Director: Ms. Vagdevi Karumuri 3rd International Ethnic Folklore Festival, (HO CHI MINH CITY), VIETNAM JULY 05-12, 2027 Vietnam: Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist-era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers. Ho Chi Minh City: Vibrating with energy, innovation and traffic – lots of traffic – Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the economic heart of Vietnam and the main hub of the southern region. A freewheeling, cosmopolitan metropolis, HCMC's dynamic cityscape draws together old and new Vietnam in the most compact of spaces, representing the city’s past as well as its future. This city has many well-known attractions, including the War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, and Ben Thanh Market. Festival highlights: One day competition within the festival Festival is a combination of Cultural extravanga & Memorable Tourism Direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City: (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is SGN Welcome to all groups and to ages Comfort hotel stays with utmost hygiene 3 times meals with delicious cuisines of Vietnam Convenient and friendly Program schedules Certificates to all group members and a beautiful Trophy to the Group Helps to explore as 10+ Monuments of Vietnam in City Tour Terms & Conditions: Styles: Festival is open to all dance and music groups of any style: Folk Dances, Choirs, Majorette, Orchestra, Brass Bands, Theatres, Classical, Contemporary, Latin, Ball room, Social, Oriental, Fusion Dances etc., Age Category: 7 to 70+ years. Group Members: 4+ to 40+ unlimited. Music: Participants are allowed to perform on live or recorded music. Travel: Flight Tickets round trip and the Travel Health insurance should be at the Group’s Expense. Accommodation: Each group should choose the accommodation packages listed below in this section accordingly 3*/4* hotels will be provided. Performance: The Groups should perform 3 different dance items with 10/ 15 minutes slots each 1 time a day at provided venues. Competition: Festival hosts one-day competition within the festival whichi is an Optional Category. Participation fee: 250 Euro per person 350 Euro per person Participation fee includes: 250 Euro Package: 3 Star Hotel Accommodation Full Board: 3 Times Meals 6 days/5 nights’ Accommodation Arrival on 05 th Jul by 12:00 and (Lunch will be the first meal) Departure on 10th July by 10:00 - 12:00 (after breakfast) Ho Chi Minh City Airport Transfers Ho Chi Minh City (Excluding Monuments fee) 350 Euro Package: 3 Star Hotel Accommodation Full Board: 3 Times Meals 7 days/6 nights’ Accommodation Arrival on 05th Jul by 12:00 and (Lunch will be the first meal) Departure on 11th Jul by 10:00 - 12:00 (after breakfast) Ho Chi Minth City Airport Transfers Ho Chi Minth City (Excluding Monuments fee) Ho Chi Minth City Exclusive Malls Upgrading from 3* to 4* Accommodation 15 Euro per person Extra day is paid additionally: 3* Hotel - 35 Euro Extra per person excluding food 4* Hotel - 45 Euro Extra per person excluding food Additional Tourism: Mekong Delta Da Lat Mui Ne Hanoi Ninh Binh Ha Long Bay Hanoi shopping Program: Day 1: 10:00 - 13:00: Arrival of the groups in Ho Chi Minh & Hotel Check-In 13:00 - 14:00: Lunch 14:00 - 15:00: Rest 21:00 - 22:00: Dinner Day 2: 8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast 10:00 - 13:00: Director's Meeting with Group Leaders 13:00 - 14:00: Lunch 15:00 - 16:00: Reaching to Venue 16:00 - 18:00: Rehearsals for the Opening Ceremony 18:00 - 20:00: Opening Ceremony 21:00 - 22:00: Dinner Day 3: 8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast 10:00 - 12:00: Rest 13:00 - 14:00: Lunch 15:00 - 16:00: Reaching to Venue 17:00 - 20:00: Fest 2nd day ceremony 21:00 - 22:00: Dinner Day 4: 8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast 10:00 - 12:00: Rest 13:00 - 14:00: Lunch 15:00 - 16:00: Reaching to Venue 17:00 - 20:00: Closing Ceremony 21:00 - 22:00: Dinner Day 5: 8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast 10:00 - 12:00: Ho Chi Minh Tour 13:00 - 14:00: Lunch 14:00 - 19:00: Ho Chi Minh Tour 21:00 - 22:00: Dinner Day 6: 8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast 10:00 - 12:00: Ho Chi Minh Tour 13:00 - 14:00: Lunch 14:00 - 19:00: Ho Chi Minh Tour 21:00 - 22:00: Dinner Day 7: 8:00 -09:00 : Breakfast 10:00 - 12:00: Check out (Changes may be possible to the schedule of the program at any time during the festival) 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.