International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Adriatic Fest”
Bar, Montenegro
25 August - 29 August
Overview
Budva is situated on the central part of Montenegrin coast, called " Budvanska Rivijera". It has developed around a small peninsula, on which the old town is situated. It is by far the most visited destination in Montenegro, attracting many tourists all over the world with an old town, bars, and nightclubs, and beaches mostly consisting of small rocks. It is base on mass tourism, while in its near vicinity there are luxury resorts such as Sveti Stefan and Miločer.
Bar represents a modern town that is expanding every day. Although it is a port town, it is amazingly clean and has many developed green areas. Around it, there are many tourist attractions. The old town of Bar, Haj Nehaj Fortress, with the remnants from the 15 th century fortress and the castle of King Nikola, represent the historic and cultural monuments of this town. Numerous festivals and cultural events are held in this beautiful town.
Accommodation
- 129 Euro for 3 HB per person - 3* hotel (3 nights with 2 meals per day, breakfast and dinner)
- 159 Euro for 4 HB per person - 3* hotel (4 nights with 2 meals per day, breakfast and dinner)
It covers hotel accommodation (leaders and drivers in 2 double rooms and others in triple and quadruple rooms) with 2 meals per day in 3* HOTELS in Canj, Montenegro.
At your request, we can arrange 4* hotels or hotel accommodation in other cities in Montenegro.
An addition day can be booked for 35 euro/person/day on HB base.
Groups of 25 persons: One group leader free of charge!
Participation Fee Includes:
-Participation in the festival concerts,
-Accommodation in 3* Hotels (3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5€/person/day, supplement for a single room is 15 €/person/day),
-Half board hotel accommodation
-Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
-Souvenir and gift for each group
-Certificate for attendance
-Drinks during the performance
Participation fee does not include:
-Transport
-Optional Programs
-Insurance
-What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”
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.
Dates
- 25/08/2024 - 29/08/2024
Pricing
25/08 - 29/08
- 4 days (3 nights) = 129 € per person
Itinerary
With pleasure, we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth, and adults groups) to participate in the International music & folk - dance festival "ADRIATIC FEST".
This festival is the perfect occasion for different groups from various countries to gather together so that they could express their culture and nation through dances, music and interesting national costumes.
Montenegro possesses a unique brand of spellbinding magic that is evident from its wild coastlines, looming, grand mountain ranges, serene waters and its culture, too. That is why the world’s media has for some time now been fascinated with.
A dimension of Montenegrin culture is the ethical ideal of Čojstvo i Junaštvo, "Humaneness and Gallantry". The traditional folk dance of the Montenegrins is the Oro, the "eagle dance" that involves dancing in circles with couples alternating in the centre, and is finished by forming a human pyramid by dancers standing on each other's shoulders.
Festival Program:
1st day
14.00 Arriving in Montenegro, Canj tourist complex, hotel accommodation and meeting with the festival representatives, free time (beach time)
18.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
21.00 Welcome reception with the leaders of the groups
2nd day
08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 – 15.00 Budva sightseeing with organized local tour guides (optional) or free time on the beach
17.00 – 18.00 Diner in hotel
19.00 Ensemble parade and Official festival evening in the square of Budva city
3rd day
08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 – 15.00 Boat tour in the blue waters of Adriatic see (optional) or free beach time
17.00 – 18.00 Diner in hotel
19.30 Second festival evening
4th day
08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 – 16.00 Visiting Kotor and Hersek Novi or Visiting Dubrovnik, Croatia (optional)
19.00 – 20.00 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, discotheque with all the festival participants
5th day
08.300 – 10.00 Breakfast
12.00 Departure
The festival organizer keeps the right to change the festival program!
General rules for participation:
-In the festival can participate, 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 is 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 take a flag of the country.
-Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure.
By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions. All detailed information will be supplied after your confirmation for participation.
The invitation letter will be provided if needed.