Çanakkale is a destination that will offer you opportunities for shopping with attractive discounts throughout the year, a romantic walk around the port or a yacht trip to nearby attractions.

Çanakkale is only 550 km away - from Sofia and 250 km - from the border.

The region is famous for its seafood delicacies, as well as wines produced from the vineyards of the islands of Gokceada and Bozcaada.

Both islands are accessible by ferry from the port of Çanakkale. In Bozcaada you will walk through cozy narrow streets with zokum, with white houses and restaurants that have preserved their authentic spirit. Gokceada is a paradise for surfers and for all who seek peace and solitude among all the wealth that nature can give us - organic products, pristine beaches, azure coast and freedom that our spirit always wants.

Terms and conditions:

Goal of the festival:

The goal of the festival is to provide kids, teenagers and adults with the opportunity to show their talents in front of a big audience; to develop and promote music and dance art, as well as to strengthen the relationships between group leaders. Further goal of the festival is to promote joint activities among the performers and create friendships.

Form of the festival: "Sun Sparks" festival is not a competition and participants would not compete against each other.

Participants in the festvival:

The festival is open to all - individual participants, community centers, youth centers, academies, public schools, private schools, dance studios/clubs, etc. There are no age limitations.

Age categories:

• 1st age category - kids under 12 years
• 2nd age category - teenagers 13 to 19 years
• 3rd age category - adults over 19 years

Participation terms:

Maximum duration of musical and dance performances:

• Solo, duet and trio - up to 4 min for performance per age group
• Group - up to 15 min for an ensemble per age group

• Group - up to 5 minutes for an ensemble per age group

Dance category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, jazz ballet, etc.) or number of participants.

Music category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers (singers, musicians, choirs, etc.) without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical music, folk music, pop and rock music, jazz, etc.) or number of participants.

Note: Participants should provide their own musical instruments and/or music for their routines

Program:

20 August, Wednesday
/organization day/
15.00 - 19.00 Check-in and accommodation. Dinner

21 August, Thursday
/festival day/
7.00 - 09.00 - Breakfast
Free time - opportunity for excursions in Çanakkale area
19.00 - Dinner
20.00 - Opening of the festival and concert of individuals and groups performers

22 August, Friday
/festival day/
7.00 - 09.00 Breakfast
Free time. Opportunity for a trip to Troy - extra charge
19.00 - Dinner
20.00 - Concert of individuals and groups performers

23 August, Saturday
/gala concert/
7.00 - 09.00 Breakfast
Free time for beach or shopping
19.00 - Dinner
20.00 - Gala concert and awarding of the participants

24 August, Sunday
7.00 - 09:00 Breakfast
10.00 - Check-out time

Additional trips:

1. Excursion to Assos
Excursion to the area of ​​Mount Ida, where the village of Behramkale is located on the coast of the Aegean Sea - the successor of the ancient city of Assos. Visit to the temple of Athena, the ruins of the school of philosophy founded by Aristotle, the theater. Free time for lunch and beach in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea.
Departure for Guzelyali in the afternoon. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

2. Excursion "Troy and Bozjaada Island with Ayazma Beach"
*Full-day excursion with bus transport, licensed tour guide, ferry fees included /for min. 20 people/
*Lunch on the island for free consumption on request

Participation fee:

• 220 Euro per person - HOTEL LIMANI 3* ÇANAKKALE
  • Extra night - 55 Euro per person per night
  • Single room - 290 Euro per person
• 220 Euro per person - MD CITY HOTEL 3* ÇANAKKALE
  • Extra night - 55 Euro per person per night
  • Single room - 290 Euro per person
• 250 Euro per person - MD BARBAROS HOTEL 4* ÇANAKKALE
  • Extra night - 65 Euro per person per night
  • Single room - 335 Euro per person

Every 25 participants one is free of charge (24 pay + 1 free)

Participation fee includes:

• 4 nights in the hotel of your choice based on HB /breakfast and dinner/
• A certificate of attendance and prize for every ensemble
• A T-shirt with the festival’s logo for every participant
• Participation fee

Extra payment:

• Transport
• Additional excursions are requested in advance

Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

Second step: deposit of the amount of 26 Euro per person to the organizers until 10.04.2025.