VI World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2016"

18 - 28 August 2016
Nessebar, resort "Sunny Beach", Burgas, Obzor, St. Vlas Bulgaria

Adults Childrens's Competitive nature Dances Choirs / Songs Orchestras Habits Authentic Processed Styled

Director: Kaloyan Nikolov

The Championship is held under the patronage of the National Commission of Republic of Bulgaria for UNESCO

Location:

Nessebar and the resort complex “Sunny Beach” (Wikipedia)

The World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2016" is organizing by

The World Association of Folklore Festivals - WAFF,

The European Association of Folklore Festivals - EAFF,

World Folklore Academy, Event Vacation.

With support of:

UNESCO, IOV-WORLD, CID-UNESCO

Municipality of Nessebar, Burgas,

Basic Information

A special feature of the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk" is that all performances are recorded with professional audio and television equipment and the best of them are repeatedly broadcasted by 20 cable televisions in Bulgaria, by satellite televisions "Travel TV", "Rodina TV" and "Heros TV" with coverage across Europe, as well as by the World Internet Television "EuroFolkTV" at tv.eurofolk.com With these activities the main goal of the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2016“ is being realized and that is to popularize the traditional folk arts through the enormous possibilities of mass media.

The concerts of the World Championship of Folklore “World Folk 2016” are broadcasted live on the World Internet Television “EuroFolkTV”.

The marks of the participants appeared in the competition program of the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2016" are valid for ranking in the World ranking list of folklore.

Preliminary Program

August 18 - Meeting groups
August 19 - Competition - Official opening - Stage "Antique Amphitheater" - Nessebar
August 20 - Competition - Stage - "Amphitheater" - Obzor
August 21 - Free day trips
August 22 - Competition - Stage - Open stage "Ohluva" - Bourgas
August 23 - Free day trips,
August 24 - Competition - Stage - "Amphitheater" - Obzor
August 25 - Competition - Stage - "Theater Arena" - Sveti Vlas
August 26 - Competition - Stage - "Amphitheater" - Obzor - Parade of nations
August 27 - Competition - Stage - "Theater Arena" - Sveti Vlas Ceremony and announcement of winners and official closing gala concert of winners.
August 28 - Departure of the groups

All Competition concerts start around 17.00 h.

Till start of concerts, all groups have free time for rehearsal or leasure to the beach of Black sea, pools or excursions of historical and touristic places.

Concerts take place at the Ancient Amphitheatre in Nessebar, Sunny Beach, Burgas, Obzor, Sveti Vlas

World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2016” You can see the program - HERE

World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2015” You can see the program - HERE

World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2014” You can see the program - HERE

World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2013” You can see the program - HERE

World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2012” You can see the program - HERE.

World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2011”

Photos from World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2015” - HERE /Facebook

Master Classes

24 - 28 August - Master Class "Accordions of Kravtsov"

Regulations

Main task of the organizers is to allow the expression of the creative groups and their incorporation into a competitive program, defining the best of them and promoting the winners by broadcasting in the European and World television air.

To enter the contest the participants must be accredited, which is realized under the following conditions:

Those who wish to take part in the Festival must fill-in application form.
The collectives, who apply for participation, must have obtained prestigious awards from other festivals; the awards should be notified in the application form.
All participants are to make their own travel arrangements to and from Nessebar and stages and pay their travel expenses. The Organizing Commitiee provides accomodation and cultural program (excursions) by agreement with the participants.
A group delegation can include artists and their accompanying party. The nomber of artists and accopanying people is not limited.
During the participation of the team in the Championship, it may be invited by the organizers to take part in joint events – Official opening, Official closing, defile, accompanying concerts, cocktail, master class, or others. The presence of invited teams in various events is required.
The application forms should be sent not later than 25.04.2016.
The participants pay the specified prices for participation in the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2016”. The advanced payment is 20% from the total amount for the participation of the group. It is payable after approval of participation, but not late of June 30, 2016. That condition is in order to booking in the active resort season.
Send by post, to the address of EAFF or with attachment to email, demos of at two performances, or link to a video posted on YouTube or other social site for video sharing. The application to be added annotation of the participant and promotional materials - photos. The photo should not be less than 1 MB. Sent materials will not be returned.
Individual performers and duets pays and aditional participation fee 50 Euro.
Applaynig for second category pays and aditional participation fee 100 Euro
The price includes staying the night, breakfast, dinner and organizational service.
Two weeks before the beginning of the championship the full amount for participation must be sent.
The minimum participation period is 5 days.

Regulations of Contest

The contest system includes the following categories:

A) Folklore songs groups, authentic folklore (choirs and ensembles)
B) Folklore songs groups, modern arrangement of folklore music; - (choirs and ensembles)
C) Folklore dances groups, authentic folklore; (folklore dance groups, ensembles)
D) Folklore dances groups; modern choreography (folklore dance groups, ensembles)
E) Folklore mix ensembles - Authentic performances; (live vocal, instrumental and dance)
F) Folklore mix ensembles - Processed performances; (live vocal, instrumental and dance)
G) Folklore Instrumental groups; folklore music (ensembles and orchestras)
H ) Folklore customs groups ; replica (folklore groups, ensembles)
I) Group for old urban songs; (folklore groups, ensembles)

*i individual performers and duets by all categories exept E,F,H;
*1 by all categories there is also ranking of children and young people up to 18 years. /in children's and youth groups can participate up to 30% of participants from different age /
*2 by all categories there is ranking adults people up 18 years.

Formations that can take part in the competition program:

• folklore ensembles, song and dance groups;

• choirs;

• clubs for folk dances;

• groups for old urban songs;

• brass bands and folk orchestras;

• individual performers and duets;

The jury consists of three members. In jury committee may participate only members authorized by WAFF.

The jury evaluates by the following 4 criteria:

1. Complexity of performance /level of complexity of the performance/

2. Quality of performance /performance technical skills/

3. Vision /costumes, props, staging/

4. Stage manners /behavior on stage, gestures, contact with the audience, spirit emanation/

The program duration of the separate groups / participants should not exceed:

Songs - up to 10 minutes
Dances - up to 10 minutes
Ensemble performances – up to 15 minutes

The jury is entitled to reduce the overall assessment for non-compliance of regulations.

The Winner of the World Grand Prize of World Champion of Folklore "World Folk 2016" - World Grand Prix "Orpheus", a Gold medal and a Diploma for Absolute World Champion of Folklore for 2016 receives also a cash prize of 1,000 Euro.

At the discretion of the jury Nomination "Orpheus" is awarded, which gives the right for participation in the ranking for the World Grand Prix "Orpheus".
The champions are awarded gold medals, while second and third place - silver and bronze medals. Winners receive certificates for laureates and a diploma for World Champion of folklore for 2016 in the relevant category.
In the separate categories may be given additional gold, silver and bronze medals with the relevant diplomas.
Jury awards the top performers with a recommendation for participation in World Championship of Folklore.
All participants receive diplomas and object - prizes.
Special Jury Prizes for Authentic costume, Stage costume, Modern processing, Musical accompaniment, Artistic behavior, Soloist and others. The awards are announced at a ceremony during the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk".
At the discretion of the jury and the producers World Folk Academy the prominent art leaders are honored with a Diploma for obtaining the rank Maestro or Maestro Academic. Diplomas are sent to Ministry of Culture of the relevant country or the Mayors of municipalities with a request for handing in appropriate way.

Points valid for World ranking list of folklore.

Championship

Odds

Points for participation

Points by Category

First round

Points by Grand Prix

Second round

World

Next: - 12 p.

Registration of the Participants

The prices for the staying, including the necessary service, are as follows:

REGISTRATION FEE (for participants and accompanying persons)

5 days - 195 Euro per person
10 days - 350 Euro per person

in a group of 25 people – 1 person free of charge

The participation fee includes:

• 5/10 days accommodation accommodation in 3 or 4-bed or /2+2/ rooms , private bathroom with a shower and hot water

• 5/10 days half board /breakfast and lunch/

• Support our staff during the festival

• Degrees

• Championship accreditation

* For groups of every 25 participants, 26th is serviced free of charge

The participation fee NOT includes:

* Supplement for double room – 5 euro per day per person.

* Supplement for single room – 15 euro per day per person..

NOT INCLUDED: Travel - Personal expenses - Facultative tours (tour of Burgas, Varna, Nessebar, Sozopol, Ropotamo river, Kazanlak, Shipka, Veliko Tarnovo) - Inner Transport, parking, insurance - Transport from airports: /Burgas, - 35 km., Varna - 110 km., Sofia - 410 km., Istanbul - 390 km. - What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”.

Accomodation in Hotels: Camelot Residence****, Sea Grace*** and others

For example for a group, consisting of 26 people for staying in a 3 stars hotel with spending the night, breakfast and dinner,

for 5 days the amount is being calculated in the following way: 25 (+1 person for free) х 195 EURO = 4870 EURO. The advanced payment equals 4870 х 0,2 = 975 EURO.
for 10 days the amount is being calculated in the following way: 25 (+1 person for free) х 350 EURO = 8750 EURO. The advanced payment equals 8750 х 0,2 = 1750 EURO.

This amount must be transferred via the mentioned bank account. The discounts shall be rendered at the final paying off.

Registration is done on the basis of applying for participation by the team.

After confirming the application must be paid an advance garantee 10% payment from total sum.

Registration of the participants at their arrival will take place in "Sea Grace" Hotel, "Sunny Beach" Resort, Bulgaria.

General Conditions

All bank charges are borne by the sending country.

Completed and signed applications shall mean acceptance of the conditions laid down in this Regulation.

Unambiguous text: At approved by the jury participation in the Championship, the teams or the representing organizations give the organizers the right to be recorded on audio and video, arranged in a program, presenting the festival and broadcasted by a TV channel or otherwise, for which a contract is signed.

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 stage payment 20% for booking of accomodation.

Rest of payment 70% - 15 days before start of festival, or on registration with permission of organizers.

Champions

Folklore Dance Ensemble "Nestini" at University of Forestry , Sofia (Bulgaria)

winner of the Grand Prix Golden "Orpheus", a gold medal and the title "Absolute World Champion" for 2016 from the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2016"

Ensemble for folklore dances "Sinyaya ptitsa" at "Lefortovo" Centre for Development and creativity, Moscow (Russia)

winner of the silver medal – Second place at the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2016", a gold medal and the title of "World Champion" for 2016 in the category "Folklore dances", nomination Golden "Orpheus"

Folklore Ensemble "Izvorche" at "Hristo Botev 1914" Community center, Krumovgrad (Bulgaria)

winner of the bronze medal - Third place at the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2016" and winner of the gold medal and the title of "World Champion" for 2016 in the category "Folklore ensembles" and Nomination Golden "Orpheus"

Dmitriy Rytov and Anastasiya Fomina at Saint Petersburg State University of Culture, Saint Petersburg (Russia)

winner of the gold medal, the title of "World Champion" for 2016 in the category "Folklore music" and Nomination Golden "Orpheus"

Mixed Chamber Choir at "Razvitie - 1892" Community center , Byala Slatina (Bulgaria)

winner of the gold medal, the title of "World Champion" for 2016 in the category "Processed Folklore Songs" and Nomination Golden "Orpheus"

KUD BISER, Velika Kladusa (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

winner of the gold medal, the title of "World Champion" for 2016 in the category "Authentic Folklore Dances" and Nomination Golden "Orpheus"

Exemplary ensemble of folklore music "Vesnyanka" at Secondary School №8, Pushkino (Russia)

winner of the gold medal, the title of "World Champion" for 2016 in the category "Processed Folklore Songs" and Nomination Golden "Orpheus"

Folklore vocal group "Valshebni zvutsi" at "Zora - 1990" Community center, Pobeda village, Pleven region (Bulgaria)

winner of the gold medal, the title of "World Champion" for 2016 in the category "Processed Folklore Songs" and Nomination Golden "Orpheus"

"Aylan" Dance Group, Tehran (Islamic Republic of Iran)

winner of the gold medal, the title of "World Champion" for 2016 in the category "Authentic Folklore Dances" and Nomination Golden "Orpheus"