Director: Aleksandar Milin We are pleased to invite you to the International Festival ROME/ANZIO FOLKLORE NOW - A Reason for Your Favorite Paths to Lead to Rome It’s hard to put into words the experience of performing on stage in Rome - the world’s largest open-air museum! Rome, the capital of Italy and the Lazio region, is also the country’s largest and most populous city, with approximately 2.7 million residents. According to legend, the city was founded by Romulus and Remus on April 21, 753 BC, which is why it proudly bears the title of the ETERNAL CITY. Known as the center of the world, an open-air museum, the city of seven hills, the apostolic threshold, and the seat of the Catholic Church, Rome’s fascinating past has left its mark on every corner of the city. It continues to draw rivers of tourists and enthusiasts passionate about history, art, culture, and exquisite cuisine. With its stunning palaces, millennia-old churches, romantic architecture, and unforgettable fountains, the "Eternal City" boasts an unparalleled historical legacy. This makes Rome one of the most visited and breathtaking capitals in the world, turning a folklore festival in this city into an experience of a lifetime! Rome’s unique charm lies in its vibrant energy, ancient heritage woven into its architecture and culture, and landscapes that rival the beauty found in southern Lombardy. Sunsets here are like the most romantic watercolor paintings – you couldn’t imagine them being any more beautiful than they are. Rome is also renowned for its more than 280 fountains, 900 churches, countless museums, historical and cultural landmarks, piazzas, galleries, cafés, and restaurants. Each exudes the refined elegance of Italian artistry in every aspect of life. The hotel, same as the competition itself, is located in Anzio, a charming coastal town south of Rome, nestled on Lazio's coastline. Anzio boasts a rich history and pristine sandy beaches that can be admired from the comfort of your hotel terrace, espresso in hand. Strolling along these stunning beaches, soaking in the crystal-clear waters, enjoying the perfect climate, and embracing the uniquely relaxed energy will make every moment in this town pure bliss - or as the Italians call it, DOLCE FAR NIENTE (the sweetness of doing nothing). There truly is no better place to visit in spring than the grandeur of Rome and the exotic charm of Anzio. Let all your paths from now on lead, at least once a year, in their direction… We invite you to join us and complete with your presence the announced fusion of generations, styles and rhythms! Program: DAY 1: ANZIO (Thursday, April 3, 2025) Arrival. The hotel is located in Anzio, a charming seaside town on the coast of Lazio, south of Rome, with a rich history and beautiful sandy beaches that you can watch from your terraces in the hotel, drinking your morning espresso. A walk on these beautiful beaches, crystal clear sea water, perfect climate and uniquely relaxed energy will make every hour in this small town a complete pleasure, or as the Italians call it - DOLCE FAR NIENTE... OVERNIGHT. DAY 2: ANZIO / OPTIONAL ROME (Friday, April 4, 2025) THE BREAKFAST. Free time for individual activities. Anzio is connected to Rome by impeccable public transport, which, for the price of just a few euros, will take you to Rome in less than an hour. You can visit on a perfect spring day grandiose historical monuments: The Colosseum, The Trevi Fountain, The Spanish Steps, Church of St. Peter, The Pantheon, i.e. the temple of all the gods, - a building that makes you feel like a small fragment in relation to the timeless power that this place represents. All this, completed by a walk through the charming Roman streets, enjoying pasta, pizzas, the famous Italian ice cream, or drinking a cocktail to take away... Simply perfect... OVERNIGHT. DAY 3: ANZIO (Saturday, April 5, 2025) THE BREAKFAST. The day scheduled for the competition. Free time in the afternoon to explore this romantic town or enjoy its beautiful beaches. OVERNIGHT. DAY 4: (Sunday, April 6, 2025) THE BREAKFAST. Check out from the hotel. Participation fee: 180 Euro per person - 3 nights with breakfasts Free place on every 25th member (24+1) FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT USE OUR PACKAGE THE PARTICIPATION FEE PER PERSON IS €25 TICKETS FOR COMPANIONS FOR THOSE WHO DO TO NOT USE OUR PACKAGE ARE €20 Participation fee includes: Accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels in Anzio Triple rooms (surcharge for double rooms is €5 per person per night) Continental breakfast Participation fees and tickets for companions Organizational costs Professional assistance Invitation letter Participation fee doesn't include: Residence tax €20 per person for the entire period (everyone pays) Insurance Optional excursions Prizes: Thank you notes for all participants Plaques to clubs directors NOTICE: The obligation of all the groups is to ensure the music - after the aplication you are in obligation to send us music in mp3 format for every coreography. Every troop is obliged to perform 5 - 15 minutes! After choreography application deadline, we will send you all your choreography to check. You will have 48 hours to answer us if that everything is ok. After that, all fees for all choreographies that you applied, have to be 100% payed! 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.