Festival Organizers
- Municipality of Dion – Olympus
- Region of Central Macedonia
- Regional Unit of Pieria
- Propantos Organization Center & Business Travel (FolkWay)
Festival Overview
The festival will be held in Villages of South Pieria, which is the land of the ancient Thracian tribe Pieres and the Muses, on the flanks of famous Mount Olympus. The surrounding area is the mythological residence of the ancient Greek pantheon, close to the exquisite coasts of the blue Aegean Sea. The pleasant Mediterranean climate and hospitality of the people is a guarantee for a memorable stay in our municipality. It is an ideal tourist destination, gathers archaeological, cultural and environmental interest.
Our previous Festivals in North, Central and South Pieria had big success as we welcomed groups and representatives of more than twelve countries. We expect that our 14th International festival and the 5th in cooperation with the Municipality of Dion – Olympus will have larger success and will provide to the participants opportunities to learn about different cultures and people, create new friendships, exchange experiences and contacts with other folk groups. Furthermore, during your stay you will have the pleasure to enjoy the Greek hospitality, the crystal blue sea and a bright Greek sun.
Type of groups that can participate: Traditional folk dance & song groups from Europe.
Festival Program
24/8/2017 – Day 1:
- Day of arrival – Check in at hotel from 01:00 p.m. – The rest of the total amount for the group, must be paid on this day – A detailed program and a person in charge will be provided to each group. Free time for rest, optional activities, swimming, walk to the market and clubs. – Dinner (in consultation with the hotel).
25/8/2017 – Day 2:
- Breakfast – All day free, for shopping – swimming at the beach – Optional Excursion. Dinner (in consultation with the hotel). Optional Party (Glenti) at 09:00 p.m. for all the groups with traditional Greek and European music and dances (Greek wine, traditional sweets and fruits)
26/8/2017 – Day 3:
- Breakfast – Free day from morning till noon – Optional Excursion – Midday Meal (in consultation with the hotel). – Departure from hotel at 7:00 p.m. dressed in traditional costumes and transfer to the place where the show will be held. During the performance drinks, sandwiches and traditional sweets will be offered. Gifts will be offered to you by the local Municipality at the end of the performance.
27/8/2017 – Day 4:
- Breakfast – Free day from morning till noon- Optional Excursion – Midday Meal (in consultation with the hotel). – Departure from hotel at 7:00 p.m. dressed in traditional costumes and transfer to the place where the show will be held. During the performance drinks, sandwiches and traditional sweets will be offered. Gifts will be offered to you by the local Municipality at the end of the performance.
28/8/2017 – Day 5:
- Breakfast – All day free, for shopping – swimming at the beach – Optional excursion. Dinner (in consultation with the hotel).
29/8/2017 – Day 6:
- Breakfast – Departure of the groups.
