The love of dance and music brought together 500 participants from 11 countries in the VIII Dance and Music Festival in Csongrad. Among the groups which visited this small and very charming Hungarian town were folklore ensembles, orchestras, majorettes, groups for modern dances and musical bands from all over the world.

Festival was opened by the Mayor of the town. During the few festival days (July 23-27) the quiet and calm town of Csongrad has become a pageant of colors, melodies and lovely mood. The parade went through one of the main streets of the town. The participants stopped for short performances applauded by the enthusiastic residents and guests of the town.

This year the concerts was visited by about 2000 people audience which enjoyed the performances of the participants from Bulgaria, Portugal, Latvia, Romania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Hungary, Belgium, Poland and Finland.

Festivals organizers were arranged interesting program for the free time of groups, which included boat trip, fishing, wine tasting, horseback riding, visiting the National park of historical heritage in Opustaser and Seged, sightseeing tours in Csongrad.