Director: Aron Kovats Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. With a unique, youthful atmosphere, world-class classical music scene as well as a pulsating nightlife increasingly appreciated among European youth, and last but not least, an exceptional offer of natural thermal baths, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities. Due to the exceedingly scenic setting, and its architecture it is nicknamed "Paris of the East". The local pronunciation can be approximated by "boo-dah-pesht". In 1987 Budapest was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for the cultural and architectural significance of the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue. This is the 7th "Summer in Budapest" festival when dance groups, majorettes, brass bands, folk musicians, choirs arriving to our capital from all around the world. During the meeting, folk groups will be able to communicate through their performances, take part in various games and activities that will reinforce the message of friendship and cooperation. Participants: Folk dance groups, dance groups, majorettes, brass bands, orchestras, choirs. Number and age of participants are not limited. Number of seats is limited! Participation fee: 115 Euro per person: 2* Hotel (3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5 euro/person/day, a single room is 15 euro/person/day) 155 Euro per person: 3* Hotel (2-3 bedded rooms, supplement for single room is 18 euro/person/day) 165 Euro per person: 4* Hotel (3 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5 euro/person/day, a single room is 20 euro/person/day) Additional days can be booked on demand (the price depends on the type of accommodation). Participation fee includes: Accommodation Meals: half board for the whole festival (2 meals/ day) Diplomas and gifts An official invitation Participation fee does not include: Transport Optional programs (like sightseeing tour or boat trip) Insurance Tourist tax: 2 Euro/person/day, payment on the spot Program: 1st day: Arriving at the hotel or hostel, meeting with the organizers, reviewing the next day’s programs, dinner, overnight. 2nd day: Breakfast in the hotel. Optional program - tour guide around Budapest - a 4 hour sightseeing tour with a professional tour guide in the group’s own language: Visit of the Castle Hill - Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion - Citadella - Basilica - Andrássy Street - Square of Heroes. Performance, dinner. 3rd day: Breakfast in the hotel. Facultative program - a pleasant daytime sightseeing cruise on the Danube. The air-conditioned boat is cruising from the Vigadó Square to the Margaret Bridge, then to Lágymányos Bridge, and back again to the Vigadó Square, guided by the two parts of the city "Buda" and "Pest", telling you the stories and curiosities. We offer you a welcome drink included in the ticket price. Head-set guiding in 11 languages: Hungarian, English (UK), German, Italian, Russian, Polish, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish Afternoon performance, dinner, evening-life in Budapest. 4th day: Breakfast in the hotel, departure. Additional programs: 4 hours sightseeing tour on the group’s bus with a professional tour guide in the group’s own language: Visit of the Castle Hill - Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion - Citadella - Basilica - Andrássy Street - Square of Heroes Boat trip on the Danube 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.