Director: Mrs. Natalia Kazlova Festival objectives: Creative development of individuals; Creating conditions for creative communication and professional growth; Strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between participants from different countries; Promoting the exchange of experience among artistic directors of ensembles and expanding the audience for festival participants; Engaging leading cultural experts and prominent figures in European arts for cooperation with creative groups; Introducing participants to the cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina; Preserving and enriching the global cultural and historical heritage. Nominations: Vocal: Pop vocal, Folk songs, Academic vocals, Folklore groups, Choirs, Rock, Jazz. Choreography: Folk dance, Classical dance, Ballroom dance, Modern choreography (jazz, modern, contemporary), Sport dance (r&b, street jazz, hip-hop, soul…), Pop dance (including rock ‘n’ roll, cabaret, variety show, Charleston, retro, folk stylization, MTV comercial dance, dance show, etc); Age categories for participants in nominations: Subgroup up to 7 years; Subgroup 8–10 years; Subgroup 11–13 years; Subgroup 14–15 years; Subgroup 16–17 years; Subgroup 18–20 years; Senior Age Group (21 years and older); General regulation: The Organizing Committee prepares and arranges the festival. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the program of the day. The Organizing Committee has the right to use and distribute (without paying a fee to the participants) video recordings, printed and other types of products produced during the events of the festival competition and following its results. Video shooting on a mobile phone is allowed strictly from your seat (sitting), without moving around the hall during the performances of the participants. Registration of participation: Each participant of the Festival submits a completed application. By sending a completed application the leader automatically confirms that he has read this Regulation of the Festival and agrees with all the points. In response to the application and confirmation of receipt of the documents of intent, the Organizing Committee sends an invoice in the amount of 70% of the main cost of the selected package (this amount includes a non-refundable registration fee of 50 euros per person). This amount is considered as the deposit and will be taken into account in the calculations. After paying the bill, we will send an official invitation to participate in the festival and a confirmation of the reservation at the hotel for submission to the consulate. The rest of the amount must be paid at least 3 weeks before your arrival. The festival fee is paid on site. Attention! All bank expenses are to be paid by the participant! If the embassy refuses to grant entry visas to the participants, the Organizing Committee is not economically responsible. In case of cancellation of the application by the participants (for any reason), the paid fees are subject to the following penalties: Non-refundable registration fee of 50 euros (paid by both participants and accompanying persons), as well as: Cancellation 45–31 days prior – penalty of 75% of the total paid amount Cancellation 30–20 days prior – penalty of 90% of the total paid amount Cancellation 21 days or less prior – penalty of 100% of the total paid amount The organizers are not responsible for any possible damage that the participants may cause during the participation in the Festival Competition. The organizers prepare the texts for diplomas, certificates, and letters of thanks and send them to the participants for approval in advance. In case of non-confirmation by the participants, or confirmation with errors, the organizers do not alter the above material and are not responsible for incorrectly transmitted information for diplomas by the participants. Participation fee: Program (5 days, 4 nights) 200 Euro per person - Accommodation HB in triple room 215 Euro per person - Accommodation HB in double room Meals: (breakfast and dinner) Participation fee includes: accommodation with half board Bus drivers for free trophy cups for groups during their stay at the festival, all participants will have their own guides, so that they can fully enjoy themselves registration fee preparation of all necessary documents The hotel is located in Sarajevo, 20 kilometers from the mountain. The festival is held on the Olympic mountain Bjelašnica. All groups have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Bjelašnica. ADDITIONAL FEES: For groups arriving by plane, the organizer will provide a bus. It is necessary to bring two gifts for the representatives of the Municipality. Participants have the option to extend their stay, with additional hotel nights available for 40€ per person, as well as access to a nearby hotel’s spa center for 15€ per person, offering relaxation through saunas, pools, and wellness facilities. Program: (4 nights, 5 days) Day 1. Arrival of groups at the hotel, accommodation in the rooms. Free time for rest, city tour in the evening. Day 2. Tour of the most beautiful locations in Sarajevo, tour of hot springs in Bosnia, carriage ride. Preparations for the opening of the festival on the central square of the Municipality of Ilidža. Start 19:00 Day 3. Shopping time in famous Sarajevo shopping centers (SCC, BCC, West Gate) Preparation for the second festival night start 19:,00 Day 4. Tour of the Olympic mountains Bjelašnica and Igman, cable car ride. Preparations for the 3rd festival night. Day 5. Breakfast. Check-out from the hotel by 10:00. Departure. 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.