Discover Thassos – The Emerald Island of Greece!

Thassos, one of the most stunning Greek islands, located in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea. Thassos is famous for its natural beauty, picturesque beaches, and laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. The island offers a perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes and a rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal place for relaxation and creativity.

The International Festival “Emerald Island” is a non-competitive celebration of traditional and modern dance, music, and performance. The festival is open to children and youth folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal and instrumental groups, choirs, and performers from other art styles. There are no age limits, allowing all participants to come together and share their artistic talents.

Each group will perform in two concerts and a defile, with performance durations based on the number of participants.

Accommodation Details

Participants will stay in apartments and hotels in Potos, a beautiful village on Thassos, conveniently located near the festival venues, offering easy access to performances and leisure activities.

• Half Board accommodation, which includes two meals per day (breakfast and lunch).
• Groups will be accommodated in rooms with 3 or 4 beds, each featuring a private bathroom. 
• The organizer will provide two double rooms per group at no additional charge above the participation fee (leaders and drivers). Any additional double rooms (three or more) will incur fees as written in the festival conditions.

For additional room requests, the charges are as follows:

• Double Room: €8 per person/day
• Single Room: €30 per person/day
• Extra Night: €42 per person/day

For every 25 participants, the 26th participant stays free.

The participation fee is 210€ per person.

It includes:

• Accommodation in Apartments and Hotels
• Half Board Basis with 2 meals per day
• Ferry Boat Tickets for every person excluding the vehicle (bus, minibus, car)
• Participation in 2 Concerts and a Defile
• Invitation Letter
• Grattiduted Certificate 
• All expenses of the festival organization

Does NOT include:

• Travel Insurance
• Transfers
• City Tax
• Excursions (See the excursion list in the section "Excursions")

Additional Festival Information

Transfers:
The festival organizers will arrange transportation for groups arriving by plane, including airport transfers to and from Thassos. The cost of this transportation will depend on the number of participants and will be agreed upon separately.

Bus Parking:
Groups arriving by bus can use their own transport during the festival and for local journeys around Potos and other areas of Thassos. Parking fees are the responsibility of the group and are paid directly at the parking facility.

Payment Details:

• A 30% deposit is required with the initial application to confirm participation.
• 40% of the total fee is due 60 days before the festival.
• The remaining 30% balance must be paid 10 days before the festival starts.

The final participant list must be submitted 30 days before the festival start date. Deposits are non-refundable after this date.