Kalamata hosts 6th International Choral Competition and Festival

The 6th International Choral Competition and Festival has commenced in Kalamata, Greece, bringing together more than 1,200 singers from 17 different countries. The event, which takes place every two years, serves as a cultural meeting point for diverse traditions and languages through polyphonic music.

Mayor Thanasis Vasilopoulos officially opened the festival at the Tenta Indoor Gymnasium, noting that the institution has become a significant part of the city’s cultural identity. Participating nations include Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Switzerland, Estonia, China, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Turkey, and Finland.

The festival features various categories and performances, including contributions from Greek choirs. Organizers expressed gratitude to Interkultur, its president Gunter Titsch, the Georgios and Victoria Karelia Foundation, and the many volunteers and sponsors making the event possible.