The Delphic Games are historically a peace creating competition of the Arts. They took place for about 1000 years in ancient Greece one year prior to the Olympic Games. Six months before the beginning of the Games the organizers proclaimed the Delphic Peace Accord. Thereby, Delphi became the neutral crossroads for solving conflicts.

Nowadays, the competitions, presentations and exhibitions offer an impressive programme including traditional and contemporary arts. Independent experts, acting as jurors and observers, ensure professional appraisal criteria and making sure that the talented artists will benefit. Thus honouring their personal achieve - ments as well as their teachers, caretakers and supporters. Cultures do not enter into a competition but showcase their respective arts. They learn from each other by conversing, getting together and treating each other with mutual respect.

The event will take off with a grand opening ceremonoy will take off with music and performing art, crafts, design, visual art, architecture and more, showing Jeju's potential to the fullest.