Director: Gursel Hussein International Folklore Festival, Turkey October 2 – 6, 2026 Belek, Antalya Province, Turkey Antalya, also Antalia, Adalia (Turkish: Antalya) – a city, resort, and port in the south of Turkey, administrative center of Antalya Province, located at an altitude of 30 meters above sea level. Purpose of the festival: Acquaintance with the best creative groups, identification of talented and gifted individuals, creating an opportunity for young people for creative communication through the presentation of the best examples of artistic traditions of national art, exchange of experience among artistic directors of groups, and familiarization with the culture and art of various countries around the world. Conditions of participation: Folklore choral, musical, dance, and vocal-dance groups, pop, ballroom dance, instrumental groups may take part in the festival. All kinds of art! If you wish to take part in the festival program, you need to fill out and sign the Application for participation, and also send us: A short artistic description of your group 5–6 photos of the group members A video or, if you have, a short recent video recording (up to 5 min.) about the country and city of the participants Ensembles and creative groups from Russia, Belarus, Georgia, Greece, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Kazakhstan, North Ossetia, Dagestan, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary are invited. The number of group participants is up to 25 people (performers and accompanying persons). Participants must be over 10 years old. The group must prepare a performance program of 10–15 minutes. Concerts are planned on open-air stages in the city. Costumed parades are planned. Artistic expression, spirituality, style, character, authenticity (originality), preservation of folk traditions, and attractiveness in performance are welcomed. The group must bring their national flag. Live music is welcomed. You may also use a CD or USB stick. All groups must prepare a minimum of 2–3 different performances of 5–10–15 minutes. The committee provides accommodation in hotels in Antalya, category 4**** Belkon Hotel or similar hotels (4 nights / 5 days), in double, triple, or quadruple rooms, and three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner – buffet, non-alcoholic drinks included). For single rooms, an additional fee of €15 per person per day is charged. Arrival date of the group at the festival: 02.10.2026 (1:00–2:00 p.m.), departure date of the group: 06.10.2026 after breakfast (10:00–11:00 a.m.). (Total 4 nights / 5 days) Participation fee: 185 Euro per person, including: 4 nights of accommodation, full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner), participation in the festival program The price includes: Accommodation in a 4**** hotel (in double or triple rooms) Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner – buffet, non-alcoholic drinks included) The price does not include: Tourist tax for the hotel – €1 per person per day Additional fee for single rooms – €15 per person per day Transfer from Antalya Airport – Antalya (Belek) hotel round trip – €12 per person Each group wishing to participate must fill out a Application form for participation. Approved groups pay a 10% guarantee fee in advance, which is deducted from the final payment. Next step: After submitting the necessary documents to the festival organizing committee, you will be issued an invoice stating that the participant or group is obliged to pay 10% of the total amount. After that, you will receive an official invitation to participate in the festival and a hotel reservation confirmation.