Overview

Ohrid City is the perfect place where people from all around the world will gather together to present their folklore and show the world what makes them special and unique. If you want to be part of this event, please fill in the application form for participation (below) and be our guests this year! Ohrid, a mixture of rich history, tradition, and modern life..

Lake Ohrid rightly deserves the name “Macedonia’s freshwater sea”. It haves crystal clear water in the color of sky blue. Actually, because of its size, this lake gives an impression of being a sea. With its unique flora and fauna, the lake is one of the largest biological reserves in Europe.

Accommodation

Participation fee:

Nikola Appartments, Galeb and Plaza Hotel, Vila Fortuna, Aparments De Lux etc.

  • 91 Euro per person for 3 half-boards 2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.
  • 115 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.

Hotel Cingo, Hotel Desaret, Hotel Klimetica, Hotel Pela, Fantastk etc. 

  • 99 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel 
  • 128 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel

Hotel Mizo, Hotel Prestige, Hotel Milenium Palace etc. 

  • 129 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel
  • 149 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel 

On your request you can stay longer in Ohrid, Macedonia. Every day of stay longer before or after festival has to be paid between 28-38 euro/per person for accommodation at the selected hotel category…

 

On your request we can arrange better quality hotel accommodation for different prices…

 

Participation Fee Includes: 

  • Participation in the festival concerts,
  • Accommodation in the selected category of hotels (mostly 3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5€/person/day, supplement for single room is 15 €/person/day),
  • Half-board hotel accommodation 
  • Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups 
  • Tourist guides for sightseeing of the town
  • Souvenir and gift for each group
  • Professional stage, sound and light equipment during the festival events
  • Certificate for attendance
  • Drinks during the performanceFor 23 dancers 1 free of charge 

 

Participation Fee does not include: 

  • Transport
  • Optional Programs
  • Insurance
  • City Tax
  • What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”

 

Organizers keep the right to change program of the festival. After Groups arrival in Hotel will be given detailed program of the festival and each group will have guide during festival.

Groups arriving by plane will be transported from the hotels with organized buses and will be accompanied to their departure in the same conditions. The transfer from the airport to the hotel and back is paid additionally.

By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions. All detailed information will be supply after your confirmation for participations.

Invitation letter will be provided if needed.

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.

Dates

  • 24/02/2024 - 27/02/2024

Pricing

24/02 - 27/02
  • 4 days (3 nights) = 91 € per person

Itinerary

With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on the IV International music & folk - dance festival "Lychnidos Square" 24 – 27 May 2024, Ohrid, North Macedonia.

Festival Program:

24 May 2024

  • 13.00 Arriving in Ohrid, hotel accommodation after the meeting with the festival representatives and free time
  • 19.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
  • 21.00 Meeting with leaders of the groups

 

25 May 2024

  • 07.30 – 10.00 Breakfast 
  • 10.00 – 15.00 Ohrid sightseeing with organized local tour guides - visiting cultural monuments (Samoil fortress, Antique theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo church …)
  • 17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
  • 19.00 Ensemble parade and Official festival evening 

 

 26 May 2024

  • 07.30 – 10.00 Breakfast 
  • 11.00 – 17.00 Cruising with boat on Ohrid Lake, Visiting Museum on water and visit most famous tourist resort  St.Naum (optional 12euro per person)
  • 18.00 – 19.00 Diner in hotel
  • 21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival – certificates and presents for ensembles by organizer, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles and final party with all participants..

 

  27 May 2024

  • 07.30 – 10.00 Breakfast 
  • 12.00 Departure

General rules for participation: 

  • In the festival can participate every folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world. 
  • Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands.
  • Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation. 
  • The number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
  • Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with USB or orchestra. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city.
  • To send us short CV and 2 – 3 photos of the group by e-mail.
  • Until 25th of April 2024 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
  • To take a flag of the country.
  • Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure.

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