VII International Çanakkale Troia Folk Dance Festival

Canakkale, with its natural wonder and historical wealth, is one of the unmatched cities of the world. The many times destroyed and rebuilt antique city of Troy. Alxandria Troas, the biggest antique city of Anatolia, which was considered by Empreror Konstantin as the capital of his empire; Assos where Aristotle, one of the most prominent philosopher of the history spent some part of his life; Apollo Smintheus Holy Area; Parion, near Biga Kemer; Neandreia where once stood the Temple of Aiolia; the Zeus Altar mentioned by Homeros in his world-famous Iliad; the forts of Babakale, Cimenlik and Kilitbahir; the Gallipoli Peninsula one of the bloodiest battles of the 20th Century were fought; the historical town of Gelibolu; the biggest Turkish island Gokceada; naturally beautiful Bayramic Ayazma; and the authentic Bozcaada with its crystal waters.

Conditions for participation:

• The groups are requested to arrive in ÇANAKKALE on 5 July 2023 - 10:00 and depart on 9 July 2023 - 12:00, after breakfast. 
• The groups will prepare 5-10 minutes programs. All groups have to prepare minimum 2 different performances.
• We prefer dance groups with live music, recorded music is also acceptable.  
• Pocket money will not be paid to the groups by Festival Committee.
• Each group should bring flag of their country and 3 gifts with them.
• After completing an application form, please send by email minimum 6 digital pictures and a short description of your group and videos or links and descriptions of your performances.
• Gifts provided for each person is an attendance certificate. A gala party will be held for groups.
• If groups come by plane we will pick up from Çanakkale Airport and will provide transfer during the festival.