Director: Mr. Aron Kovats Lake Balaton The “Hungarian Sea”, is the people’s name for the 50-mile long lake with silky green-yellow water in the middle of Transdanubia. Lake Balaton is one of Hungary’s most precious treasures and most frequented resorts. It is also the largest lake in Central Europe. The region lying west of Lake Balaton occupies a unique place on the map of Hungary. Being the part of an important region from the point of view of tourism, that of Balaton, it is a favourite destination for both Hungarian and foreign tourists. As for its climate, it is a pleasant place, it may have the most predictable climatic character, and rarely do we have unsettled weather. As for the features of the terrain – it is Hungary on a small scale as tourists can find here gentle hills, extended flat plains, rivers, lakes. Keszthely Keszthely, a city of grand town houses perched at the very western end of Lake Balaton is hands-down one of the loveliest spots to stay, far removed from the tourist hot spots on the lake. You can dip in its small, shallow beaches by day, absorb its lively yet relaxed ambience by night and get a dose of culture by popping into its handful of museums and admiring its historical buildings. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Festetics Palace, a lavish baroque home fit for royalty. Hévíz More than twenty thousand years ago nature presented our settlement with a unique treasure. The green heart of Hévíz is the 4 hectare lake, which is the biggest thermal lake of the earth being suitable for bathing. We share this treasure and alongside with it the experience of health with all our visitors. Therapeutical activities are based on 200-year old experience and it is no wonder that the so- called medicinal weight bath was born in Hévíz, which is used all over the world nowadays. Hévíz and its surroundings are unique in the sense of having specific atmosphere, intact natural resources, cultural values and the hospitality of people living here. The well-known healing effect and life-giving stroking of the lake, a romantic dinner in the line of the wine cellars, a walk under the alder trees in Egregy, the sight of the water-lilies and traditional hospitality mean all together the "Hévíz experience". Participants: Folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, music bands from all over the world The number of the participants is not limited No age limits Participation fee: 99 Euro per person - Youth Hostel 4 bedded rooms, shared bathroom 200 m from the city center and the local beach 149 Euro per person - 3*** Hotel: Hotel Abbázia Superior (https://clubdobogomajor.hu/hotel/english/) The Club Dobogomajor is ideally located between Héviz and the Lake Balaton, only 800 meters from the famous Thermal Lake Free wellness and spa Apartments for 4 people: apartments have a double living/ sleeping area with a double sofa bed, a double bed (loft design) and most of the rooms have a balcony. Our spacious apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, TV and in-room safe Apartment for 6 people: apartments have a double living/ sleeping area, and additional two bedrooms, most of the rooms have a balcony to provide enough space and an idyllic atmosphere for your relaxation. The modern and comfortable rooms have a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, a TV and an in-room safe Supplement for a 2 bedded apartment is 6 Euro/ person/ day, supplement for a single bedded apartment is 20 Euro/ person/ day Additional day can be booked for 48 Euro/ person/ day 159 Euro per person - 3*** Hotel: Hotel Erzsébet, Hévíz (https://erzsebethotelheviz.hu/en/hotel/) The hotel is located directly at the entrance of the thermal bath Free entry to hotel’s sauna complex (Finnish or infra saunas) 2 bedded rooms, supplement for a single room is 15 Euro/ person/ day Additional day can be booked for 55 Euro/ person/ day Participation fee includes: Participation in the festival concerts (2 performances) Accommodation Half-board Diplomas, gifts Organizational expenses Free entry to the "St. Ivan’s night" programs Free entry to the local beach Participation fee does not include: Transport Optional programs Insurance Tourist tax: 2 Euro/ person/ day, payment on the spot at the accommodation Program: 24 June Afternoon arrival at the Hotel, meeting with group leaders and festival organizers, discussing the programs of the next days. Dinner in the Hotel. 25 June After breakfast optional program, boat trip on the Lake Balaton. Afternoon pleasant time on the beach or visiting one of the main sight of Keszhely, like gorgeous Festetics Palace, the Pethő House, Synagogue, Gothic parish church, Georgikon Grange museum, Balatoni Museum, Helikon memorial or any other fascinating place in Keszthely. Climbing the Castle or Szigliget Catle. Dinner. Performance at the main square of Keszthely. Free time, enjoying the night out at one of the open air bars of terraces of Keszthely. 26 June After breakfast optional program: sunbathing and swimming in the Lake Balaton, wine-tasting, have a nice walk on the Pedestrian Street, or just enjoying the lake side area and the pier, visit the Doll Museum, Surber’s Museum of Automatic Musical Instruments and Phonographs, the Historical Panopticon, Georgikon Farm History Museum, or have a fun trip with the Sightseeing Nostalgia Train. Dinner. Performance at the Music Pavilion, gala concert, receiving the diplomas and gifts. Free time, enjoying the night out at one of the open air bars of terraces of Keszthely. 27 June Breakfast, departure of the participants. 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.