Director: Mehmet Refik Erten Istanbul is bounded on the north and the south by two seas, the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, respectively. The western half of the city lies in Europe while the eastern half is situated in Asia; in between the two halves flows the Bosphorus Strait. It is a city of great museums, historical places, shopping centers and it is a lively metropolis with many social areas.Our name is Boğaziçi Folklor Birliği Gençlik & Spor Kulübü (Bosphorus Folklore Union Youth & Sport Club). Every year, we are preparing child and young festivals. Take part in our festival and feel the mystery of the Bosphorus Sea. Conditions: Festival will start at 21 APRIL 2026 16:00 and will end at 25 APRIL 2026 10:00. FESTIVAL MEDICAL INSURANCE: All groups are required to secure MEDICAL INSURANCE before coming to festival. Organization committee won’t pay any medical or hospital cost incurred at the festival period. However, for any emergency situations, we will provide an ambulance. 10 years old and above dancers can join the festival. Singing ensembles, majorettes, chorus ,folk dance and modern dance groups are welcome to participate. Groups will present a performances of 5,10,15 minutes. Music can be live or CD. Performances with live or recorded music are both allowed. Pictures of the groups should be sent for application. Festival program will be announced later on. Participation fee: 195 Euro per person - 4 nights We will provide you with Breakfast + DININER accommodation in a 3* hotel with 2-3 beds and a toilet and shower in each room. LUNCH PACK IS 10 EURO PER PERSON PER DAY. If there is a group of more than 30 people, 1 leader or driver is free. For participation of 45 people or more, 2 leaders or drivers are free of charge. Payment for evaluation of one competition number: Soloist - 50 Euro per participant Duet - 40 Euro per participant Trio - 30 Euro per participant Groups - 15 Euro per participant Participation fee doesn't include: Groups will come and go to festival venues and excursions at their own expense. Guidance service will be provided. Diesel fuel will not be supplied to group buses. Extra day is 45 euros per person. Special Bosphorus boat trip will be organized for the groups who want to participate. Additional cost for this trip will be 20 Euro per person. Special tours and trips in İstanbul are excluded. AIRPORT TRANSFER: 42 people on the bus, 25 euros per person, round trip; 30 people on the bus, 30 euros per person, round trip; 20 people on the bus, 35 euros per person, round trip; 10 people on the bus, 40euros per person, round trip TRANSPORTATIONS; If group is going to by PLANE, we are going to hire the bus for their all ground transportations. Groups will pay this bus cost. Bus, serves throughout the festival dates (Airport transfers, excursions program transfers (group will visit historical area in Europe side only once), and transfers to the field performance). At the first day of the festival transportation fee should be paid to the festival committee. Preliminary program: Day 1: Arriving Afternoon to Istanbul. Free time dinner Meeting group leaders. Day 2: After the breakfast Groups are going to visit Byzantine historic district; Blue Mosque (free), St. Sofia, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar, free time dinner performance one municipality OPEN AIR. Day 3: After the breakfast Shopping centrum. For groups who want to enjoy the sea on the beach in the Marmara Sea.Festival performances at municipality stage (open-air). Groups will teach the dances of their countries for entertainment purposes. They will learn traditional Turkish rhythms and Dance. Day 4: Special Boat tour at Bosphorus ( 20 euro) or shopping, and performance at municipality stage (open-air). Day 5: Leaving from Istanbul. 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. Next step: Hotel reservations will be made after 20% of the total fee is deposited into the organizer's account.