International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Art-Folk Fest Summer July
Batumi, Georgia
01 July - 10 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Art-Folk Fest Summer July
Batumi, Georgia
01 July - 10 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Art-Folk Fest Summer July
Batumi, Georgia
01 July - 10 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Art-Folk Fest Summer July
Batumi, Georgia
01 July - 10 July
Overview
International Festival Art-Folk Fest will be held in the Georgian cities of Batumi and Kobuleti. The two cities are located right on the Black Sea coast and are of growing interest to tourists from all over the world.
Goal of the Festival: Development of folklore arts; popularization of the world folklore culture;sharing of experience between participants; empowerment of mutual respect and tolerance; deepening of creative contacts; popularization of Georgian and world folklore arts; improvement of the level of qualification of choreographers;
Accommodation
Festival funding: According to self-funding principle each foreign participating groups pay the
following fee per participant of their group:
250 Euro per person - 10 days – 2 star hotel accommodation (2, 3, 4-bed rooms), meals 3
times a day; transportation is free on concert days.;
350 Euro per person - 10 days – 3 star hotel accommodation (2, 3 bed rooms), meals 3
times a day; transportation is free on concert days.;
400 Euro per person - 10 days – 4 star hotel accommodation (2, 3 bed rooms), meals 3
times a day; transportation is free on concert days.;
500 Euro per person - 10 days – 5 star hotel accommodation (2, 3 bed rooms), meals 3 times a day; transportation is free on concert days.;
Transportation (Airport – Hotel), Tours in Georgia – It’s paid.
Note: accommodation will be located in the City of Kobuleti; hotels will be specified after the type and level of hotel will be chosen by each participating group.
Important: Every 16th participant of a Festival participant group is free from the Festival fee.
Dates
- 01/07/2024 - 10/07/2024
Pricing
01/07 - 10/07
- 10 days (9 nights) = 250 € per person
Itinerary
Festival Participants: Folklore groups from different countries of the world and different regions of Georgia (ages not limited) take part in the Festival.
Participation Conditions: Participants present two shows (3-5 minutes each) in the following nominations: folklore dances, folklore songs (ensembles and individual); songs and romances; folklore handcraft arts (exhibitions). In the final conclusive concert, participating artists will present only one show. Music can be live or phonogram.
With the application Festival participants submit their program (audio, video files of their previous shows, materials necessary to be published in the newspaper and Festival booklet). Festival participants will be awarded with the Festival Laureate Diplomas and different presents.
Festival Agenda: The Final Agenda of the Festival will be finalized one month ahead of the Festival.
Deadline for submitting applications: 15/05/2024 - at the moment of submitting an
application a participating group transfers 50% advance payment of the whole fee to be paid. Remaining 50% is to be transferred not later than a week ahead of the start of Festival.
Things to do
Trip Planner
It will be our pleasure to make your trip an unforgettable experience!
We can provide the following services for your group:
- accommodation during the trip (in case you need a sleepover on your way to the chosen destination)
- accommodation during the festival event you attend
- travel and transportation tips and assistance
- purchasing airplane and bus tickets
- organizing transportation for a group or individuals
- assist and advise in the procedure of issuing visas (if needed)