24th International Cultural Gathering 2025

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Sunday 13 July 2025, 9:00 p.m. – East Moat Theatre Monday 14 July 2025, 9:00 p.m. – Yali Tzami Square (Old Port) The Chania Dance Group “Psiloritis” 1980–2025 – Celebrating 45 Years

The Chania Dance Group “Psiloritis” is once again hosting the 24th International Cultural Gathering and invites you to a vibrant celebration of joy and culture.

Over two evenings, we’ll be welcoming unique dance troupes from across the globe, taking us on a journey to faraway lands through rhythm, colour, and tradition.

Participating groups:
🇨🇱 Chile – Ballet Folclorico la Serena
🌴 Cook Islands – Karioi Nui Troupe
🇬🇷 Thessaly – Cultural Dance Group of Karditsa “Kallichoros”
🇬🇷 Pontian Society of Chania – “I Romania”
🇬🇷 Chania Dance Group “Psiloritis”

Live Cretan music will be performed by the talented ensembles of Ilias Choreftakis and Andreas Paterakis.
The event will be hosted by Zacharenia Boutzouka.

Organised in collaboration with:
Region of Crete – Regional Unit of Chania, Municipality of Chania and Chania Port Authority.

🎟️ Free admission