Village Of cuLture & Art eXperience 2024

17 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024
Mikroklisoura, Greece

In Volakas, a small mountain village in the prefecture of Drama up at 830 meters , with a rich history, tradition and intense cultural activity, an artistic community of restless spirits was born from a crazy idea.

Among the imposing quarries, the dense forest, the wild horses and a breath before the Falakro ski centre, this summer from July 17 to August 11 will come to life for the third time the artistic village Volax (Βώλαξ) – Village of culture & art experience.

For four weeks, Volakas will host great personalities of the artistic field. There will be music, dance seminars and more, concerts, activities for kids and adults with the aim of bridging the gap between the arts of the West and the East, the North and the South.

Students who will attend the seminars-lessons lasting a total of 27 hours with their favorite teachers, will have the opportunity:

To gain access to a large volume of information/ knowledge in a short period of time

To spend quality time for 6 days with their teachers and classmates interacting creatively with each other.

To enjoy the quiet life of a Greek village

To take a brake from the heat of summer in the coolness of Volakas

To enjoy nature

To attend many special concerts and enroll in various parallel activities

To bring along their friends or family for an unforgettable vacation

To have their children occupied in the Child Center with free activities for 6 hours a day

To enjoy local delicacies and purchase local products

All the concerts and most of the activities are free of charge for everyone!

Practical info

Pricerange per day

Free

Accommodation

Camping , Partner hotel , Youth hostel , AirBnb

Food

Fast snack , Snack bar , Resto , Veggie/vegan

Main target group

Under 12 y/o , 12 - 16 y/o , 16 - 25 y/o , 25 - 50 y/o , Above 50 y/o

Directions & transport

Car park

Surroundings

Nature , Village

Average attendence per day

500 to 2000 attendees

Art disciplines

Contemporary Dance , Folklore and folk arts , Heritage , Literature , Music , Classical Music

Support for disabled people

Yes