WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

FESTIVAL DETAILS

● Dates: June 13 – June 17, 2025
● Location: Paralia-Katerini, Greece
● Director: Z.S. & WOFA
● Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

PARTICIPATION INFO

● Open to folk ensembles, choral groups, orchestras, modern dance groups, and majorette teams (children, youth, adult)
● Non-competitive festival; up to 3 groups per country, max 50 members per group (dancers, managers, musicians)
● Program: two folk/modern dances totaling 15–20 minutes (live or USB); choral groups: 15-minute program
● Evening performances; daytime free for sightseeing and excursions
● Submit by mail: brief CV and group photos; groups must bring their national flag
● Groups arrange their own transport to/from the festival

PARTICIPATION FEE

● 3 nights/4 days (Jun 13–16): €119 per person (half-board)
● 4 nights/5 days (Jun 13–17): €139 per person (half-board)
● 5 nights/6 days (Jun 13–18): €169 per person (half-board)
● Includes shared rooms with private bathroom; two double rooms provided free for leaders/drivers
● Additional double rooms: €12 per person per day
● Tourist tax: €2 per person per day (paid on-site)
● Extra nights (half-board): €35 per person per night

INCLUDED

● Accommodation in beachfront hotels or apartments (Rainbow Resort, Passion, Yakhintos, Katerina, Xenia Zeus, Ifigenia, Despina, London, Phenix)
● Half-board meals (breakfast & dinner)
● Two double rooms for group leaders/drivers
● Souvenirs and attendance certificates for each participant
● Welcome reception with drinks for group leaders
● Local tour guide for town sightseeing
● Free parking
● Festival publicity (social media & press)

NOT INCLUDED

● Transport to/from Paralia (Thessaloniki Airport transfers at extra cost)
● Optional excursions (extra fees apply)
● Personal health or liability insurance

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Participants choose from beachfront hotels or apartments in Paralia-Katerini.
● Shared rooms with private bathroom
● Two double rooms provided for group leaders/drivers
● Additional double rooms: €12 per person per day
● Extra nights (half-board): €35 per person per night

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL (Jun 13)

● 13:00 – Arrival, hotel check-in & beach time
● 18:00–19:00 – Dinner at hotel
● 21:00 – Welcome reception for group leaders

DAY 2 – WELCOME EVENTS (Jun 14)

● 07:00–08:30 – Breakfast
● 11:00–16:00 – Optional boat excursion in Thermaikos Gulf
● 18:00–19:00 – Dinner at hotel
● 21:00–23:00 – Welcome event at Aloha Beach

DAY 3 – FESTIVAL EVENING (Jun 15)

● 09:00–11:00 – Breakfast
● 11:00–17:00 – Free time or optional tours
● 18:00–19:00 – Dinner at hotel
● 19:30–23:00 – Festival evening in Paralia square (certificates & gifts on stage)

DAY 4 – EXCURSION & FREE TIME (Jun 16)

● 09:00–10:00 – Breakfast
● 11:00–17:00 – Beach time or excursion to Meteora
● 19:30–23:00 – Free evening at a local taverna

DAY 5 – DEPARTURE (Jun 17)

● 08:00–10:00 – Breakfast
● 10:30 – Check-out & departure

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

● Boat excursion in Thermaikos Gulf (includes Greek lunch)
● Full-day tours to Thessaloniki, Katerini, or Meteora (additional fees apply)