 days/4 nights with 2 meals per day).
€203 for 5 HB per person (6 days/5 nights with 2 meals per day).
The fee covers hotel accommodation with 2 meals per day in triple and quadruple rooms. Additional double rooms are available for €10 per person per day.
A tourist tax of €1.5 per person per day will apply as an additional charge.

Festival Organizers Provide:



One free participant for every 25 dancers (e.g., 24+1, 48+2).
Souvenirs and gifts for each group.
Certificates of attendance.
A welcome reception for group leaders.
Free parking.
Advertising for the festival (press releases, social media, flyers, posters).

Insurance: Personal responsibility and health insurance are the responsibility of the groups. First aid and medical services will be available.

Extended Stay Information


You can continue your stay in Paralia. Price will be 45 Euro per day per person HB – price is special for the participants in festivals that we can provide.





Program Information



Day 1:


1:00 PM: Arrival in Paralia, hotel accommodation, and free time (beach time).

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner at the hotel.

9:00 PM: Welcome meeting with group leaders and free time in Paralia.


Day 2:


8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Boat excursion.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner at the hotel.

9:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Welcome meeting with group leaders.


Day 3:


7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Beach time or optional excursions.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner at the hotel.

7:30 PM – 11:00 PM: Festival evening on the square.


Day 4:


9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Breakfast.

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Beach time or visit Meteora.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Dinner at the hotel.

9:00 PM: Party with all participants at Aloha Beach.


Day 5:


9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast.

10:30 AM: Departure.

Excursion Information



Participants will have the opportunity to engage in several excursions during the festival:


Day 2: A boat excursion in the blue waters of Thermaikos Gulf. The program includes:

– Departure from the port of Paralia at 9:00 AM.

– A 30-minute swimming stop in the clear waters near Plaka.

– A visit to Variko Beach for lunch (grilled fish, Greek salad, and beverages) and leisure activities.

– Return to the port of Paralia by 3:30 PM.

Cost: €20 per person.


Day 3: Optional visits to Thessalonica or Katerini.


Day 4: Option to visit Meteora, a famous historical site in Greece.


Additional days may be arranged upon request, allowing for extra time at the beach or optional festival evenings.

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