Director: Mr Robert Mkrtchyan International festival ''Happy Planet'' Tsaghkadzor Armenia 2025 The festival is being held in Tsaghkadzor, which is considered a developed Armenia's tourist cities. The main purposes of the festival are 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 of them if they want. Festival sections: Choreography - folk, modern, latin, classic Song - folk, estrad, classic Painting 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 parade of participants with national costumes and a flag. During the parade 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 The best parad’s group The best group in time of master class Participation fee: 190 Euro per person 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 - 600 Euro. Note: A group which will not send prepayment will not be accommodated in hotel. Additional excursions: Yerevan and а Cognac factory - 45 Euro Dilijan (Hagharcin) - 25 Euro Additional excursion to Lake Sevan - 10 Euro Aqua park Yerevan - 45 Euro Yerevan park (attraction park) - 55 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.