Director: Mr Robert Mkrtchyan International festival ''Happy Planet'' Tsaghkadzor Armenia 2023 The festival is being held in Tsaghkadzor, which is considered a developed Armenia's tourist citiy. The city fascinates with its mild and healthy climate. A ropeway was built on Tsaghkadzor's picturesque mountains in 1972, which led to develop mountain skiing sports. Here is also the home-museum of famous Armenian scientists Orbely's brothers. The main purpose of festival is the cultural development, acquaintance, friendly relations between different nationalities and 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: 8-16 years old B group: 16 and older Jury: The professional jury for assessing the participants will be invited from different countries. 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 starts with parad of participants with national costumes and a flag. During the parad every group should present 1 national dance with duration 2-3 minutes. The parad continues to the square of Tsaghkadzor, where the concert will be held. On the first day the groups should present 1 dance, which should have duration 5 minutes. On the second (competitive) day the groups should present 2 dances, each of them with duration 5 minutes, every dance with its costume. On the third day the awarding of prizes and Gala concert will be held, 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 and other for 16 years and older. An exchange of national dances - the participants should teaching others 1 national dance. The leaders and participants will have master class by the members of jury. They will get international certificate. Awards: The participants will be awarded for 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: 190 Euro per person 24 + 1 free Participation fee includes: 3*** hotel (6 nights / 7 days) breakfast, lunch and dinner 1 excursion: Lake Sevan; Transfer from international airport ZVARTNOC to city Tsaghkadzor and back - 400 euro. Note: A group which will not send prepayment will not be accommodated in hotel. Additional excursions: Yerevan and а Cognac factory - 40 euro Dilijan (Hagharcin) - 15 euro Additional excursion to Lake Sevan - 5 euro Aqua park - 30 euro Yerevan park - 45 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. The participants should send another 10% of payment to the main organizer of the festival for booking hotels till 31st of May, the rest (80%) upon arrival.