The seminar will be held in Pieria (the
land of the ancient Thracian tribe ‘Pieres’ and the Muses), on the
flanks of Mount Olympus, the mythological residence of the ancient Greek
pantheon, and close to the coasts of the blue Aegean Sea. The seminar
will take place from 17 to 26th August 2012, when most traditional
feasts (‘glendia’ or ‘panegyria’) take place in the area, as well as
famous festivals of traditional ‘gaida’ (bagpipe), and ancient Greek
drama festivals in the theatre of Dion, the sacred town o
f the ancient Macedonians.
The seminar program will offer courses of traditional Greek dances and
customs, including women's ritual dances, from different regions
(Pontus, Black Sea, Serres, Drama, Pieria and Olympus) as well as
lessons in traditional Greek culture, philosophy, language, music and
singing from well-known teachers, researchers and musicians (Yvonne
Hunt, Laura Shannon, Giorgos Pavlos, Kostas Nikolaidis, Katerina
Asteriou-Kavazi, Vasilis Komatas, Panayotis Pagonidis, Vasilis
Gerovasileiou, Lefteris Pavlou, Yannis Kakaras, Panayotis Pavlos, Panos
Zikidis). There will also be special nights of traditional music at the
seminar venue or in villages, where we will have the chance to dance
with local people. Various scenic excursions and cultural tours will
give the chance to admire the natural wonders of the sacred Mount
Olympus, the legendary burial place of Orpheus and great examples of
ancient Greek civilization, music and technology.
We are expecting you for a unique cultural experience!!!
