Participation Information:

With pleasure we INVITE (folk ensembles,choral groups,art schools, majorette teams, orchestras,Ballroom dance groups) (children, youth and adult groups  ) to participate on XXV International Music & Dance festival “PARALIA SUMMER FEST”   08 – 13  July, Paralia, Katerini,Greece 2025

  The intention of our invitation  and the Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music.The idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares. The festival is open for folk and choir ensembles, as well as orchestras and majorettes regardless of the members gender and age. Paralia is famous holiday place on the Aegean coast of Greece with many sends beach .Festival program will be held on the main square in Paralia and Olimpic beach.

General rules :

• is a non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances and music performed by groups.
• On the festival may participate children and youth folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists, as well as groups and performers from other art styles.
• The number of participants are limited (only 3  groups from each country),
• Each group should consist of most 50 members including dancers, managers and musicians,
• Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 folk dances, total program of 15 -20 minutes each with orchestra or USB. For choral groups should prepare free program about 15 minutes
• The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city and  excursions.
• To send us short CV and photos of the group,
• To take a flag of the country,
• Groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure,