Директор: Lyubov Savilova International Festival-Competition “Pearl of the East” Dalian, Beijing, Shanghai Purpose of the festival: Tightening of creative, cultural and friendly ties Popularization of national cultures Acquaintance with history and traditions of China Participants: Children and adult amateur ensembles Ages: 1st group – 5-10 years old, 2nd group – 11-14 years, 3rd group – 15-20 years, 4th group – 21+ years Other participants are welcome: friends, sponsors, representatives of administrations of the cities Genres: Choreography – people’s, classic, stage and modern Vocal - people’s, stage Instrumental music – people’s, classic Theatres Rhythmics gymnastics Fashion Circus Handicrafts Agenda: Concerts mutually with Chinese artists Exhibitions, master-classes, plein airs Cultural and entertainment program Excursion program: Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Kung-Fu master show, Dalian Oceanarium, Japanese Thermal hydropathic Establishment, etc. Festival buffet dinner Conditions for participation: Applications to be filed in 20 days prior to the beginning of the festival Number of participants is not limited Participation fee – 15 Euro per person (group more than 10 participants), soloists – 30 Euro. Other conditions are available on request Participation fee: Beijing – 339 Euro per person - 7 days / 6 nights Beijing – Dalian – 579 Euro per person - 8 days / 7 nights (incl. train) Beijing – Shanghai – 619 Euro per person - 8 days / 7 nights (incl. train) Accommodation conditions: Accommodation in DBL rooms in 3-4 star hotels Meals according to the program Transfers to/from airport and according to the program - all transfers for group (from 20 pax) Excursions according to the program Special requests (accommodation, other hotels, excursions, etc.) are available Invitation letters are available on request Jury: Chinese cultural workers, representatives of the cultural associations Awards: Every ensemble is awarded with: Diplomas, souvenirs, special prizes Grand-Prix of the Chinese International Festival Committee Prize “For the popularization of national culture” Viewers’ choice award Program: Beijing - Dalian Accommodation in DBL rooms in hotel 3* for 8 days/7 nights, meals (7 breakfasts and 7 dinners), excursions, all transfers, train Beijing-Dalian-Beijing, guide, festival and cultural programs, jury, prizes, awards. Every 16th person is free! Available special tours to Shanghai, Hainan Island – any route you might imagine! 1st day Arrival to Beijing. Accommodation in a hotel in the center of Beijing. Free Time. Wondering around. Dinner. 2nd day Breakfast. Excursion to the Great Wall. Opening of the Festival “Pearl of the East”. Concert mutually with Chinese artists. Dinner. 3rd day Breakfast. Excursion to World Park (add. Fee). Excursion in Chinese National Silk Museum. Dinner. Overnight train to Dalian. 4th day Arrival to Dalian. Breakfast. Accommodation in the hotel. Excursion to Kung-Fu School. Show of Kung-Fu masters. Meeting with the artists. Excursion to Japanese Hot Spring Kerren (for adults), aquapark (or other for children). Dinner. 5th day Breakfast. Excursion to Dalian Oceanarium – one of the most interesting in the world (for add. Fee). Grand-concert of the Festival in Dalian School of Ballet. Award ceremony. Dinner. 6th day Breakfast. Excursions (for add. Fee). Free time. Dinner. Train to Beijing. 7th day Breakfast. Accommodation in the Hotel. Excursion to “Pearl Market”. Excursion to Chinese Circus with tickets. 8th day Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Departure. Beijing Accommodation in DBL rooms in hotel 3* for 7 days/6 nights, meals, 6 breakfasts and 1 gala lunch, excursions, all transfers, guide, festival and cultural programs, jury, prizes, awards. Every 16th person is free! Available special tours to Dalian, Shanghai, Hainan Island – any route you might imagine! 1st day Arrival to Beijing. Accommodation in a hotel in the center of Beijing. Free Time. Wondering around. 2nd day Breakfast. Excursion to the Great Wall. Sightseeing excursion in Beijing. Tea Ceremony. 3rd day Breakfast. Excursion to World Park (add. Fee). Excursion in Chinese National Silk Museum. 4th day Breakfast. Excursion to Entertainment Park Happy Valley (add. fee) 5th day Breakfast. Festival “Pearl of the East”. Gala Concert together with Chinese amateur artists. Award ceremony. 6th day Breakfast. Excursion to “Pearl Market”. Excursion to Chinese Circus with tickets. 7th day Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Departure. Beijing - Shanghai Accommodation in 3***hotels in DBL rooms on HB basis, excursions according to the program, all transfers and transportation, tickets Beijing-Shanghai-Beijing, guide for all days, festival and cultural programs, jury, prizes, awards, diplomas. Every 26th is free! You can combine this program and dates according to your wish – we will work out the best offer! 1st day Arrival to Beijing. Accommodation in a hotel in the center of Beijing. Free Time. Wandering around.Pearl Market – the best place to get in touch with famous local pearls and other goods. Dinner. 2nd day Breakfast. Excursion to the Great Wall. Excursion to Pearl Factory. Excursion (with tickets) to famous Chinese Circus. Dinner. Comfortable overnight train to Shanghai. 3rd day Arrival to Shanghai. Breakfast.Excursion to the Temple of Nephrite Buddha (add. Fee). Free time. Dinner. 4th day Breakfast. Opening of the Festival “Pearl of the East”. Concert mutually with Chinese artists. Cruise on Huan-Pu River (add. Fee). Dinner. 5th day Breakfast. Sightseeing excursion in Shanghai.Excursion to the Garden of Joy Yu-Yuan. Dinner. Overnight train to Beijing. 6th day Arrival to Beijing. Breakfast.Accommodation in hotel. Excursion to World Park (add. Fee). Excursion to Chinese National Silk Museum. Dinner. 7th day Breakfast. Festival Gala Concert. Award Ceremony. Free time.Dinner 8th day Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Departure. 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.