International Folk Dance and Music Festival "ADRIATIC FEST"

With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate in III International music & folk - dance festival "ADRIATIC FEST" 26 – 30 August, Budva, Bar, Canj 2022.

This festival is the perfect occasion for different groups from various countries to gather together so that they could express their culture and nation through dances, music and interesting national costumes.

A dimension of Montenegrin culture is the ethical ideal of Čojstvo i Junaštvo, "Humaneness and Gallantry". The traditional folk dance of the Montenegrins is the Oro, the "eagle dance" that involves dancing in circles with couples alternating in the centre, and is finished by forming a human pyramid by dancers standing on each other's shoulders.

Budva is situated on the central part of Montenegrin coast, called "Budvanska Rivijera". It has developed around a small peninsula, on which the old town is situated. It is by far most visited destination in Montenegro, attracting many tourists all over the world with an old town, bars and nightclubs, and beaches mostly consisting of small rocks. It is base for mass tourism, while in its near vicinity there are luxury resorts such as Sveti Stefan and Miločer.

Bar represents a modern town that is expanding every day. Although it is a port town, it is amazingly clean and has many developed green areas. Around it there are many tourist attractions. The old town of Bar, Haj Nehaj Fortress, with the remnants from the 15 th century fortress and the castle of King Nikola, represent the historic and cultural monuments of this town. Numerous festivals and cultural events are held in this beautiful town.

Festival Program:

• 14.00 Arriving in Montenegro, Canj tourist complex, hotel accommodation and meeting with the festival representatives, free time (beach time)
• 18.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel
• 21.00 Welcome reception with the leaders of the groups

• 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
• 10.00 – 15.00 Budva sightseeing with organized local tour guides (optional) or free time in the beach
• 17.00 – 18.00 Dinner in hotel
• 19.00 Ensemble parade and Official festival evening in the square of Budva city

• 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
• 10.00 – 15.00 Boat tour in the blue waters of Adriatic sea (optional) or free beach time
• 17.00 – 18.00 Dinner in hotel
• 19.30 Second festival evening

• 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
• 10.00 – 16.00 Visiting Kotor and Herceg Novi or Visiting Dubrovnik, Croatia  (optional)
• 19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel
• 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, discotheque with all the festival participants

• 08.30 – 10.00 Breakfast
• 12.00 Departure

General rules for participation:

• In the festival can participate 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 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.
• Еach 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 HB per person in 2* hotels and apartments (3 nights with 2 meals per day, breakfast and dinner)
• 109 Euro per person for 4 HB per person in 2* hotels and apartments (4 nights with 2 meals per day, breakfast and dinner) 

• 95 Euro per person for 3 HB per person in 3* hotel (3 nights with 2 meals per day, breakfast and dinner)
• 125 Euro per person for 4 HB per person in 3* hotel (4 nights with 2 meals per day, breakfast and dinner)

On your request we can arrange 4* hotels or hotel accommodation in another cities in Montenegro.

Participation fee includes:

• Participation in the festival concerts
• Accommodation in 2* or 3* Hotels (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
• Souvenir and gift for each group
• Certificate for attendance
• Drinks during the performance

Participation fee does not include:

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