The team of the European Association of Folklore Festivals - EAFF, ICH partner of UNESCO, welcomes all the folklore ensembles, folklore vocal and dance groups, choirs, club of folklore dances, groups for old urban songs, brass and folklore orchestras, individual performers, duets and trios to become ambassadors of folklore by participating in the Fourth edition of the World Cup of Folklore - Veliko Tarnovo 2020 which is going to be held in the period 2 - 11 December 2020.

Taking into account the crisis situation around the world, this year the prestigious folklore competition will be held virtually, providing folklore ensembles, groups and soloists from around the world a platform for performance, creative contacts, a healthy competitive environment, prestigious awards, invitations for participation in preferential terms in the festivals from the EAFF's championship system, letters of thanks for managers and pedagogues. 

Without leaving your country, you get the opportunity to present your culture at the world level, and your performances will be evaluated by a highly qualified international jury.

By participating in the online edition of the IV World Cup of Folklore - Veliko Tarnovo 2020 you will promote your art to an unlimited audience, which will be able to vote on the page of the event on the website of EAFF. By winning the sympathy of the virtual audience, you or your group have a chance to become the winners of the "Award of the spectators"!  

With this new form of communication, let us overcome isolation and stay together in this challenge, because folklore has always been, is and will be shared knowledge!

Check the regulation of the competition and apply for participation - here.