Delphic Games Podcast – Episode 1

In this inspiring episode, Christian Kirsch reveals how a lifetime devoted to the arts led him to revive one of the world’s oldest cultural traditions: the Delphic Games. What began as a personal search for artistic excellence evolved into an international mission rooted in ancient Greek wisdom, peacebuilding, and the rediscovery of shared cultural heritage. Kirsch explains why Europe lost so much of its artistic strength after the Second World War, how a surprising encounter redirected him from “Olympic Music Games” toward Delphi, and why his deep connection with Greece was essential for shaping the modern Delphic Movement.
A compelling story of dedication, destiny, and the transformative power of culture—this is an episode you shouldn’t miss. Learn more …

Delphic Games Podcast – Episode 2

In Episode 2, Christian Kirsch takes us inside the creation of the modern Delphic Games — revealing how six unique art categories, visionary thinking, and collaboration with artists shaped a global cultural movement. He shares how traditional and modern disciplines, including ecological and social arts, became part of a new international platform designed not to compare artists, but to unite them. Kirsch also recounts key encounters with cultural and political figures, the challenges of building something entirely new, and the early milestones that set the Delphic Games in motion.
A compelling insight into cultural diplomacy, creativity, and the power of arts to bridge East and West — this episode is essential for anyone interested in how culture can transform our world. Learn more …

Delphic Games Podcast – Episode 3

Episode 3 takes you around the world as Christian Kirsch shares the most remarkable early milestones of the modern Delphic Games — from Germany to Malaysia, the Philippines, South Africa, and South Korea. He reveals how personal encounters, unexpected challenges, and moments of pure cultural magic shaped the movement’s international rise. From breakdance battles in a a multi-storey shopping mall to the breathtaking peace celebrations on Jeju Island, this episode shows how the Delphic Spirit brings people together across generations and borders. Kirsch also opens up about the most meaningful personal encounter of his life — the partnership that made the Delphic Vision possible.
A vibrant, emotional, and inspiring episode that captures the true heart of the Delphic Games. 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.