1. The group must comprise of no more than 25 participants including leaders, musicians, drivers and escorts. The 25 people must include anyone associated with the group attending the festival.
2. Dancers must be over 16 years of age.
3. The group must perform only traditional dances of the country represented.
4. It will perform on stage and street activities with various costumes and programs (at least 3 different programs).
5. The group must be accompanied with live orchestrawith traditional musical instruments. Live music is required.
6. Performances
a .The group has to take part in the great parade of friendship of people
b. The group has to give 2 different 10 minutes short representative dance performances in the opening and closing night (solos and songs are not allowed for the opening and closing) .
c. The group has to appear 2 (twice ) with 30 – 35 min program and 20-25 min program during the duration of the festival in the city of Lefkas at the Open Theater, and 1 appearance in other place of the island in shows of 30-40 minutes. Groups need to prepare different program for every show
d. Each groups must provide 2 couples who rehearse during the festival for the closing ceremony
e. The orchestras of each group participate in the execution of the festival ‘s song and rehearse during the festival under the guidance of the festival music director.
f. The group has to exchange one gift with the Mayor in the closing ceremony
7. Other Events
The group will prepare a parallel event featuring the culture of its country . It can be: a culinary event, a workshop, a musical performance etc.
8. Arrival – Departure
The groups must be in Lefkada in the morning of the opening day of the festival.
9. Transportation
If the group is coming by air the Festival arranges and covers transportation by bus to Lefkada with return to the airport (Athens or Thessaloniki International Airports).
10. Accommodation
The group will stay in a 3 star hotel in the city of Lefkada in triple(3) and quadruple(4) rooms.
11. Meals
The festival offers breakfast in the hotel buffet and dinner every day in local restaurants with international and traditional cuisine.
12. Language
The language of the Festival is English and Greek. Each group will be provided with an interpreter and 2 guides.
13. Health Coverage
The Festival offers only first aid medical care. Consequently it is strongly suggested that health insurance coverage be arranged for all group members before travelling to the Festival.
14.Festival rights
1.The Festival reserves the right to broadcast the festival performances partly or entirely without any payments to the group 2.The Festival may change the contents and programs, and the groups will be informed on time!
For any questions please contact the festival office:
Mrs Ioanna Filippa
1 Sikelianou str Lefkada 31100
tel +30 26450 26635
