In a time when war has returned to Europe and authoritarian voices are rising worldwide, the idea of hosting Delphic Games on European soil carries powerful meaning. The International Delphic Council (IDC) in Berlin is already in dialogue with partners to bring this vision to life. Because we believe in the unifying power of the arts – and in the truth that peaceful coexistence is worth infinitely more than division and conflict. The world needs a sign. Let it come from Europe. Learn more …

In 2009, the Korean island of Jeju — a UNESCO World Heritage site and symbol of peace — hosted the largest Delphic Games to date. Under the theme “In Tune with Nature”, over 700 artists from 54 nations gathered to celebrate creativity, cultural exchange, and unity. Through music, dance, visual arts and a powerful water ritual blending Delphi and Jeju, the Games became a living symbol of harmony between people, nature and tradition. Learn more …

In 1997, in a time of post-Soviet uncertainty and regional tension, the first Junior Delphic Games in Tbilisi brought together over 1,700 young artists from 16 countries. Under the patronage of Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze and with greetings from Yehudi Menuhin, these Games became a landmark of cultural unity. What began as a dream became a reality: a celebration of peace, creativity, and hope. This article explores how the Delphic spirit helped bridge seemingly unbridgeable divides. Learn more …

Art, culture and education are the most significant proof for identity, creativity and development. They are expression of contemporary creation. Art is able to build bridges between cultures and nations and can contribute to a peaceful living together. Art and culture inspire and promote the awareness for ones own existence. They help to answer the questions: Who am I, where do I come from and where to go? These questions about ones own identity, to find the future way in a globalised world becomes increasingly important.

The Delphic Games were held parallel to Olympic Games in ancient Greece and celebrated one year prior to the Olympic Games for about 1000 years – until both games were banned as heathen Games 394 BC.The Olympic Games for sport revived with the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) 1894 in Paris – 1500 years after the ban  The Delphic Games for arts and culture revived with the founding of the International Delphic Council (IDC) 1994 in Berlin – 1600 years after the ban.

A unique platform to get School Children from around the world to present their artistic expressions on canvas on what they perceive Arts and Cultures to be, in an ambience designed to be fun.
The wall will make its presence at the next Delphic Games, the worlds only common ground for Competitions, Presentations & Exhibitions in 6 Arts Categories and numerous sub-disciplines, with origins in ancient Greece 2500 years ago and revived in the Modern Era.