Director: Aron Kovats A unique festival when the participants can perform their art in the nights for the local people and tourists in Zaton and Nin. During the day the fun simply doesn’t stop, since every member of the group can participate in a variety of activities. From water games and contests at the beach and the swimming pool to karaoke and dancing, anyone can join in a carefree merrymaking. Excellent live music, concerts and traditional festivities also contribute to the lively and relaxed ambience of the resort. Participants: Folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world. The number of the participants is not limited. No age limits. Participation fee 149 Euro per person Additional day can be booked for 48 Euro/ person/ day. Groups of 25 persons: One group leader free of charge! Participation fee includes: Participation in the festival concerts Half-board-buffet (tap drinks for lunch/ dinner included) Diplomas, gifts Parking is free of charge Accommodation in 3* apartments or mobile homes at Zaton Holiday Resort – www.zaton.hr All apartments are equipped with: kitchen/dining area terrace/balcony bathroom with shower/toilet air-condition safe deposit box flat-screen TV with SAT channels, telephone, internet access (W-LAN) microwave oven, coffee machine, kettle, cooking accessories, refrigerator with small freezer compartment bed-linen (weekly exchange), towels (exchange twice a week) daily taking out the trash from the apartment hair dryer, rack for drying clothes outdoor furniture on terrace/balcony electricity 220 V iPod Docking Station Cleaning kit essentials: dish detergent, sponge and dishtowel, broom and shovel, bucket and mop Participation fee does not include: Supplement for 1/1: 20 euro per person per day Transport Optional Programs, excursions (only recommendations, not arranged by the organizers) Insurance Tourist tax (payment on spot): approx. euro 1,4 per person daily. Persons from 12 - 17 years pay 50% and children under 12 are free of charge. Supplement for a lunch: 15 Euro Program: 22 September Afternoon arrival in Zaton Occupying the apartments (or mobile homes), meeting with group leader, organizer Free program – beach The long, mostly sandy beach is without a doubt one of the best ones in Croatia. It is just perfect for adult and young, who can build sandcastles, freely splash in the shallow water, use the playgrounds and then cool off in the shade of the pine trees or on a deck chair under a beach umbrella. Teens and adults can also choose from a variety of fun activities and sport facilities available. In addition, the tiled path enables access for people with disabilities. Dinner 23 September Breakfast Free program – beach, boat trip Sightseeing in Zadar – Zadar is the cultural, economic and administrative centre of the region, located 16 kilometers from Zaton. The city is 3000 years old and for centuries it was the capital of Dalmatia. The city is very rich with world known cultural monuments which can be seen throughout the entire city. To this day the ancient street plans on the peninsula dating from the Roman Empire have been preserved. Zadar is also a town with many pedestrian areas. A pleasant walk along the ancient stone-paved lanes of the old town is perfect for learning more about the town's rich history and experiencing its modern pace of life. Zadar also boasts two truly unique attractions on the seafront: the Sea Organ, which produces music using the power of the waves, and the light magic of the new installation Greeting to the Sun. The symbol of the city is the pre-Romanesque church of St. Donat dating back to the 9th century. In Zadar you can see some of the most beautiful samples of Croatian Romanesque architecture Dinner Evening performance on the stage of Zaton Resort Receiving the gifts and diplomas by the organizers, Muzsa Office 24 September Breakfast Beach, sightseeing in Nin Nin, the oldest royal town in Croatia, is situated only 2 kilometres from Zaton on a small island ringed by long sandy beaches. This old Croatian town is situated on a small island surrounded by long sandy beaches. Archaeological research gives us evidence of the present of man in Nin about 10 000 years ago. Near the old part of the town, findings prove that man lived there 5000 years ago. Nin has been urbanised for the past 3000 years. Nin was founded by the Illyrian Liburnians in the 9th c. B.C. when it carried the name Aenona. Croats came to Nin in the 7th century, inhabited it and it became the first political, cultural and religious centre of the medieval times in this region. The ancient town of Nin was home to the famous prince Višeslav, the bishop Grgur Ninski, prince Branimir, the kings Krešimir, Zvonimir and Tomislav, as well as the princes of Bribir who also lived in Nin. Nin is also well known for two pre-Romanesque churches, St. Cross (Holy Cross) from the 9th c., which is known to be the smallest cathedral in the world and the church of St. Nicholas on a specific small hill from the 11th c. Dinner Performance in the main square of Nin Receiving the gifts by the town of Nin 25 September Breakfast, Departure of the participants Excursions: Sail to Kornati islands, roam the ancient streets of Zadar or explore the Zrmanja canyon in kayak! Many towns with rich cultural-historical heritage, national parks and other natural beauties are quite close to Zaton. The resort takes charge of organizing excursions to various places of interests, so the only thing you have to do is decide on the place you want to visit. National parks: NP Kornati - unique group of 89 islands, islets and cliffs NP Krka - Krka river with its 7 waterfalls is a natural karst phenomenon NP Plitvice Lakes - 16 bigger and a few smaller lakes; the biggest waterfall having a height of 76m; one of Croatia's natural attractions on UNESCO's list NP Paklenica - unique park where you have the feeling that the sea and mountains merge; rich forest area with deep canyons in the Velebit mountain with numerous caves and pits Cities: Nin - the oldest Croatian royal town Zadar - for centuries the capital city of Dalmatia, today the region's main center with rich cultural heritage of international importance Trogir - small Romanesque city and harbor at the end of Kaštela bay that is on UNESCO's list because of its cultural and historical attractions Split - the center of Middle Dalmatia with many cultural and monumental sights such as Diocletian's palace which is also on UNESCO's list Others: Modric Cave - the cave is 836 m long; completely untouched nature and one of the richest caves on the Mediterranean Falcon Center - introduction to the world of prey birds Zrmanja River - river boat ride and Dalmatian picnic Canoeing Rafting Sea kayaking 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.