we're the Delphics
Culture is our soul. Art is our expression. Peace, our purpose.
Ancient Wisdom, Revisited!
Founded in 1994 and endorsed by world leaders like Nelson Mandela, the International Delphic Council revived Delphi's ancient Games - renewing a 2,600-year old tradition where art unites cultures and fosters peace. Driven by coexistence, appreciation, and acceptance, it connects people, cultures, and nations through six art forms. Today, a global network of Delphic Councils and Delphic Clubs spans 80+ nations across five continents, celebrating diversity while being united by differences - proving peace flourishes through the arts.
Delphic Games – A powerful common-floor
The Delphic Games are the world’s only global forum for the arts - where artists, cultures, and nations unite to celebrate creativity and inspire peace. Held across continents in diverse formats, they bring thousands together to share talent, traditions, and the universal language of art. Know More…
1st Junior Delphic Games 1997
Tbilisi, Georgia
'A Day of Dreams'
1st Delphic Games 2000
Moscow, Russia
'The New Millennium'
2nd Junior Delphic Games 2003
Düsseldorf, Germany
'Creativity & Peace
2nd Delphic Games 2005
Kuching, Malaysia
'Revitalising Endangered Traditions'
3rd Junior Delphic Games 2007
Baguio City, Philippines
'Bridging Arts & Culture for our Children's Future'
3rd Delphic Games 2009
Jeju Island, South Korea
'In Tune with Nature'
4th Junior Delphic Games 2011
Johannesburg, South Africa
'Provoke, Innovate, Inspire'
4th Delphic Games 2027
8th Edition
coming soon !
Delphics & Olympics – Ancient Twins
Did you know? In ancient Greece, the Delphic and Olympic Games were known as twin sisters - celebrating the two dimensions of human excellence: art and sport. At Delphi, under the guidance of the Amphictyonic League, the Delphic Games honoured Apollo and nurtured creativity, harmony, and cultural understanding. Revived in 1994, they continue a 2,600-year legacy of art and peace. Know More..
Water – Delphic Symbol
Water is the sacred symbol of the Delphic Games - pure, timeless, and life-giving. Like the Olympic flame that represents athletic spirit, Delphic water symbolizes creativity, harmony, and cultural unity. Through the Castalian Spring Ceremony in Delphi, this sacred water journeys across nations, proclaiming peace and creative awakening. Art, like water, flows freely - essential, eternal, and shared by all humanity. Know More…
Six Art Categories – The Common Floor
Arts reflect the cultures they emerge from - creating spaces for expression, collaboration, and human connection. To represent every artistic expression of humankind, the Delphic Games celebrate six major art categories and their various disciplines through competitions, presentations, and exhibitions in traditional, contemporary, and digital formats. We also showcase community spaces, museums, and cultural hubs via fringe activities. Know More…
Delphics favours the Young!
At the heart of our mission lies a simple truth the young are the keepers of tomorrow’s culture. We exist to inspire and guide new generations to explore the boundless world of timeless arts - music, drama, dance, painting, literature, and beyond. Through Delphic Clubs in schools and colleges, we ignite imagination, celebrate talent, and nurture a lifelong love for artistic expression. Join us in helping young minds discover that art is not just a subject to learn, but a way to live.
Delphic Principles
Born in 1994, the Delphic Charter founded the International Delphic Movement - uniting humanity through arts, culture, and dialogue. Visionaries from 20 nations guide its global network with timeless Delphic principles of peace, cooperation, and harmony. Know More...
Delphic Platforms
Delphics mandated programs, platforms, forums, and mediums unite people of all ages and profiles at local, regional, national, and international levels. Through these common floors, we foster collaboration across the six art categories - musical, performing, literary, visual, culinary and crafts. These engagements revive ancient ideals, inspiring peace, creativity, and cultural dialogue worldwide. Some of the activities are:
Network Activities
New York, USA in Kuching, Malaysia!
New York, USA in Kuching, Malaysia!
Upcoming Engagements
New York, USA in Kuching, Malaysia!
New York, USA in Kuching, Malaysia!
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Delphics Visual Identity
The International Delphic Movement unites hearts for peace. Our dynamic, adaptable visual language - featuring overlapping hearts in vibrant hues - celebrates the human connect through arts & cultures, united by differences.
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