Hisarya Bulgaria
Adults Childrens's Competitive nature Dances Choirs / Songs Orchestras Habits Authentic Processed Styled
Director: Georgi Topuzliiski
Participants are ensembles from: Albania,
Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bulgaria,
Greece,
Kosovo,
Macedonia,
Montenegro,
Croatia,
Serbia,
Italy,
Romania,
Slovenia,
Turkey and others.
Organizers:
Town host - Hissarya, Bulgaria
Hisar / Hisarya (the Augusta, Diocletianopolis, Seuthopolis, Aleksiopolis, Toplitsa) has a rich thousand-year history. The favorable climate and mineral waters have attracted people in these places of ancient times. Here is a prehistoric settlement existed even before the V-IV century BC The late Thracian settlement near the mineral springs became part of Odryssae state. Some spas were built medical-religious sanctuaries (nympheum). From this period dates the big Thracian cult facilities near Starosel.
After the conquest of the province of Thrace by the Romans in 46, around mineral springs emerged big Roman city. In 293 the Emperor Diocletian gave him the status of the city and since its beginning with massive retaining walls and construction of new urban solutions. In its preservation and originality defense system and the architecture of the Roman town Diocletianopolis ranks among the top in Europe. In many places the fortress wall reaches a height of 11 meters and the southern fortress gate stands 13 meters archaeological studies state that the fortress was reinforced by 44 towers. In the ancient city has had four major gates.
Preliminary Program
Regulations
To participate in the contest, the participants need accreditation, which is realized under the following conditions:
- Groups willing to participate in the Championship complete and sign application forms.
- Collectives applying for participation must have obtained prestigious awards from other festivals, awards to be mentioned in the application.
- All participants are to make their own travel arrangements to and from Hisarya, Bulgaria 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 number 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, competition for traditional breads or others.The presence of invited teams in various events is required.
- Applications for participation in the competition program shall be submitted no later than 10 April, 2014.
- Participants pay a fee to participate in the Balkan Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk - Living Water 2014".
Regulation's Contest
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; (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.
- At the discretion of the jury Nomination "Orpheus" is awarded, which gives the right for participation in the ranking for the 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 Balkan champion of folklore for 2014 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 European or World Championship of Folklore.
- All participants receive diplomas and object - prizes.
- Special Jury Prizes for Authentic costume, Stage costume, Modern processing, Musical accompaniment, Artisticbehavior, Soloist and others. The awards are announced at a ceremony during the Balkan Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk - Living water".
- At the discretion of the jury and the producers Euro 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 |
Regional /International/ | 3 | 15 | 1. 150 2. 75 3. 45 | 1. 300 2. 150 3. 105 Next - 6т |
Registration of the Participants
Participation fee (for participants and accompanying persons)
The Participation fee INCLUDE:
- 3 breakfasts – Swedish table
- 3 dinners
The registration of the participants will be made upon their arrival at the Tourist Information Centre Hissar.
Against payment participants can order full recordings of their performances on DVD. These products have the right to be broadcast in the relevant country.
General Conditions
Champions
"Ot Izvora" folklore formation , Sofia (Bulgaria)
Winner of the Gold medal of the III Balkan Championship of Folklore 'Euro folk - Jiva voda 2014", Grand Prix golden "Orpheus" and the title "Absolute Balkan Champion of Folklore for 2014"
"Orpheus" Vocal formation at the Society for Friendship with the Peoples of Russia and the CIS, Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
Winner of the Silver Medal - Second place at the III Balkan Championship of Folklore "Euro folk- Jiva voda 2014", and the title "Vice champion" for 2014 and winner of a Gold medal, and the Balkan Champion for 2014
"Hisarski Ritmi" Folk Dance Club at "Ivan Vazov - 1904" Community Center, Hissarya (Bulgaria)
Winner of the Bronze medal - Third place in the Bolkan Championship of Folklore "Euro Folk 2014" and winner of a gold medal, the title "Bolkan Champion" for 2014 and Nomination for the Grand Prix.
"Sedenchitsa" Folk Dance Club"Sedenchitsa" Folk Dance Club, Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
Winner of a Gold medal, the title "Balkan Champion" for 2014 and Nomination for the Grand Prix.
"Iskritsa" Dance Club at "Iskra - 1921" Community Center -, municipality of Kaloyanovo, Region of Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
Winner of a Gold medal, the title "Balkan Champion" for 2014 and Nomination for the Grand Prix.
"Valshebni zvutsi" Folklore singing group at "Zora - 1990" Community Cente, Village of Pobeda, Municipality of Dolna Mitropoli (Bulgaria)
Winner of a Gold medal, the title "Balkan Champion" for 2014 and Nomination for the Grand Prix.
"Trakiyska Magia" Dance club at "Hristo Botev - 1936" Community Center, Village of Zlatitrap, region Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
Winner of a Gold medal, the title "Balkan Champion" for 2014 and Nomination for the Grand Prix.
Bellbearers group at "Probuda 1903"Community Center, Village of Otets Paisievo, Kaloyanovo (Bulgaria)
Winner of a Gold medal, the title "Balkan Champion" for 2014 and Nomination for the Grand Prix.
"Feniks" Folklore trio at "N.Y.Vaptsarov 1908" , Cherven Bryag, Pleven region (Bulgaria)
Winner of a Gold medal, the title "Balkan Champion" for 2014 and Nomination for the Grand Prix.
"Avliga" Folklore trio at "P.K.Yavorov - 1978" , Dupnitsa, Kuystendil Region (Bulgaria)
Winner of a Gold medal, the title "Balkan Champion" for 2014 and Nomination for the Grand Prix
"Denitsa" Mixed folklore group at "Republika - 1950"Community Center, Village of Mokrishte, municipaity of Pazardzhik (Bulgaria)
Winner of a Gold medal, the title "Balkan Champion" for 2014 and Nomination for the Grand Prix
"Zgarliyka" Female Folklore group at "Otets Paisiy - 1930", Velichkovo Village, municipality of Pazardzhik (Bulgaria)
Winner of a Gold medal, the title "Balkan Champion" for 2014 and Nomination for the Grand Prix