The International Summer Folklore Academy - Nestia
Folkore Center will take part for the third time this year and the different groups will be divided as follwos:
Kindergardens: 1-10 June 2004 /first shif/
Kindergardens: 10-20 June 2004 /second shift/
20-30 June 2004 Third shift
1-10 July 2004 Forth shift
10-20 July 2004 Fifth shift
20-30 July 2004 Sixth shift
1-10 August 2004 Seventh shift
10-20 August 2004 Eighth shift
20-30 August 2004 Ninth shift


For contacts: Hristo Stankov
Tel: + 359 2 981 1367

Concerts, seminars, and exhibitions of musical instruments from around the world.

Concerts:
16.06 Classical Ottoman Music, Turkey
07.07 Mehmet Erenler - Saz Grubu , Turkey, Greece
28.07 «Letter from Istanbul», Derya Turkan - Sokratis Sinopoulos, Τurkey, Greece
Seminars:
10-16.6 Ud by Νecati Çelik and ney by Omer Erdoğdular
1-7.07 Saz by Mehmet Erenler
22-29.07 Kemençe by Derya Turkan and Sokratis Sinopoulos
12-17.09 Gadoulka Seminar, Georgi Petrov, Bulgaria

Contacts:
Choudetsi Pediados
70 100, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Tel: (+30) 280 741 027

At the coutryard of the cathedral of Naoussa Paros

Michalis Theodorakos (vice-president), Katerina Sifneou(secretary general)
tel/fax: 0030 22840 52971

Games of the XXVIII Olympiad - Athens 2004 Olympic Games

On the evening of August 13, 2004, the world will turn its eyes to the Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games. Approximately four billion people will view this historic event. It will be a proud moment for the people of Greece and an exciting beginning to the sixteen days of stunning competition to follow.

It will take the combined effort of over 8,000 volunteer performers, plus 2,000 artistic and technical volunteers working behind the scenes, to realise the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. The time commitment required for Ceremonies volunteers is greater than any other Games-time volunteers, but the result will be worth it. We invite you to join the celebration and apply to become an Opening and Closing Ceremonies volunteer today.

International folkdance classes and parties, ethnic theme days, talent shows

Session 1: August 14 - August 20
- Turkish, Scottish, Bulgarian Dances
Session 2: August 21 - August 27
- Contras & Squares, Basque, Balkan Dances
Session 3: August 28 - September 3
- Canadian, Romanian, Greek Dances
Labor Day Session: September 3 - September 6
- Israeli, English, Serbian Dances

Alan Wright, Registrar
Mainewoods Dance Camp, Inc.
(704)-847-0134

This event means to reinforce the old Maramures tradition of song and dance, as well as the interest of travellers from all over the world into the region of Maramures.

Organizers:
Iza Popeluc Foundation, Muzeul Taranului Roman, Foundation Al. Tzigara Samurcas and Ocna Sugatag City Hall.
Sponsors:
Formula As, Pro Helvetia, Atlantic Tour, NNV Baia Mare, PBD Production (USA).
Media partners:
Romanian Television, Romanian Radio Society

Contacts:
tel: +4021 312 77 57

5th Greek Dances Seminar with participation of Kyriakos Moisidis and Petros Selkos (dances from Almopia), Katerina Douka (songs of Thassos, Agio Pnevma, Orini, Drama),Yiannis Amarantidis (traditional costumes).
A seminar will be held at the hotel “Rihios”, in Stavros, Thessaloniki.

The International Highland Folk Festival is one of the oldest and biggest annual events of this kind in Poland.
The festival not only offers folk music, but numerous other events: exhibitions, pop-art, a highland poetry contest, visits to the studios of local artists, folk dance workshops, mountain trips, and parades by the performers.

International groups will strive for festival awards - the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Ciupaga (Highland Axes).

Tel: +48 (0) 18 201 2211
Fax: +48 (0) 18 206 6051
Address: ul. Kosciuszki 17,34-500 Zakopane

Culture is a bridge that removes the boundaries and differentiations between nations. Istanbul and Turkey, which have been home for the many various civilizations for thousands of years, are known with their virtue of the unique geographical positions as a bridge between Asia and Europe.

Address: 19 MAYIS MAHALLESÝ ÞEMSETTÝN GÜNALTAY CADDESÝ EKÝNCÝLER APT. NO:156/7
KAZASKER / ERENKÖY / ÝSTANBUL / TÜRKÝYE
Tel: 00 90 216 416 49 83
Fax: 00 90 216 416 18 83

The Balkan Music & Dance Workshops offer a unique opportunity for you to join in a celebration of music, dance and traditions—an enjoyable learning experience in an informal and supportive atmosphere.

Beginners with no previous knowledge are welcome!