Director: Mrs. Katerina Stoevic KVARNER MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL 2022 02 - 06 July 2022 / 06 - 10 July 2022, Crikvenica - Rijeka, Croatia Kvarner is an inestimable combination of sea, islands and highlands in an exceptionally small space. In just one day you can sail by yacht or bathe in the sea and then enjoy in the shadow of the near-by woods in the hinterland. In winter you can ski with a view of the sea and then enjoy, just a few kilometres away, in a salt-water swimming pool, in relaxing wellness treatments or in long walks by the sea. Kvarner is a region of varied stories and strong emotions. It is an ecologically unpolluted area, rich in cultural and historic heritage, with brilliant tourist programmes and opportunities for active holidays. So close and yet so different from your daily routine. Idea of the festival is to show different stiles of culture and art in this beautiful places in Croatia. The festival is supported by Tourist organization in Crikvenica. You can see more information about Crikvenica on the link https://www.rivieracrikvenica.com/en. Periods of the festival: 02 - 06 July 2022 (fully booked) 06 - 10 July 2022 (fully booked) Festival program: 02 / 06.07.2022 13.00 collectives arrive in Crikvenica, hotel accommodation and free time 18.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel (buffet) 21.00 Welcome drinks and meeting with the leaders of the groups in hotel 03 / 07.07.2022 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast (buffet) 10.00 – 15.00 Crikvenica sightseeing and time on the beach 18.30 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel (buffet) 20.30 Defile in the center of Crikvenica 21.00 Official festival evening (on the open area in the stage of Crikvenica and Selce) 04 / 08.07.2022 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast (buffet) 10.00 – 18.00 Excursions Pltvicke jezera (Lake) – it is wonderfull place in Croatia 18.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel (buffet) 21.00 Party in hotel or you can go to Crikvenica - nice restaurants, buy souvenirs… 05 / 09.07.2022 7.00 – 10.00 Breakfast (buffet) 10.00 – 16.00 Excursion to island Krk and boat trip to island with swimming on the beach 19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel (buffet) 21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival, party with all groups, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles 06 / 10.07.2022 7.00 – 10.00 Breakfast 12.00 Departure Rules and conditions for participation: In the festival can participate folklore groups, vocal groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, art schools, choirs and music bands from all over the world. Ensemble should have prepared program duration from 12-15 minutes with USB or orchestra. Groups should take a flag of their country. The number of the participants is limited. Groups have to send us short CV and photos of the group by e-mail. Twenty days before the festival each group should send the list of participants, name/ surname, sex, date of birth and passport number. All groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure. Groups arriving by plane - the festival committee can arrange their transfers and inform them how much it will cost. Participation fee: 124 Euro per person for 3 HB (3 nights with 2 meals per day - meals are open buffet) 156 Euro per person for 4 HB (4 nights with 2 meals per day - meals are open buffet) Price include accommodation in Tourist resort Uvala Scott with 2 meals per day in standard rooms (it has own beach) in triple rooms. For superior rooms it is 4 Euro additional per room per day - https://www.jadran-hoteli.hr/uvalascott. Addition day can be booked for 30 Euro per person per day with half board service. Groups of 25 people: One group leader free of charge! (25+1; 48+2) If you wish we can arrange accommodation in other hotels with higher categorization and inform you about price. Participation fee includes: Participation in the festival concerts; Professional sound, stage and light equipment; Accommodation in Uvala Scott in triple superior; Half Board hotel accommodation (buffet with one drink); Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups; Diploma and gift for each group. Participation fee does not include: Excursions; Transfers; Tourist tax and insurance is 2.50 Euro per person per day. Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee to EAFF, which is to be deducted at the final payment.