Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria
Adults Childrens's Competitive nature Dances Choirs / Songs Orchestras Habits Authentic Processed Styled
Director: Kaloyan Nikolov

Participants in the Championship will be able to take part in World Cup folklore, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria against paid participation fee.
Town host - Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Preliminary Program
Regulations
The National Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk 2018” has been organized by EAFF and other organizations within the scope of Musical Feasts “Euro Folk 2018” – The World is Television.
To enter the contest the participants must be accredited, which is realized under the following conditions:
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 of urban folklore; (old town songs, old town dance, world folk)
*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.
1. Level of complexity and technique of performance
2. Vision /costumes, properties, staging, selection of repertoire/
3. Stage manners /behavior on stage, gestures, contact with the audience, spirit emanation, artistry/
The duration of the program should not exceed 10 minutes.
Awards:
The big award “Euro Folk 2018” – Grand Prix "Orpheus" and a diploma for the Absolute National Championship of Folklore of Bulgaria.
First awards in the relevant categories and a diploma for the National Championship of Folklore for the relevant category. The champions obtain golden medals, and for the second and third place – silver and bronze medals. At jury’s decision in the single categories could be given additional golden, silver and bronze medals with the relevant diplomas.
The jury awards the best performances with a free of charge shooting and producing of a free video clip.
All of the participants are granted with deeds for laureates, diplomas and object – awards. The awards are granted on a ceremony during "Euro Folk 2018" Musical Feasts - The world is television.
In jury’s opinion and the producers from Euro Folk Academy the best performers and artistic directors shall be honoured with a Diploma for obtaining the rank Maestro or Maestro Academic. The diplomas are sent to the relevant municipalities with asking for a ceremonial delivery.
All award winners get a free of charge copy of the TV product, which consists of their performances, and has been broadcasted in Bulgaria or in Europe.
The participants can order against payment full recordings of their performances, including video clips, CD and DVD. These products have the right to be broadcasted in the relevant country.
The jury consists of 3 people.
In the Bulgarian National Championship of Folklore may participate by 20% of participants from other countries.
Collected points standings with odds for a National Championship.
Points valid for World ranking list of folklore.
Championship
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Odds
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Points for participation
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Items by Category
First Round
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Second round - Race Grand Prix
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National
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2
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10
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1. 100
2. 50 3. 30
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1. 200
2. 100
3. 70
Next - 4
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Registration of the Participants
Accommodation
The participation fee includes
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Accommodation in 1/3 and 1/4 rooms, 3/5/10 half-board (breakfast and dinner-buffet), (supplement for 1/2 room is 5 Euro per person per night)
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Organization expenses
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Free place on every 25-th member /25 +1/
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Degrees**
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Invitation letter***
The participation fee does not include
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Additional day in some of the hotels: it costs 25 Euro per person
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Facultative tours (tour of Veliko Tarnovo, Sofia, Kazanlak, Gabrovo, Shipka, Russe, Bucharest)
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Transport, parking, insurance...
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Transport from airports: /Sofia, - 235 km., Burgas - 220 km., Varna - 210 km., Bucharest - 200 km. Istanbul - 490 km./, railway - Gorna Oriahovitza - 11 km.
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Registration fee in World Cup of Folklore™ for category is 150 Euro.
General Conditions
All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation.
The registration of the participants at their arrival in Veliko Tarnovo is going to be made at the office на ул. "Цар Тодор Светослав" № 59.
Champions
Ensemble "Folklorika" at School of folklore dances "Folklorika", Sofia (Bulgaria)
Winner of the gold medal at the Bulgarian National Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk 2018", Grand Prix Golden "Orpheus" and the title "Absolute National Champion" for 2018
Dance group "Praznik" at Municipality of Sandanski, Sandanski (Bulgaria)
Winner of the Silver Medal - Second place at the Bulgarian National Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk 2018" and the title "National Vice champion" for 2018 and winner of a Gold medal, the title "National Champion" for 2018 in the category "Folklore dances groups; modern choreography" and Nomination for the Grand Prix
Dance group "ShoplukA" at School of folklore dances "Ritam 7/8", Varna (Bulgaria)
Winner of the Bronze medal - Third place at the Bulgarian National Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk 2018" and winner of a gold medal, the title "National Champion" for 2018 in the category "Folklore dances groups; modern choreography" and Nomination for the Grand Prix
Female vocal group at Ensemble for folklore songs "Ograzhdenski glasove", Lebnitsa village, Sandanski municipality (Bulgaria)
Winner of a gold medal, the title "National Champion" for 2018 in the category "Folklore songs groups, authentic folklore" and Nomination for the Grand Prix
Vocal trio "Zvan", Sevlievo (Bulgaria)
Winner of a gold medal, the title "National Champion" for 2018 in the category "Folklore songs groups, modern arrangement of folklore music" and Nomination for the Grand Prix
Folklore group "Karlak" at "Rodolyubie - 1873" Community center, Asenovgrad (Bulgaria)
Winner of a gold medal, the title "National Champion" for 2018 in the category "Folklore songs groups, authentic folklore" and Nomination for the Grand Prix
Folklore dance group "Balkaniya" at "A.Bilkin 1929" Community center, Hisarya (Bulgaria)
Winner of a gold medal, the title "National Champion" for 2018 in the category "Folklore dances groups; modern choreography" and Nomination for the Grand Prix
Dance group "Balkan" at "Razvitie - 1869" Community center, Dryanovo (Bulgaria)
Winner of a gold medal, the title "National Champion" for 2018 in the category "Folklore dances groups; modern choreography" and Nomination for the Grand Prix