Директор: Rea Madella Ioannidou Discover Larnaka: Beautifully compact, easily accessible and truly authentic, Larnaka is Cyprus' oldest soul with a history that dates back 10,000 years, making it the longest continually inhabited region of the island. And with its status as the most centrally positioned city, Larnaka also offers easy access to the island's other regions, making it the ideal destination for a Cyprus holiday. Whilst the region is rich in the ancient culture of hundreds of years of contrasting civilisations and architecture, Larnaka is also a thriving and modern European city that offers the best of all worlds. A characteristic feature is that tourists will find that there is no distinction between resort and town; locals and visitors alike can enjoy the same daily experience of a charming and diverse Mediterranean city. From stretches of varied coastline, a mix of traditional and cosmopolitan establishments and fascinating monuments, Larnaka seamlessly blends its two 'faces'. Enjoy Larnaka: Golden Sun and Sparkling Sea - Diving at the Zinovia ship wreck, Water activities at the beach and boat parties. Food and Wine - wine tasting and traditional specialties and delicacies. Rich Culture and Religion - Awarded Museums, Monuments, Galleries and a UNESCO heritage. Once you fall in love with Larnaka, you will discover for yourself why both flamingos and visitors always return to their favourite Mediterranean region! Terms and conditions for participation: Folklore dance groups from Mediterranean countries are invited to participate, but we also welcome groups from around the world. Our aim is to give everyone the opportunity to join. If you know someone who might be interested, feel free to share this information with them. Please note that the festival organizers are not responsible for securing Visas for international participants (outside the EU). Ensure you contact the relevant Embassy well in advance of your travel. We can assist with communication, but visa arrangements must be made by participants themselves. Each group, including dancers, choir members, and musicians, can have a maximum of sixty (60) members. For music bands, the minimum number of members is six (6). We encourage live music performances for dance groups and choirs, rather than recorded tracks. If a group wishes to bring more than 60 participants, please reach out to us to discuss arrangements. We also encourage groups to bring their own traditional choirs and bands where possible. The total number of participants for each group, including dancers, choir, and band members, should not exceed 60. We accept participants starting from the age of fourteen (14) years. Performances: There will be a total of four (4) performances over the 6 days of the festival. Four (4) of the performances need to be with a different choreography and costumes for dancers and for choirs and bands it needs to be different songs and outfits. Some of the performances are in the morning, so please be prepared with also a lighter/cooler traditional outfit from your country, since Cyprus is still really warm in September. Participation fee: Participants: 300 Euro per person - 5 nights, 4 FB (full board) - Each member of the dance group, including musicians, must pay a participation fee of 300 Euro per person, which must be paid in advance. Accompanying people: 320 Euro per person - 5 nights, 4 FB (full board) - Any additional individuals who wish to accompany the group for leisure and to enjoy the festival as escorts must pay 320 Euro per person. These escorts will receive the same benefits as the group members. Free accommodation: In a group of 30 participants - the leader is free (30+1). You are welcome to bring representatives from your country, such as the mayor of your town or a professional journalist, to help promote Cyprus in your region. Participation fee includes: Accommodation in Hotel Apartments of 1-2-3-4 bedrooms or 2-3 star hotel rooms for 2-3-4 persons in a room. People who want accommodation in a single or double room should pay the difference of the price. A single room costs 45 Euro extra per person per night. A double room costs 35 Euro extra per person per night. 3 buffet meals per day for 12-13-14-15 of September (11th is the day of arrivals and 16th is the day of departure so no meals provided). Internal Transportation (transfers from airport to hotel and back, or transportations from and to venues if needed). Free entrance to venues and archaeological museums. Free mini cruise, party on boat and diving Traditional Parties with free food and drinks Presents and T-shirt We can organise extra excursions for each group for a small fee for the transportation. We are NOT responsible for the expenses for your transportation to Cyprus (airplane tickets, lateral flow tests if needed, etc.). Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment. Next payment: 200 Euro per person. The remaining amount is due no later than one month before your arrival. Please note that the 200 Euro deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation by the group or the organizers due to circumstances such as pandemics, natural disasters, or war. This policy is in place because hotel reservations and bookings must still be honoured.