Директор: Tsvetomira Krumova Tunisia, country of North Africa. Tunisia’s accessible Mediterranean Sea coastline and strategic location have attracted conquerors and visitors through the ages, and its ready access to the Sahara has brought its people into contact with inhabitants of the African interior. According to Greek legend, Dido, a princess of Tyre, was the first outsider to settle among the native tribes of what is now Tunisia when she founded the city of Carthage in the 9th century BCE. Although the story is certainly apocryphal, Carthage nonetheless grew into one of the great cities and preeminent powers of antiquity, and its colonies and entrepots were scattered throughout the western Mediterranean region. Carthage fought a series of wars with its rival, Rome. Rome prevailed in the mid-2nd century BCE, razed Carthage, and ruled the region for the following 500 years. In the 7th century Arab conquerors converted the native Berber (Amazigh) population of North Africa to Islam. The area was ruled by a succession of Islamic dynasties and empires until coming under French colonial rule in the late 19th century. Location, dates and time: Dates: 13.04 – 18.04.2027 / 6 days, 5 nights on basis AI - all included/ Location: SOUSSE, TUNISIA In order to register you must fill in an application form and pay a deposit to the amount of 100 € per person DEADLINE for submitting application forms: 28.08.2026 DEADLINE for payment of deposit: 05.10.2026 DEADLINE for payment whole amount: 10.02.2027 Note: Those who wish to receive an invoice after each payment, please send an E-mail with the invoice details no later than 4 days after payment! Invoices are not issued after this period. Goal of the festival: The goal of the festival is to provide kids, teenagers, and adults with the opportunity to show their talents in front of a big audience; to develop and promote music and dance art, as well as to strengthen the relationships between group leaders. A further goal of the festival is to promote joint activities among the performers and create friendships. Form of the festival: “Sun Sparks” festival is not a competition, and participants would not compete against each other. Participants in the festvival: The festival is open to all – individual participants, community centers, youth centers, academies, public schools, private schools, dance studios/clubs, etc. There are no age limitations. Age categories: 1st age category – kids under 12 years 2nd age category – teenagers 13 to 19 years 3rd age category – adults over 19 years Participation terms: Maximum duration of musical and dance performances: FESTIVAL DAYS (14 April - long program) Solo, duet and trio – up to 4 min for performance per age group Group – up to 15 min for an ensemble per age group GALA CONCERT (17 April – Gala-concert ) – up to 5 minutes for an ensemble per age group All participants have 2 concerts – on one festival day with a long program, and at the Gala-concert with a short program! Dance category Dance category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, jazz ballet, etc.) or number of participants. Music category Music category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers (singers, musicians, choirs, etc.) without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical music, folk music, pop and rock music, jazz, etc.) or number of participants. Note: Participants should provide their own musical instruments and/or music for their routines. Program of the festival: 13 April, Tuesday /organization day/ 15.00 – 20.00 Check-in and accommodation. Dinner 14 April, Wednesday /festival day/ 7.00 – 09.00 - Breakfast. Food and drinks throughout the day Free time - opportunity for excursions in Tunisia - extra charge. 20.30 - Opening of the festival and concert of individuals and groups performers. 15 April, Thursday /free day/ 7.00 - 09.00 Breakfast. Food and drinks throughout the day Free time. Opportunity for a trip - extra charge. 18.30 - Dinner. Free time. 16 April, Friday /free day/ 7.00 - 09.00 Breakfast. Food and drinks throughout the day Free time for beach and shopping. 18.30 - Dinner. Free time. 17 April, Saturday /gala concert/ 7.00 - 09.00 Breakfast. Food and drinks throughout the day Free time for beach or shopping. Opportunity for additional trips. 18:30 - Dinner. 20.30 - Gala concert and awarding of the participants. 18 April, Sunday 7.00 – 09:00 Breakfast 09.00– Check-out time Participation fee: 310 Euro per person - HOTEL 5* – SOUSSE – AI 385 Euro per person - Single room Every 25 participants one is free of charge only for accommodation (24 pay + 1 free) Participation fee includes: 5 nights at hotel AI /all included, meal and drinks/ A certificate of attendance and prize for every ensemble A T-shirt with the festival’s logo for every participant Participation fee Participation fee does not include: Tourist tax: 4 € per person, per night, must be paid on the spot at the reception. Transfers Additional excursions are requested in advance Note: Places are limited and will be filled in the order of registration until sold out! PAYMENT: We will send you confirmation of our bank details and terms of payments after we receive your filled-in application form All bank transfer expenses are to be paid by the participants in the festival. The payment of deposit it is non-refundable! For cancellations 15 Days before Festival – YOU LOSE THE ENTIRE AMOUNT! 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.