The award winning Folk Dances Festival “Diamantis Palaiologos 2019” returns in a few days to the island of Skopelos!
A well-established festival on the island of Skopelos that unites bands and dancers from all over the world. A big celebration with more than 7500 spectators that will take place at the Open Municipal Theater from August 25th to August 27th. Along with a series of dance performances, dozens of seminars, workshops, guided tours, and exhibitions invite you to get acquainted with the island’s culture and rich tradition.
The Folk Dance Festival “Diamantis Palaiologos” is organized by the Non-Profit Company “Plegma” in collaboration with the Region of Thessaly and has been awarded the Silver Tourist Award 2017 in the category of Festivals and the Silver Award at the Best City Award 2016 in the category of Culture. In addition, it has been the subject of research and studies for many Greek and foreign universities and has been presented as a case study in numerous scientific conferences.
Spyrou Skopelos Experience invites you to Skopelos, the beautiful and unique island of Sporades, to enjoy an unforgettable stay in its hotels and enjoy the traditional rhythms of the island.
The program of the festival is:
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Parade of dance groups
19:15 | Port of Skopelos
Performance schedule
20:30 | Open Skopelos Municipal Theater
- Filirou Cultural Education Association \ Nicosia Serres’ Union “The Union” | Dance from Thrace
- Folklore Association of Neo Ryssio “Aretsou” Dances from Aridea
- Dance Group “Diamantis Paleologos”
- Skopelos Cultural and Folklore Association Dances from the North Sporades
- Erotokritos Cretan Association of Oreokastros and Friends Dances from Crete
Party For Volunteers
23:00 | Jetty (green lighthouse). Dress Code: White with DJ SIdas & DJ Palai | Screadriver Team
Monday, August 26, 2019
A tour of the island’s Chora
10:00 | Festival office
“Walk to the Old Town and its Monuments”.
In collaboration with Skopelos Island Studies Center.
Entries by August 24 at www.dancefestival.gr
DancefestivalGRQuiz with Spyros Gramenos
12:00 | CocktailBarRock
Seminar of traditional dances
17:00 | GlysteriBeachBar
Dance from Lebanon
Rapporteurs: Dabkeh Hednaniyeh فرقة الدبكة الهدنانية
Performance schedule
21:00 | Open Skopelos Municipal Theater
- Gastouni & Surroundings Dance Group “Terpsichori” Dances from the Peloponnese
- Smyrna Association of Asia Minor Kordeli “Agia Fotini” | Minor Asian Dances
- Chorophilosophists Dances from Thrace and Eastern Romania
- Cretan Section of Agios Georgios Volos Cultural and Sports Association Dances from Crete
- Dancing Department of Ioannis Christodoulou Pouriou / Dancing Department of MakriRachis | Dances from Pelion
- Pontian Cultural Association of Temenos “The Prophet Elias” Dances from Pontos
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Excursion to the Language
09: 30 | Port: Departures of Dance Complexes
11: 00 | Presentation of Skopelos Traditional Costume, Louki Glossa Square. Rapporteurs: Christos Paleologos. Music: AndreaBrown
Beach Party
14:30 | BeachBar ‘s Limnoniari Blast
Performance schedule
21:00 | Open Skopelos Municipal Theater
- Kozani Folklore Cultural Association
- Folklore Association of Neo Ryssio “Aretsou” Dances from Izmir
- Neochorouda Cultural Association “Alexander the Great” Dances of Neochorouda Macedonia
- Traditional Dance Conservation and Distribution Association, Dance Center Tripolis Arkadias | Dance from Arcadia
- DabkehHednaniyeh فرقةالدبكةالهدنان | Dances from Lebanon
- Folklore Club of Avlida beach Dance from the Cyclades
Traditional feast
23:30 | Open Skopelos Municipal Theater
Daily Ticket: € 3
Three Days Ticket: € 5
* The Festival is not sponsored by any state or European body. The minimum entry fee is necessary for the festival’s sustainability and long-term outlook. Part of the proceeds will go to “Lighthouse Skopelos – Chronic Disease Support Association”