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“Vienna Comes Alive with Cultural Splendor, April 3–6”
April 8, 2025
from 225 €
We invite you to join us in the beautiful coastal town of Paralia Katerini, Greece, from 12-17 August 2025.
Paralia Katerini, located near Mount Olympus, offers stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural heritage, making it the perfect setting for this international folklore festival.
Festival Welcomes:
Folklore ensembles from various countries (Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Ukraine, Greece, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Armenia, Georgia, Indonesia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Austria, and more).
General Rules:
Performance lasting 10 minutes (live orchestra or music CD).
Groups must provide their own music or accompanying orchestra.
Send necessary documents via email.
Groups arrange their own transport.
Accommodation options:
Villas: Villa Odiseas, Vila Violet, Vila Victoria Inn, Vila Electra Beach.
Hotels: Hotel Atlantis***.
Participation Fee:
225 EUR – 5 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner) in standard villas.
245 EUR – 5 nights with half board in Vila Electra Beach.
305 EUR – 5 nights with half board in Hotel Atlantis***.
Additional Costs:
Double room surcharge: 12 EUR/person/night.
Single room surcharge: 35 EUR/person/night.
Tourist tax: 2 EUR/room/night (Villas) or 3 EUR/room/night (Hotels).
Included by Organizers:
One free participation per 25 members.
Diplomas and letter of invitation.
Hotel/Villa Facilities:
Various room types (triple/quadruple, studios, or apartments).
Half-board meals (breakfast and dinner).
Day 1 (12 August):
Arrival and accommodation.
Info meeting for group representatives.
Dinner.
Optional: Visit to discotheques.
Day 2 (13 August):
Breakfast.
Optional excursion to Meteora (medieval monasteries, Kalambaka town).
Dinner.
Optional: Greek night at Tavern or discotheque.
Day 3 (14 August):
Breakfast.
Optional “Pirate Cruise” excursion (swimming, entertainment).
Dinner.
Preparation for performance.
Parade of all festival groups.
Opening ceremony and folklore performances.
Awarding certificates and gifts.
Optional friendly night.
Day 4 (15 August):
Breakfast.
Optional half-day tour of Mount Olympus foothills and Litochoro town.
Dinner.
Optional: Greek night or discotheque.
Day 5 (16 August):
Breakfast.
Optional tour to Thessaloniki (White Tower, Rotonda, historical sites).
Dinner.
Optional: Visit to discotheques.
Day 6 (17 August):
Breakfast.
Free time until departure.
Optional Excursions (extra paid):
Meteora tour (medieval monasteries, Kalambaka).
Pirate Cruise (swimming, entertainment).
Greek Night at Tavern.
Skiathos tour.
Tour of Katerini.
One-day trip to Thessaloniki.
Tour of Litochoro and Dion.
Note: All excursions must be booked at least 14 days before the festival start. Organizing Committee cannot guarantee excursions booked after the deadline or during the festival.
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