Директор: Mrs. Katerina Stoevic Pula, a seafront city on the tip of Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, is known for its protected harbor, beach-lined coast and Roman ruins. Settled in the prehistoric era and valued for its strategic location, Pula has been occupied, destroyed and rebuilt numerous times. The Romans, Ostrogoths and Venetians, as well as the Allied Forces in World War II, have each administered the city A great amphitheatre, Pula Arena, was constructed between 27 BC and 68 AD, much of it still standing to this day. The Romans also supplied the city with a water supply and sewage systems. They fortified the city with a wall with ten gates. A few of these gates still remain: the triumphal Arch of the Sergii, the Gate of Hercules (in which the names of the founders of the city are engraved) and the Twin Gates. During the reign of emperor Septimius Severus the name of the town was changed to "Res Publica Polensis". The town was the site of Crispus Caesar's execution in 326 AD and Gallus Caesar's execution in 354 AD. In 425 AD the town became the centre of a bishopric, attested by the remains of foundations of a few religious buildings. Rovinj is a Croatian fishing port on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula. The old town stands on a headland, with houses tightly crowded down to the seafront. A tangle of cobbled streets leads to the hilltop church of St. Euphemia, whose towering steeple dominates the skyline. South of the old town is Lone Bay, one of the area’s pebble beaches. The Rovinj archipelago’s 14 islands lie immediately off the mainland. Program: 13.09. 13.00 collectives arrive and hotel accommodation, free time 18.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel (buffet with drinks) 21.00 Welcome drinks and meeting with the leaders of the groups in hotel 14.09. 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast (buffet) 10.00 – 15.00 Pula sightseeing and time on the beach 18.30 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel (buffet and drinks) 20.30 Defile in Pula 21.00 Official festival evening (on the open are in the stage) 15.09. 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast (buffet) 10.00 – 18.00 Excursions Rovinj sightseeing – it is wonderfull place in Croatia) 18.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel (buffet and drinks) 21.00 Festival presentation in hotel … 16.09. 7.00 – 10.00 Breakfast (buffet) 10.00 – 16.00 Excursion or boat trip to island or stay on the beach. 19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel (buffet) 21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival, party with all groups, exchange presents between leaders of ensemble. 17.09. 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast 12.00 Departure Rules and conditions for participation: In the festival can participate folklore groups, vocal groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, art schools, choirs and music bands from all over the world. Ensemble should have prepared program duration from 12-15 minutes with USB or orchestra. Groups should take a flag of their country The number of the participants are limited Groups have to send us short CV and photos of the group by e-mail. Twenty days before the festival each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number. All groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure. Groups arriving by plane the festival committee can arrange their transfers and inform them how much it will cost. Participation fee: 119 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day – meals are open buffet and drinks ) 149 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day, meals are open buffet and drinks) Price include accommodation in 3* Tourist resort Duga Uvala with 2 meals per day in standard rooms ( it has own beach) in triple rooms and quadruple rooms. The link is http://hotel-duga-uvala-krnica.krnica.hotels-istria.net/en/ Addition day can be booked for 36 euro/person/day with half board service with drinks Groups of 25 persons: One group leader free of charge! (25+1; 48+2) If you wish we can arrange accommodation in other hotels with higher categorization and inform you about price. Participation fee includes: Participation in the festival concerts, Professional sound, stage and light equipment. Accommodation in Duga Uvala in triple and quadruple superior Half Board hotel accommodation (buffet with drinks) Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups Diploma and gift for each group Social media promotions , news letter promotion Participation fee does not include: Excursions, transfers, Tourist tax and insurance is 1.50 euro day per person. 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.