International Folk Dance and Music Festival "SUMMER IN OHRID"

Program:

21.00 Welcome reception with the leaders of the groups

19.00 Ensemble parade and Official festival evening

19.30 Second festival evening (Optional)

21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival – certificates and presents for ensembles by organizer, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles and final party with all participants

Departure

General rules for participation:

• In the festival can participate every folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world.
• Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands.
• Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation. The application is guaranteed by the advance payment amounting to 10% of the overall cost. This amount will not be refunded in the event of renunciation of participation.
• The number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
• Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with USB or orchestra. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city.
• To send us short CV and 2 – 3 photos of the group by e-mail.
• Each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
• To take a flag of the country.
• Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure.

Participation fee:

• 85 Euro per person for 3 half-boards 2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.
• 109 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.

• 99 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel 
• 119 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel

• 109 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel
• 139 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel 

Participation fee includes:

• Participation in the festival concerts,
• Accommodation in the selected category of hotels (mostly 3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5€/person/day, supplement for single room is 15 €/person/day),
• Half-board hotel accommodation
• Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
• Tourist guides for sightseeing of the town
• Souvenir and gift for each group
• Professional stage, sound and light equipment during the festival events
• Certificate for attendance
• For 23 dancers - 1 free of charge

Participation fee does not include:

• Transport
• Optional Programs
• Insurance
• What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”

Groups arriving by plane will be transported from the hotels with organized buses and will be accompanied to their departure in the same conditions. The transfer from the airport to the hotel and back is paid additionally.

By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions. All detailed information will be supply after your confirmation for participations. Invitation letter will be provided if needed.

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.