Director: Mr Robert Mkrtchyan International festival ''Happy Planet'' Tsaghkadzor Armenia 2018 The festival is being held in Tsaghkadzor, which is considered a developed Armenia's tourist cities. The city was fascinated with its mild and healthy climate. A ropeway was built on Tsaghkadzor's picturesque mountains in 1972, which led to development of mountain skiing sport. Here is also the home-museum of famous Armenian scientists Orbely's brothers. The main purposes of festival is the cultural development, friendly relations between different nationalities and acquaintance, cultural exchange. Terms and conditions of festival: Groups, ensembles, individuals, solo, trio and quartet can participate in the festival. The festival consist of 2 parts: competitive and non- competitive. The Participants can take part in both if they want. Festival sections: 1. Choreography - folk, modern, latin, classic. 2. Song – folk, estrad, classic. 3. Painting 4. Musical instruments Age groups: A group: 8-12 years old B group: 13-15 years old C group: 16 years and older The jury of festival: The professional jury of festival will invite from different countries and they will assess the participants. Evaluation criteria: The technique of performance The art of performance and (theatrical ) scenic mastery The costumes, used during the performance The singularity and originality of composition Program: The festival starting with parad, national costumes and flag. In time of parad every group should participate 1 national dance should have duration 2-3 minutes. The parad continue to the square of Tsaghkadzor, where should be the concert. The first day the group should present 1 dance, which should have duration 5 minutes. The second day competitive day the group should present 2 dances, each of them should have duration 5 minutes. Every dance with their costume. The third day the award of prizes and Gala concert, in time the participants should present 1 composition. They should compete for Grand Prix. The festival have 2 Grand Prix, one for age 8-15 year old andother for 16 years and older. And exchange of national dances the other countries participants should teaching others their 1 national dance. The leaders and participantsshouldhave master class, which should spend the member’s of jury. They should get the international certificate. Awards: The participants will be awarded with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The best groups will be awarded in different nominations: The best dancing technique The best dancing ensemble The best scenic mastery The best performance The best music The best costume The sympathy of spectators Participation fee: 150 Euro per person Participation fee includes: accommodation in 3*** hotel (6 nights / 7 days) full board - breakfast, dinner and lunch transfer If the group consist of 25 participants - 1 is free. 3 excursions: 1. Like Sevan; 2. Ropeway; 3. National museum The participants should send 10% of payment - guarantee fee payment ot EAFF. The participants should send 10% of payment deposit to the main organizer of the festival for booking hotels in advance till 31st of May, the rest (80%) upon arrival. Note: That group which will not send payment that group don’t accommodate in hotel. Additional excursions: Excursion to the Yerevan and in Cognac factory - 15 Euro Dilijan (Hagharcin) - 10 Euro Add excursion like Sevan – 5 Euro Aqua park – 15 Euro 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