Director: Mrs. Svetlana Rumenova The Italian Capital of Culture for 2024 will host the biggest festival on Italian Riviera – “Le spiagge d’Italia” in an international meeting of different cultures in the name of tolerance and friendship, creating unity between various peoples of different traditions and customs. What better place than the capital of Italian culture - center of numerous cultural activities, birthplace of the composer Gioacchino Rossini, city full of history with archaeological hints that derive from the 6th century BC. Become ambassadors of your country and culture in Pesaro - the Italian capital of culture. A lot of fun awaits you at the seaside, zumba, disco, tasting of typical products, visits to museums and much more. Come and enjoy with Sopravista - the Italian leader for excellence specialized in the realization of International folklore and modern art Festivals, offering professionalism and attention as well as the most prestigious International Festivals all over the Italy. Pesaro is a city located on the Adriatic coast in the Marche region of Italy. It is known for its long sandy beaches, picturesque historic center, and its cultural and artistic heritage. The city has a rich history dating back to Roman times and has many landmarks and monuments from different periods that testify to its important past. Pesaro is also the birthplace of the famous composer Gioachino Rossini and hosts a music festival in his honor every summer. The city is a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a unique blend of culture, history, and seaside leisure activities. Credit - www.wildtrips.net Conditions of the festival: The International folk and modern art festival is a non - competitive festival. In the festival can take part folklore dance and song groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups, as well as groups from other art styles - majorettes, jazz, hip hop, classic ballet ect... There is no age limit. Number of participating groups is limited. Organizers provide invitation letters for sponsor or for obtaining VISA for Italy. For participation in the festival the group should fill and send to us the application form, artistic profile and some photos of the group. The ensembles can use live music or music on CD. Each ensemble must present a program not longer than 10 minutes. All groups are invited to send their music at least 2 weeks before festival! Each participating group will receive a Honorary Diploma of Festival Participant, valuable souvenir and a plaque. Within the framework of the Festival each ensemble is expected to be ready to take part in: Opening parade in the streets of the city.; Concerts Participation fee: 4 FB / Full Board (Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner) For groups of more than 11 people 220 Euro per person - 4 FB in hotel *** basic 245 Euro per person - 4 FB in hotel *** comfort 265 Euro per person - 4 FB in hotel **** For individual participants or small groups of up to 10 people 245 Euro per person - 4 FB in hotel *** basic 265 Euro per person - 4 FB in hotel *** comfort 285 Euro per person - 4 FB in hotel **** Participation fee includes: 4 days accommodation in 3 or 4-bed comfort rooms, TV, private bathroom with a shower and hot water 4 days full board /Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner with 1st course, 2nd course, desert and water/ Support our staff during the festival Festival participation fee Additional day : Hotel***basic – 45 euro / Hotel*** comfort – 48 euro / Hotel*** – 57 euro Free parking for participants' vehicles For groups of 25 participants, 26th is serviced free of charge, for the groups with over 40 participants, 41st, 42nd and 43rd are serviced free of charge. Upon request organizers can arrange bus transfers from airports to the hotel for additional fee. Participation fee does not include: Supplement for double room – 5 Euro per person per day Supplement for single room – 15 Euro per person per day Supplement for double room - 5 Euro per person per day Additional day: Hotel** – 40 Euro/ Hotel*** basic – 45 Euro/ Hotel*** comfort – 48 Euro/ Hotel**** – 57 Euro The travelling expenses to and from the festival’s location as well as the costs of stay, lasting four days is covered by the groups themselves. Upon request organizers can arrange bus transfers from airports to the hotel for additional fee. NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE – tourist tax of 2 euro per day per person for hotel*** / Program: 19.09.2024: Arrival at the hotel, room accommodation and technical conference with the directors of the groups. Lunch. Dinner. 20.09.2024: Breakfast. Parade of all participating groups. Meeting with the Mayor. Lunch. Free time. Possibility for excursions. Dinner. Disco evening 21.09.2024: Breakfast. Possibility for excursions. Lunch. 17.00 Concert. Dinner. 22.09.2024: Breakfast. Possibility for excursions. 17.00 Gala Concert for the participants. Awards. Dinner. 23.09.2024: Breakfast. Departure. The organizer reserves the right for any changes in the program, and the participants will be informed on time. 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. As a next step, the group should pay an amount of 30% of the overall cost to the Organizers of the festival.