International Folk Dance and Music Festival "OHRID SPRING FESTIVAL"

With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on the II International music & folk - dance festival "Ohrid Spring Festival" 14-17 April, Ohrid 2023.

This festival is the perfect occasion for different groups from various countries to gather together so that they could express their culture and nation through dances, music and interesting national costumes. Ohrid will be the host and the gathering place for dance groups and national art groups from all around the world to meet new people, make new friendship relationships and also, see the beauties of our town Ohrid and the Ohrid lake, which are under the protection of UNESCO. The idea of the festival is to develop new forms of communication in the international dialogue and international cooperation in the future. Also to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music.

Program:

21.00 Free time

19.00 Ensemble parade and Official festival evening

21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival – certificates and presents for ensembles by organizer, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles and final party with all participants

General rules for participation:

• In the festival can participate every folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world.
• Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands.
• Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation.
• The number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
• Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with USB or orchestra. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city.
• To send us short CV and 2 – 3 photos of the group by e-mail.
• Until 10th of March 2023 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
• To take a flag of the country.
• Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure.

Participation fee:

• 81 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.
• 100 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.

• 89 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotels
• 118 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotels

• 120 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel
• 140 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel 

Participation fee includes:

• Participation in the festival concerts,
• Accommodation in the selected category of hotels (mostly 3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5€/person/day, supplement for single room is 10 €/person/day),
• Half-board hotel accommodation
• Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
• Tourist guides for sightseeing of the town
• Souvenir and gift for each group
• Professional stage, sound and light equipment during the festival events
• Certificate for attendance
• Drinks during the performance
• For 23 dancers 1 free of charge (22 + 1)

Participation fee does not include:

• Transport
• Optional Programs
• Insurance
• What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”

Organizers keep the right to change program of the festival. After Groups arrival in Hotel will be given detailed program of the festival and each group will have guide during festival.

Groups arriving by plane will be transported from the hotels with organized buses and will be accompanied to their departure in the same conditions. The transfer from the airport to the hotel and back is paid additionally.