21.Pieria Folk Festival 12-16 June 2025

Pieria, a place that enchants with its natural beauty and deep cultural heritage, is the ideal destination for hosting International Cultural Festivals. With the imposing Mount Olympus, the mythical mountain of the gods, dominating the horizon and the crystal blue shores of Thermaikos Gulf offering serenity and beauty, the region uniquely combines history, tradition and the warm hospitality that characterizes its people.

This enchanting place stands out for its varied landscapes: lush forests, gurgling riversand award-winning Aegean Sea coastlines that are honored with Blue Flags every year. Olympus offers unique opportunities for adventure and contact with nature, while archaeological treasures, such as the ancient Macedonian sanctuary at Dion, and picturesque traditional villages create a complete cultural experience for every visitor.

Program

Thursday 12 June 2025:

• • Arrival at the hotel & check in after 14:00.
  • Welcome by a representative of the organizers.
  • A detailed programme with all the information needed will be given.
  • Free time for rest, walking in the area, swimming, etc.
  • Dinner at the hotel.

Friday 13 June 2025:

• • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free day for activities / Optional Excursion.
  • Traditional feast/party at 20:30, with Greek and international traditional music from the countries of the participants, with food and drinks (Lunch).
  • Gifts and participation certificates will be given away by the organizers.

Saturday 14 June 2025:

• • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free day until afternoon / Optional excursion.
  • Lunch at the hotel.
  • Departure from the hotel at 19:00, dressed in traditional costumes, to a seaside region of the local Municipality Pydna Kolindros, where the event will take place.
  • During the event, souvenirs will be given away by local organizations. As well as
    water to all participants.

Sunday 15 June 2025:

• • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Official meeting of the group leaders with the organizers at 10:00 (Drinks and refreshments will be served).
  • Free day until afternoon / Optional excursion.
  • Lunch at the hotel.
  • Departure from the hotel at 19:00, dressed in traditional costumes, to a village of Municipality Pydna Kolindros, where the event will take place.
  • During the event, souvenirs will be given away by local organisations. As well as water to all participants.

Monday 16 June 2025:

• • Breakfast at the hotel. Departure of the groups.
  • Departure of the groups

The full package includes:

• Accommodation 5 days (4 nights), in triple/quadruple rooms (plus 2-3 double rooms only for the leaders) with half board (breakfast & dinner), in selected hotels by the sea of Pieria (Olympus Riviera) in Paralia Beach, Olympic Beach and Korinos Beach.

Participants

Participation is open to:

• • Traditional Folk Dance Groups
  • Choirs
  • Orchestras

From all over the world!