International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Bosphorus”
Istanbul, Turkey
20 October - 24 October
Overview
Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait.
Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.
Istanbul is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. While the majority of the population are Muslims, it's a mix of cultures and backgrounds fused together in one city. It has a mix of Jewish, Greek, and Armenian populations.
Istanbul has an active nightlife and historic taverns, a signature characteristic of the city for centuries if not millennia. Along İstiklal Avenue is the Çiçek Pasajı, now home to Winehouse (known as meyhanes), pubs, and restaurants.
All these beauties in Turkish Metropolitan cities and lot of fun are waiting for you at our festival. Come and join the best festival experience ever. Travel and dance with us in Istanbul, Turkey…
Accommodation
Participation Fee:
- 129 Euro for 3 BB per person (3 nights with breakfast included)
- 169 Euro for 4 BB per person (4 nights with breakfast included)
It covers 4* hotel accommodation (Hampton by Hilton Zeytinburnu, Ibis Zeytinburnu etc.)
Addition day can be booked for 40 euro/person/day with breakfast service.
- 139 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with breakfast and dinner included)
- 189 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with breakfast and dinner included)
It covers 4* hotel accommodation MARIN PRINCESS KUMBURGAZ
Addition day can be booked for 45 euro/person/day with breakfast and dinner service.
Groups of 25 persons: One group leader free of charge 24+1!
Participation Fee Includes:
- Participation in the festival concerts,
- Professional sound, stage and light equipment.
- Accommodation in 4* Hotels (3 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5€/person/day, supplement for single room is double price),
- Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
- Souvenir and gift for each group
- Certificate for attendance
- Drinks during the performance (water)
Participation Fee does not include:
- Transport (for arrival and departure)
- Optional Tour Programs
- Insurance and city tax
- What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”
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
- 20/10/2024 - 24/10/2024
Pricing
20/10 - 24/10
- 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 BOSPHORUS Folk Dance and Music Festival”.
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.
Festival Program:
20 October 2024
- 14.00 Arriving in Istanbul, hotel accommodation after the meeting with the festival representatives and free time
- 21.00 Welcome reception with the leaders of the groups
21 October 2024
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 09.00 – 13.00 Istanbul sightseeing with organized local tour guides (visiting Hagia Sophia,Sultan Ahmed Square, Blue Mosque, Top Kapi Palace, Byzantine Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazar etc. optional on extra charge)
- 14.00 Ensemble parade
- 14.30 Official festival evening
- Welcome Speech
- Open air performance
22 October 2024
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 12.00 Bosphorus boat tour (optional - extra)
- 17.00 Second festival evening in cultural centre (closed area)
23 October 2024
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 15.00 Visiting Galata Tower, Taksim Square and Eminonu Bazar (optional or free time)
- 21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival, presents for ensembles by organizer, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles and work shop, learning different nationalities dances...
24 October 2024
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 12.00 Departure
General rules for participation:
- In the festival can participate folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and music bands from all over the world.
- Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands festival.
- Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 08-12 minutes each with USB or orchestra.
- Folklore groups should take a flag of their country and few gifts for the municipality visits and organizers.
- 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).
- Groups have to send us short CV and few photos of the group by e-mail.
- Until 29th of September 2023 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
- Folklore groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure.