<p>Three different countries, three different stages, three different journeys. And each has its own reason to be chosen.</p>

<p>Greece begins not with the stage, but with rest. The format of accommodation in Greece is something we plan deliberately.</p>

<p>Leptokaria suits mixed and adult ensembles better — a calm rhythm, space, and the closeness of the sea. Platamonas is what we recommend for children’s groups — compactness, a safe environment and convenient logistics. In the town of Litochoro — atmospheric, lively and welcoming, located right at the foot of Mount Olympus — there is an amphitheatre where the competitive part of the festival takes place. And this is an important detail: the stage here is not fenced off, not closed, not “for insiders”. In the evening, when the competition day comes to an end, the amphitheatre fills with residents and guests of the town. It is not a formal finale — it is a festive chord where art becomes an event for everyone. Before the competition we traditionally organize a parade of participants through the town — and at that moment the festival begins to breathe together with Litochoro.</p>

<p>The Greek format overall is about balance: stage, rest and the feeling that the competition does not take away energy, but opens it.</p>

<p>Italy sounds different. It is not about rush and not about chaos — it is about richness of experience.</p>

<p>Pesaro in spring is a quiet conversation with the city, its architecture, music and air, while the stage of the theatre Teatro „G. Santi” in the town of Bellaria is a modern, technically equipped space with carefully designed acoustics, a comfortable professional floor and a clear sense of theatrical form. The gala awards ceremony takes place on an open-air stage above the Adriatic Sea — in a warm, bright and genuinely Italian atmosphere, with a friendly audience generously offering smiles, applause and the feeling of a true celebration.</p>

<p>The Italian festival format is not an isolated event but part of the life of the city. It matters where you perform, but it also matters where you drink your morning coffee, which streets you walk through after rehearsal and what will remain with you once you return home. Italy offers style — not through decorations, but through the very way these days are lived.</p>

<p>Croatia, in this trio, is the most structured.</p>

<p>Zaton is a space where everything works for the comfort of the participants. The coastline with direct access to the sea and a gentle entrance into the water makes this place especially convenient for children’s ensembles — though with one small Croatian condition: special water shoes here become almost as essential as a good mood. The resort area is designed as a complete environment: pools, beach zones, sports facilities and animation programs for children and adults. Zaton has long been recognised by European tourists and regularly appears in top rankings of resorts and campsites. The pine forest along the coast creates a special ecological setting in which rehearsals, the festival program and informal meetings naturally intertwine.</p>

<p>We chose Zaton not simply because it is a convenient location. We chose it as an environment that supports both creativity and rest. Here participants do not only perform — they experience the European cursive of life: soft, natural, rich, yet not overloaded.</p>

<p>https://www.zaton.hr/</p>

<p>The festivals of 2026 differ in mood and rhythm, yet they are united by one idea — to create a space in which art cooperates with travel, emotions and people rather than competing with them.</p>