Our goal - 

An international dialogue of teachers, students and friends of Tai Chi & Qi Gong, from Europe and the Balkans, that promotes a deeper understanding of Tai Chi Chuan & Qi Gong.

The program - Tai Chi Chuan & Qi Gong

Seminars in Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong and Tui Shou. Lectures through the lens of science and in philosophy aim to enrich the knowledge of the participants and to develop international friendship and partnership. The Festival's highlight during our closing festivities resumes at the gala presentation of our invited guests. A variety of Tai Chi forms and performances together with  traditions of the Thracian culture will set the final scene of our Festival.

Democritus -

Our Festival is named after the great philosopher 'Democritus of Abdera'. Our intention is to promote an interdisciplinary approach to Tai Chi through philosophy. By analyzing the work of Democritus and his theories of cosmology, of ethics, of the atom, we have a starting point to explore the relationship between the culture of the West and that of Chinese philosophy.

Philosophy -

To facilitate discussion and dialogue between people interested in exploring the relationship between themselves, the various practices embraced by Tai Chi Chuan, and the philosophy of China and Greece. The Festival’s goal is the development of communication between different people that enhances and promotes cultural development.

Through the lens of Science -

The science behind Tai Chi Chuan - up to date studies and research results about clinical and scientific settings that support the effects in health.

Friendship - 

It is an opportunity for the creation of a network of experts and friends who share the human values ​​of respect and friendship.

East meets West. 

Tai Chi Chuan and Philosophy - 

a universal bond and language of culture