Director: Goga Rostiashvili The Festival is conducted by the Society ‘‘creative of folklore and contemporary art” The festival will be held on June 08-12 2026 at Vazha-Pshavela Professional State Drama Theatre in Telavi. The amateur and professional collectives will participate in all types and genres of dance in the Festival. Prominent figures in the art will be invited as the guests of honor. The aim of the Festival: The Festival aims to give us the opportunity to get introduced to the creative groups and individual performers from all parts, to establish friendly relations between creative collectives, to share mutual experiences, to deepen creative relations and to promote Georgian and World Dances. Terms and conditions of the Festival: Amateur collectives and individual performers, children and adults as well as students and other creative groups and collectives are able to participate in the festival. All collectives, regardless of genre, are required to present two kinds of performances (between 5-12 minutes in total) The opening and closing ceremony of the festival will be held. Festival participant collectiveshave the right to take part in the upcoming event according to the schedule. The Festival Organizing Committee has established special prizes, certificates and diplomas for the collectives. As well as any other interested organizations and individuals have the right to set up their own prizes. Those who are willing to participate in the Festival must make an application and fill out the Festival formbefore Until May 10, 2026 Student - Youth groups who would like to participate in the Festival must submit an application issued by the Students Self-Government. Festival participants should strictly follow the regulations developed by the Organizing Committee. Those who are willing to participate in the exhibition can submit their photographs A4 and/or A3 in size. Participants are allowed to display their or sponsors’ logo in a visible place. The festival hosts both live music and USB. Organizational issues: The Board of directors of the Festival has been established to fulfill the tasks set by the Organization Committee. Festival funding: In order to hold the Festival at a high level and for the purpose to raise the funds, the Organizing Committee will apply to State agencies, businessmen, firms, non-governmental organizations and others. The amount will be accumulated on the bank account of the Festival Organizing Committee. Program: June 08 Arrival and accommodation Meeting with the organizers Free time Dinner June 09 Breakfast Free time Dinner June 10 Breakfast Festival day, concert starts at 5 p.m. Dinner June 11 Breakfast Festival last day, concert starts at 3 p.m Dinner June 12 Breakfast Check out of the hotel before 12 noon Participation fee: We offer 3-4 star hotels in and around the city center. 250 Euro per person - 4 nights (with breakfast and dinner) Additional night cost 30 euros (with breakfast and dinner) For 20 participants - one gratis (19 paying + 1 free of charge) Transfer prices: 1. Transfer from Kutaisi airport for up to 55 people in both directions 1800 euros, 20-person minibus in both directions 1500 euros. 2. Transfer from Tbilisi airport for up to 55 people in both directions 1300 euros, 20-person minibus in both directions 1000 euros. Application and payment process: Interested groups must submit an application form Approved groups must pay a 10% deposit, which will be deducted from the final payment Participants must pay 90% of the total participation fee one month in advance or on the spot with permition of organizers. Excursion options: 1. Alaverdi Monastery, Ikalto Academy and the city of Telavi, King Erekle's House Museum (without museum tickets) Transfer cost per person 10 euros. 2. Visiting the city of love, Sighnaghi, costs 20 euros per person. 3. There are also various attractions that can be booked in advance with group funds 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.